NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3008 E Washington Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

Accent Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $155,000 - $176,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 18, 2016

Last sale price $88,000 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,124/month

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2016

Adorable and Affordable! This gem, with over 1,000 finished sqft is full of surprises! Step inside to NEW! NEW! NEW! From top to bottom, the ranch home offers NEW carpet, NEW laminate floors, NEW drywall, NEW electrical…. the list goes on and on. Enjoy three bedrooms & full bath. First floor laundry is convenient for the family. Relax in the living room or enclosed front porch with walls of windows for natural daylight. Kitchen is bright and sunny with dining area & NEW appliances. Plenty of room for cars with two driveways and storage in the FOUR car garage with shop. Handyman’s dream! The yard will provide hours of fun for the family w/walk over bridge in the park like yard.This location is near bus line, schools, Grandview Park, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park & Copper Creek Lake for fishing & walking trails. Neighborhood Finance offers $10,000 forgivable loan for approved buyers & projects for any additional improvements. Make this your next Home Sweet Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pennie Carroll

Pennie Carroll & Associates Listed on: 11/19/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Brayton Taylor

Smart Avenue

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 53x379
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,056 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06007266000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 84.28
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 83.33
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Hardwood Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 142
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: See Remarks
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1056
  • Total Sq Ft: 1056

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4620
  • Lot S F: 20124
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 53X379
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06007266000000
  • Zoning: R1-60

Green Features

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

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2510.00
  • Net Taxes: 2510.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2015
Closed on
Mar 16, 2016
Sold by
Capital City Real Estate Inc
Bought by
Walker Ernest E and Walker Cynthia A
Seller's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Brayton Taylor
Smart Avenue
List Price
$95,000
Sold Price
$88,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-7.37%
Total Days on Market
120
Current Estimated Value
$166,082

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$78,082
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.13%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2014
Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Secretary Of Hud
Bought by
Capital City Real Estate Inc
Seller's Agent
Brent Kelso
Silverado Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brent Kelso
Silverado Realty
List Price
$29,000
Sold Price
$25,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,750
-12.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
257.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2014
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2014
Sold by
Holst Jarad J
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2006
Sold by
Barnes Joseph E
Bought by
Holst Jarad J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
9.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1998
Sold by
Barnes Realty L C
Bought by
Barnes Joseph E and Barnes Loretta J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,154
Interest Rate
7.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1998
Sold by
Gillespie Karen Darlene and Gillespie Larry D
Bought by
Barnes Realty L C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,154
Interest Rate
7.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1996
Sold by
Gillespie Larry David
Bought by
Gillespie Karen Darlene

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1994
Sold by
Gillespie Jerry L and Gillespie Vanessa L
Bought by
Gillespie Larry D
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Walker Ernest E -- None Available
Capital City Real Estate Inc -- None Available
Secretary Of Hud -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $33,810 None Available
Holst Jarad J $83,500 None Available
Barnes Joseph E $36,500 --
Barnes Realty L C $36,000 --
Gillespie Karen Darlene -- --
Gillespie Larry D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Holst Jarad J $96,425
Previous Owner Holst Jarad J $84,000
Previous Owner Barnes Joseph E $56,154
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Sold $88,000 -7.4% $83 / Sq Ft
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2015 11/19/15 For Sale $95,000 +276.2% $90 / Sq Ft
03/27/2015 03/27/15 Sold $25,250 -12.9% $24 / Sq Ft
03/24/2015 03/24/15 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2014 08/28/14 For Sale $29,000 -- $27 / 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 $2,334 $144,800 $40,000 $104,800
2023 $2,444 $144,800 $40,000 $104,800
2022 $2,424 $116,000 $33,400 $82,600
2021 $2,508 $116,000 $33,400 $82,600
2020 $2,598 $112,400 $32,200 $80,200
2019 $2,484 $112,400 $32,200 $80,200
2018 $2,452 $104,200 $29,300 $74,900
2017 $2,392 $104,200 $29,300 $74,900
2016 $2,640 $100,200 $26,600 $73,600
2015 $2,640 $100,200 $26,600 $73,600
2014 $2,510 $94,500 $24,600 $69,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Pennie Carroll

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Pennie Carroll

    Pennie Carroll & Associates

    (515) 490-8025

    27 in this area

    1,301 Total Sales

    Pennie Carroll
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Brayton Taylor

    Smart Avenue

  • Brent Kelso

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Brent Kelso

    Silverado Realty

    (515) 333-1710

    173 Total Sales

    Brent Kelso
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 508124

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-07266000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Accent

3008 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3008 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 since 19 November 2015 and is currently estimated at $166,082, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 3008 E Washington Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Stowe Elementary School, Goodrell Middle School, and East High School.

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