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Seller's Agent in 2025
Dale Engelken
Platinum Realty LLC
(515) 491-3863
1 in this area
32 Total Sales
313 28th St Des Moines, IA 50312
Haines Park Neighborhood
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,146
Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
Highlights
- Arts and Crafts Architecture
- No HOA
- Den
- Wood Flooring
- Screened Porch
- Formal Dining Room
About This Home
As of February 2025A MUST SEE beautiful home in Owls Head neighborhood south of Grand Avenue in Des Moines. The craftsman style home is one-of-a-kind built in 1885 and is known as the Watt house. Recent upgrades include a new broiler, new pipes for heating and plumbing, new radiators, new water heater, new drywall in some areas, new paint throughout interior, and newly redone flooring. These upgrades totaled $240,000. Prior to these most recent updates, updates in 2018 and 2020 included a new electric junction box upgrade, exterior painting, A/C, newly sealed driveway, new light switches and new landscaping. The home sits on top of 28th street, providing the homeowner with stunning views to the South, East and West. Come take a look for yourself today!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,760
Year Built
- Built in 1885
Lot Details
- 0.28 Acre Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Arts and Crafts Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,146 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Central Air
- Hot Water Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 02002036000000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 21, 2024
Closed on
Feb 4, 2025
Sold by
Buxo Judi L and Ford Richard Carey
Bought by
Pfaff Family Trust and Pfaff
Seller's Agent
Dale Engelken
Platinum Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sara Hopkins
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-14.81%
Views
126
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,566
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.60%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$322,795
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$279,771
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 29, 2004
Sold by
Clark Jonathan A and Clark Stacey A
Bought by
Buxo Judi L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 28, 2002
Sold by
Michalek Richard D and Michalek Carroll B
Bought by
Clark Jonathan A and Clark Stacey A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $575,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $575,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $354,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $304,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $325,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $325,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $284,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $225,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2025 02/10/25 | Sold | $575,000 | -14.8% | $183 / Sq Ft |
| 01/08/2025 01/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/21/2024 10/21/24 | For Sale | $675,000 | -- | $215 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,760 | $642,700 | $107,000 | $535,700 |
| 2024 | $11,760 | $597,800 | $99,000 | $498,800 |
| 2023 | $11,688 | $597,800 | $99,000 | $498,800 |
| 2022 | $11,598 | $495,900 | $85,300 | $410,600 |
| 2021 | $10,576 | $495,900 | $85,300 | $410,600 |
| 2020 | $10,982 | $432,400 | $75,100 | $357,300 |
| 2019 | $10,136 | $432,400 | $75,100 | $357,300 |
| 2018 | $10,028 | $385,700 | $66,400 | $319,300 |
| 2017 | $9,940 | $385,700 | $66,400 | $319,300 |
| 2016 | $9,678 | $376,000 | $64,300 | $311,700 |
| 2015 | $9,678 | $376,000 | $64,300 | $311,700 |
| 2014 | $8,618 | $345,500 | $59,100 | $286,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dale Engelken
-
Sara Hopkins
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Sara Hopkins
RE/MAX
(515) 710-6030
8 in this area
600 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 705519
APN: 020-02036000000
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