$168,900
SOLD MAR 30, 2018
1 Bed
1 Bath
747 Sq Ft
$404/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$226 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

214 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sauna
  • Ranch Style House
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 1-minute walk to Cowles Commons

About This Home

As of May 2022

With all of its delightful sophistication, high rise condo 402 in The Plaza will make you want to move right in to its luxurious feel. The sellers have taken great pride of ownership, lovingly updating this entire condo with upscale materials including wood floors, quartz countertops with whirlpool appliances in the kitchen, travertine and marble in the bathroom, custom blinds, spectacular lighting and other features we can't wait to show you!!
The Blue Roof Neighborhood offers more onsite amenities than any other development downtown. Onsite management and maintenance, receptionist-door person, stunning roof top pool, upscale 24 hour fitness facility, dry sauna, jacuzzi, tanning bed, 3 sun decks, basketball court, tennis, pickle ball nets, party room with full kitchen, extended basic cable, high speed internet access, security, underground heated secure deeded parking with storage, community library, dry cleaning drop off, premier Skywalk access to nearly three miles of downtown!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Johnson

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 08/28/2017

Co-Listed By

Stevie O'meara

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Johnson

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 08/28/2017

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,807

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

HOA Fees

  • $404 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 747 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02002520001265

Community Details

Overview

  • Knapp Properties Association, Phone Number (515) 222-5209

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Community Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Snow Removal

Security

  • Security Service

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,807

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$404 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Condo-Townhome
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 227.44
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 226.10
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Unit: 402
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Hardwood Floors, See Remarks, Shades/Shutters, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 747
  • Total Sq Ft: 747

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Heat Pump, Hot Water
  • Services: Exterior Maint./Bldg., Insurance, Recreational Facilities, Security Services, See Remarks, Trash Service, Utilities

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Community Center, Community Laundry, Exercise Room, Extra Storage, Sauna, See Remarks, Snow Removal, Community Swimming Pool, Tennis
  • HOA Name: The Plaza HOA
  • Management Firm: Knapp Properties
  • Management Firm Phone: 515-222-5209

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 403.5700
  • Association Fee Term: Month
  • Association Fee: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02002520001265
  • Zoning: R

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2807.00
  • Net Taxes: 2807.00
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2022
Closed on
May 20, 2022
Sold by
Gulick Jr Richard A
Bought by
Smith Tracy
Seller's Agent
Dale Engelken
United Real Estate Profess
Buyer's Agent
John Daugherty
Platinum Realty LLC
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$179,000
Current Estimated Value
$180,418

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,418
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2017
Closed on
Mar 29, 2018
Sold by
Ault Debra A and Ault Gary
Bought by
Gulick Richard
Seller's Agent
Tina Johnson
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Tina Johnson
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$168,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,100
-3.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.41%
Original Mortgage
$135,120
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2015
Sold by
Fellman Phyllis
Bought by
Fellman Phyllis and Ault Debra A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $179,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $169,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $135,120 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $53,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2022 05/24/22 Sold $179,000 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
04/25/2022 04/25/22 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2022 04/21/22 For Sale $179,000 +6.0% $225 / Sq Ft
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Sold $168,900 -3.5% $226 / Sq Ft
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2017 08/28/17 For Sale $175,000 -- $234 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,742 $149,800 $9,700 $140,100
2023 $3,374 $149,800 $9,700 $140,100
2022 $3,350 $143,200 $9,300 $133,900
2021 $3,276 $143,200 $9,300 $133,900
2020 $3,404 $131,300 $8,500 $122,800
2019 $2,790 $131,300 $8,500 $122,800
2018 $2,762 $103,800 $7,700 $96,100
2017 $2,448 $103,800 $7,700 $96,100
2016 $2,156 $90,500 $6,700 $83,800
2015 $2,156 $90,500 $6,700 $83,800
2014 $1,944 $81,900 $6,100 $75,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 546784

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 020-02520001265