NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3215 SW 7th St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $128,000 - $169,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
936 Sq Ft
$155/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2016

Last sale price $75,000 $80 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $955/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bungalow
  • Family Room
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of October 2016

Remodeled 2012! New furnace, central air, and hot water heater in 2012. Excellent SW area neighborhood with an oversized 1 car garage. Great deck and fenced backyard. Close to shopping, but, gas station, and grocery, overall great location! Please come see!

Last Listed By

Michael Martin

Des Moines Realty Group Listed on: 08/17/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,434

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 6,517 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49x133

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 936 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01005031000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,434

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 77.88
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 80.13
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 665
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 936
  • Total Sq Ft: 936

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1500
  • Lot S F: 6517
  • Lot Size: 49X133
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01005031000000
  • Zoning: R

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: 1434.00
  • Net Taxes: 1434.00
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2020
Sold by
Cleaver Elmer D and Cleaver Elmer E
Bought by
Cleaver Elmer D
Total Days on Market
63
Current Estimated Value
$144,903

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,386
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2016
Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Sold by
Whitfield Kelsey
Bought by
Cleaver Elmer E and Cleaver Sharron J
Seller's Agent
Michael Martin
Des Moines Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Nastruz
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$72,900
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
2.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.87%
Original Mortgage
$76,612
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2011
Sold by
Davis Dennis L and Davis Cheryl L
Bought by
Iowa House Fixers Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2011
Sold by
Davis Dennis L and Davis Cheryl L
Bought by
Iowa House Fixers Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2004
Sold by
Davis Dennis L and Davis Cheryl L
Bought by
Davis Dennis L and Davis Cheryl L

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cleaver Elmer D -- None Available
Cleaver Elmer E $75,000 None Available
Iowa House Fixers Llc $39,500 None Available
Iowa House Fixers Llc $40,000 None Available
Davis Dennis L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cleaver Elmer D $92,546
Closed Cleaver Elmer D $90,386
Closed Cleaver Elmer D $88,838
Previous Owner Cleaver Elmer E $76,612
Previous Owner Iowa House Fixers Llc $38,000
Previous Owner Davis Dennis L $20,000
Previous Owner Davis Dennis L $21,872
Previous Owner Davis Dennis L $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2016 10/20/16 Sold $75,000 +2.9% $80 / Sq Ft
10/19/2016 10/19/16 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2016 08/17/16 For Sale $72,900 -- $78 / 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 $1,772 $116,200 $25,700 $90,500
2023 $1,866 $116,200 $25,700 $90,500
2022 $1,848 $91,400 $21,100 $70,300
2021 $1,722 $91,400 $21,100 $70,300
2020 $1,746 $80,900 $18,800 $62,100
2019 $1,544 $79,500 $18,800 $60,700
2018 $1,520 $69,200 $16,400 $52,800
2017 $1,476 $69,200 $16,400 $52,800
2016 $1,434 $63,100 $14,800 $48,300
2015 $1,434 $63,100 $14,800 $48,300
2014 $1,432 $62,600 $14,600 $48,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Michael Martin

    Des Moines Realty Group

    (515) 822-8913

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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Nancy Nastruz

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 554-4415

    174 Total Sales

    Nancy Nastruz
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 523896

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-05031000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

3215 SW 7th St, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 3215 SW 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 17 August 2016 and is currently estimated at $144,903, approximately $154 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 3215 SW 7th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Park Avenue Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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