NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3218 SW 2nd St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $154,000 - $174,626

3 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 17, 2022

Last sale price $138,350 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,151/month

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of February 2022

Cute 3 bedroom , 1 full bath on a slab. Close to park avenue elementary. All kitchen appliances stay , washer and dryer negotiable. Great investment or first time homebuyer property.

Last Listed By

AJ Anderson

LPT Realty, LLC Listed on: 12/03/2021

LPT Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,136

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 10,696

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • 10,696 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01005902000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,136

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 143.23
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 144.11
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Slab
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 960
  • Total Sq Ft: 960

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 432
  • Garage: 1 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

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: 0.2460
  • Lot S F: 10696
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01005902000000
  • Zoning: Res

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: 3135.92
  • Net Taxes: 2907.62

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2021
Closed on
Feb 16, 2022
Sold by
Kay Putney Savanna and Kay Travis
Bought by
Smith Presha and Smith Debbie
Seller's Agent
AJ Anderson
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brady Kluender
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$137,500
Sold Price
$138,350
Premium/Discount to List
$850
0.62%
Total Days on Market
76
Current Estimated Value
$164,907

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,557
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.52%
Original Mortgage
$135,843
Outstanding Balance
$127,569
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$37,338

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2017
Closed on
Sep 12, 2017
Sold by
Gns Investments Lc
Bought by
Fuller Savanna
Seller's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Jim Kinley
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$99,500
Sold Price
$99,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%
Original Mortgage
$97,697
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2009
Sold by
Gns Investments Lc
Bought by
Martin Kimberly

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2008
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Gns Investments Lc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2007
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2007
Sold by
Allen Jacqueline A and Allen Randy L
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2004
Sold by
Krukow Nancy C
Bought by
Allen Jacqueline A

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
Smith Presha $138,500 Abendroth Russell Barnett Law
Fuller Savanna $99,500 --
Martin Kimberly $96,000 None Available
Gns Investments Lc -- None Available
Hud $99,500 None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $99,858 None Available
Allen Jacqueline A $88,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Presha $135,843
Previous Owner Fuller Savanna $97,697
Previous Owner Fuller Savanna $97,697
Previous Owner Gns Investments Lc $72,000
Closed Smith Presha $135,843
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/17/2022 02/17/22 Sold $138,350 +0.6% $144 / Sq Ft
02/17/2022 02/17/22 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2021 12/03/21 For Sale $137,500 +38.2% $143 / Sq Ft
09/15/2017 09/15/17 Sold $99,500 0.0% $104 / Sq Ft
09/08/2017 09/08/17 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2017 07/24/17 For Sale $99,500 -- $104 / 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 $2,738 $139,200 $32,000 $107,200
2023 $2,784 $139,200 $32,000 $107,200
2022 $2,552 $118,100 $27,700 $90,400
2021 $2,420 $118,100 $27,700 $90,400
2020 $2,510 $105,600 $24,600 $81,000
2019 $2,252 $105,600 $24,600 $81,000
2018 $2,456 $92,300 $21,100 $71,200
2017 $2,316 $92,300 $21,100 $71,200
2016 $2,256 $85,600 $19,400 $66,200
2015 $2,256 $85,600 $19,400 $66,200
2014 $1,352 $86,700 $19,200 $67,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • AJ Anderson

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    AJ Anderson

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 202-6173

    1 in this area

    227 Total Sales

    AJ Anderson
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Connie Anderson

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (760) 579-2269

    1 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Connie Anderson
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Brady Kluender

    Century 21 Signature

  • Pennie Carroll

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Pennie Carroll

    Pennie Carroll & Associates

    (515) 490-8025

    1,316 Total Sales

    Pennie Carroll
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jim Kinley

    RE/MAX

    20 Total Sales

    Jim Kinley
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 642624

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-05902000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

3218 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3218 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 03 December 2021 and is currently estimated at $164,907, approximately $171 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 3218 SW 2nd 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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