$280,000
SOLD JUL 20, 2024
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,066 Sq Ft
$720/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$263 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Community Center
  • Deck
  • Community Pool
  • 1-minute walk to Cowles Commons

About This Home

As of July 2024

Come check out your newly updated urban condo in the heart of downtown at The Plaza. This home has been fully renovated with new LVP flooring, doors, and trim throughout. Enjoy cooking in the updated kitchen with new quartz countertops, cabinetry, oven, and dishwasher. Start and end your day at the built in coffee bar with a new wine fridge. This home contains 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with an in-unit washer and dryer. Bathrooms feature updated cabinetry and shower doors. The attached balcony provides ample room for a grill and outdoor seating to take in the views of the pool, Cowels Commons, and evening sunsets. The Plaza provides residents with security and convenience. The third floor of the building contains two sundecks, a pool, tennis/basketball/pickleball courts, a gym with a sauna and tanning bed, and a community center to host larger gatherings. The building has direct, secure access into the skywalk system and underground parking. The listing is also inclusive of one underground private parking space (G-126) and garage storage. HOA fee includes front desk security, AC, heat, high-speed internet, cable, water, trash, and building maintenance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tyler Timp

LPT Realty, LLC Listed on: 05/02/2024

LPT Realty, LLC

Co-Listed By

Kyle Clarkson

LPT Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenna Scott

LPT Realty, LLC

LPT Realty, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,798

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

HOA Fees

  • $720 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,066 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars

Outdoor Features

  • Basketball Court
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02002520001266

Community Details

Overview

  • Knapp Properties Association, Phone Number (515) 280-9332
  • The community has rules related to renting

Amenities

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

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Snow Removal

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Security Service

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,798

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$720 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Condo-Townhome
  • Style: Apartment Style
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 272.05
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 262.66
  • Unit: 403
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Handicap Features: Grab Bars
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1066
  • Total Sq Ft: 1066

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Basketball Court, Deck, Tennis Court
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Metal
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Services: Cable, Exterior Maint./Bldg., Insurance, Internet, Lawn Care, Recreational Facilities, Security Services, See Remarks, Snow Removal, Taxes, Utilities

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Community Center, Community Laundry, Community Swimming Pool, Exercise Room, Extra Storage, Pet Restrictions, Rent Restrictions, Sauna, See Remarks, Tennis
  • HOA Name: Plaza Condo Association
  • Management Firm: Knapp Properties
  • Management Firm Phone: (515) 280-9332

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 720.0000
  • 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: 02002520001266
  • Zoning: DX1

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 4798.47
  • Net Taxes: 4798.47

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2006
Sold by
Williams John S
Bought by
Allen Wayne H and Allen Deborah J Larson
Current Estimated Value
$119,407
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $159,500 Itc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2024 07/20/24 Sold $280,000 -3.4% $263 / Sq Ft
05/29/2024 05/29/24 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2024 05/02/24 For Sale $290,000 +61.1% $272 / Sq Ft
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Sold $180,000 -21.4% $163 / Sq Ft
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2020 02/03/20 For Sale $229,000 -- $207 / 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 $518 $26,300 $2,100 $24,200
2023 $592 $26,300 $2,100 $24,200
2022 $588 $25,100 $2,000 $23,100
2021 $574 $25,100 $2,000 $23,100
2020 $596 $23,000 $1,800 $21,200
2019 $562 $23,000 $1,800 $21,200
2018 $556 $20,900 $1,600 $19,300
2017 $492 $20,900 $1,600 $19,300
2016 $480 $18,200 $1,400 $16,800
2015 $480 $18,200 $1,400 $16,800
2014 $422 $16,500 $1,300 $15,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 694387

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 020-02520001126