$126,000
SOLD APR 10, 2015

3311 Cottage Grove Ave Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake Neighborhood
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,052 Sq Ft
7,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$41 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2025

This is a beautiful recently updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 story. It has all refinished oak floors, all oak trim, tile, lots of character! The furnaces, electric, plumbing have all been redone, partial window replacement as well. There is a 1 car detached garage, lots of rear parking, and an attached yet totally separate 1 bedroom rental at $485 per month, renter has been there 5 years on a month to month basis.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Connor Delaney

White Oak Realty, LLC Listed on: 02/11/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Wayne Halbur

BHHS First Realty Westown

BHHS First Realty Westown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,494

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 7,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RS

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,052 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09004636005000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,494

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 44.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 41.00
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1068
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3052
  • Total Sq Ft: 3052

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage: 1 Detached

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: 0.1790
  • Lot S F: 7800
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09004636005000
  • Zoning: RS

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: 2494.00
  • Net Taxes: 2494.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3311COTTAGE AVEPOLKDESMOINE50311
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2025
Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Lehl Deanna R
Bought by
Wulf Katharine and Wulf Shane
Seller's Agent
Jamee Tuttle
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Martha Miller Johnson
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.76%
Views
29

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.42%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$90,320

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2015
Closed on
Mar 30, 2015
Sold by
Caponi Candie R
Bought by
Lehl Deanna R
Seller's Agent
Connor Delaney
White Oak Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Wayne Halbur
BHHS First Realty Westown
List Price
$134,000
Sold Price
$126,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-5.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2006
Sold by
Payton Jerry G and Payton Patty L
Bought by
Caponi Candi R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,183
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2002
Sold by
Payton Jerry G and Payton Patty L
Bought by
Caponi Candi R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$61,000
Interest Rate
9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2000
Sold by
The Payton Corp
Bought by
Payton Jerry G and Payton Patty L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $300,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $126,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $64,500 None Available
Contract Of Sale $65,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $72,396 Commercial
Previous Owner $10,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $59,183 Commercial
Previous Owner $61,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Sold $300,000 -4.8% $152 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $315,000 +150.0% $159 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Sold $126,000 -6.0% $41 / Sq Ft
03/31/2015 03/31/15 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2015 02/11/15 For Sale $134,000 -- $44 / 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 $4,532 $256,500 $51,700 $204,800
2023 $4,588 $269,600 $51,700 $217,900
2022 $4,550 $220,000 $45,400 $174,600
2021 $4,686 $220,000 $45,400 $174,600
2020 $4,314 $212,800 $40,900 $171,900
2019 $3,370 $191,700 $40,900 $150,800
2018 $3,328 $168,800 $35,600 $133,200
2017 $2,658 $168,800 $35,600 $133,200
2016 $2,620 $127,200 $32,400 $94,800
2015 $2,620 $130,000 $32,400 $97,600
2014 $2,592 $115,200 $28,600 $86,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 448690

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-04636005000