$200,000
SOLD DEC 16, 2024

303 Porter Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

South Central DSM Neighborhood
-- Bed
2 Baths
972 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$206 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Kitchens
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Carpet
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2024

Wholesale duplex opportunity! Currently rented with room for improvement. Each unit is 3 bed, 1 bath, updated rental certificate in April 2024. New siding, roof and furnace in 2020, new AC and water heaters in 2022. Priced below market for a quick sale. Rent is $950 and $900. Separate parking for each unit as well as street parking available. Seller would like to sell as is. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Wendl

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 11/01/2024

RE/MAX Precision

Co-Listed By

Robbin Zaver

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Chase Gochnauer

Swift Properties LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,635

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • 972 Sq Ft Home
  • Duplex
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Kitchen

  • 2 Kitchens
  • Stove
  • <<microwave>>

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Additional Features

  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Laundry on main level
  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Finished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12005551002000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,635

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Style: Duplex
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 205.76
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 205.76
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Dishwashers: 2
  • Refrigerators: 2
  • Stoves Total: 2
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Laminate Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Third Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 936
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 936
  • Kitchens: 2
  • Included Items: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 972
  • Total Sq Ft: 972

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

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: 0.1800
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12005551002000
  • Zoning: N3B

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3635.00
  • Net Taxes: 3635.00

Multi Family

  • Total Units: 2

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Swift Properties Llc
Bought by
Perez Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,834
Outstanding Balance
$225,834
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$9,603

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2024
Closed on
Dec 9, 2024
Sold by
Snydman Properties Llc
Bought by
Swift Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Scott Wendl
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Chase Gochnauer
Swift Properties LLC
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.48%
Original Mortgage
$294,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2019
Closed on
Sep 28, 2019
Sold by
J & J Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Snydman Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Scott Wendl
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Scott Wendl
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$140,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.09%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2006
Sold by
Jungels Elmer W and Jungels Patricia A
Bought by
J & J Enterprizes Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,734
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $230,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $200,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $200,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $140,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $104,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $225,834 FHA
Previous Owner $294,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $797,098 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $110,734 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Sale $239,900 +20.0% $247 / Sq Ft
12/16/2024 12/16/24 Sold $200,000 0.0% $206 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2024 11/01/24 For Sale $200,000 +42.9% $206 / Sq Ft
10/01/2019 10/01/19 Sold $140,000 0.0% $144 / Sq Ft
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2019 08/23/19 For Sale $140,000 -- $144 / 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 $3,636 $184,800 $30,500 $154,300
2023 $3,394 $184,800 $30,500 $154,300
2022 $3,368 $144,000 $25,100 $118,900
2021 $3,174 $144,000 $25,100 $118,900
2020 $3,387 $127,200 $22,100 $105,100
2019 $3,261 $127,200 $22,100 $105,100
2018 $3,401 $114,400 $19,400 $95,000
2017 $2,902 $114,400 $19,400 $95,000
2016 $3,041 $107,300 $17,600 $89,700
2015 $2,828 $107,300 $17,600 $89,700
2014 $2,732 $106,700 $17,100 $89,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Chase Gochnauer

    Swift Properties LLC

    (515) 850-0010

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Chase Gochnauer
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  • Scott Wendl

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Scott Wendl

    RE/MAX

    (515) 249-9225

    2 in this area

    272 Total Sales

    Scott Wendl
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  • Robbin Zaver

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Robbin Zaver

    RE/MAX

    (913) 209-7539

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Robbin Zaver
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 706952

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-05551002000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

303 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 303 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $200,000, approximately $205 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 303 Porter Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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