NOT LISTED FOR SALE

301 E Columbus Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $132,000 - $168,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,088 Sq Ft
$141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 24, 2018

Last sale price $86,500 $80 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,020/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bungalow
  • No HOA
  • Home Security System
  • 5-minute walk to Columbus Park

About This Home

As of January 2018

This 3 bedroom, 1 big bathroom ranch house has TONS of updates! It opens to a very welcoming living room that features new carpet, new paint throughout house and many other updates. A new roof was put on early November 2017. The water heater is a few months old and the furnace and A/C unit are less than 5 years old! There is a very spacious mud room that connects the house and the 1 car garage. Just minutes from downtown and everywhere in Des Moines. Come look at this updated ranch before it's gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Benjamin Irlbeck

RE/MAX Results Listed on: 11/18/2017

RE/MAX Results

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Volquardsen

Local Realty Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,004

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42x134
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,088 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02001466000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,004

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 82.72
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 79.50
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Laminate Floors, Security System
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 653
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dryer, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1088
  • Total Sq Ft: 1088

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 1 Attached

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: 0.1380
  • Lot S F: 6000
  • Lot Size: 42X134
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02001466000000
  • 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: 2004.00
  • Net Taxes: 2004.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2017
Closed on
Jan 23, 2018
Sold by
Sleeth Justin Michael and Sleeth Abigail
Bought by
Price Kelsea
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Irlbeck
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
Michael Volquardsen
Local Realty Company
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$86,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-3.89%
Total Days on Market
20
Current Estimated Value
$152,935

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,435
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.29%
Original Mortgage
$84,932
Outstanding Balance
$73,192
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$82,645

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2016
Sold by
Sleeth Amanda L
Bought by
Sleeth Jacob P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2004
Sold by
Johnson Marcy
Bought by
Sleeth Justin Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$54,500
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2002
Sold by
Johnson James R
Bought by
Johnson Marcy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,596
Interest Rate
8.75%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Price Kelsea $86,500 None Available
Sleeth Jacob P -- None Available
Sleeth Justin Michael $54,000 --
Johnson Marcy $72,500 --
Johnson Marcy $73,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Price Kelsea $84,932
Previous Owner Sleeth Justin Michael $75,850
Previous Owner Sleeth Justin Michael $54,500
Previous Owner Johnson Marcy $53,596
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/24/2018 01/24/18 Sold $86,500 -3.9% $80 / Sq Ft
12/08/2017 12/08/17 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2017 11/18/17 For Sale $90,000 -- $83 / 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 $1,972 $110,700 $15,700 $95,000
2023 $1,994 $110,700 $15,700 $95,000
2022 $1,978 $93,500 $14,000 $79,500
2021 $1,824 $93,500 $14,000 $79,500
2020 $2,118 $81,700 $12,300 $69,400
2019 $1,992 $81,700 $12,300 $69,400
2018 $1,972 $74,100 $11,100 $63,000
2017 $1,898 $74,100 $11,100 $63,000
2016 $1,620 $70,200 $10,400 $59,800
2015 $1,620 $70,200 $10,400 $59,800
2014 $1,640 $70,400 $10,600 $59,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Benjamin Irlbeck

    RE/MAX Results

    (515) 442-5493

    42 Total Sales

    Benjamin Irlbeck
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  • Michael Volquardsen

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Michael Volquardsen

    Local Realty Company

    (515) 494-5733

    74 Total Sales

    Michael Volquardsen
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 551285

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 020-01466000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 McKinley School

301 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 301 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 18 November 2017 and is currently estimated at $152,935, approximately $140 per square foot. This property was built in 1918. 301 E Columbus Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including McKinley Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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