NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3500 Amherst St Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $151,000 - $201,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,123 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 06, 2015

Last sale price $56,000 $50 Per Sq Ft

Est. 213% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,206/month

164 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 5-minute walk to Earl Rodine Park And Playground

About This Home

As of March 2015

Great buy! Why rent when you can own your own home for less than renting? Located in a great neighborhood. All brick 1 1/2 story. Kitchen, dining area, living room, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on main living area. A large finished Domer is up. 1 car detached garage. Nice sized flat yard. Located near schools, shopping, churches and 1-235. Do not pass this one up!

Last Listed By

Patti Blubaugh

Iowa Realty Beaverdale Listed on: 09/16/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 6,650 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x133

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,123 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07000218000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 53.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 50.00
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 832
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 400
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Included Items: Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1123
  • Total Sq Ft: 1123

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

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: 0.1530
  • Lot S F: 6650
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50x133
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07000218000000
  • 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: 1956.00
  • Net Taxes: 1956.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3500AMHERSTSTPOLKDESMOINE50313

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2014
Closed on
Mar 6, 2015
Sold by
Rodgers Lawrence D
Bought by
Lovan Niem and Lovan Huyen
Seller's Agent
Patti Blubaugh
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Tart
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$56,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-19.89%
Total Days on Market
164
Current Estimated Value
$175,077

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$119,077
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.96%

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
Lovan Niem $56,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rodgers Lawrence D $73,500
Previous Owner Rodgers Lawrence D $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2015 03/06/15 Sold $56,000 -19.9% $50 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2014 09/16/14 For Sale $69,900 -- $62 / 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 $2,828 $143,800 $25,400 $118,400
2023 $2,740 $143,800 $25,400 $118,400
2022 $2,720 $116,300 $21,500 $94,800
2021 $2,612 $116,300 $21,500 $94,800
2020 $2,714 $104,700 $19,200 $85,500
2019 $2,610 $104,700 $19,200 $85,500
2018 $2,584 $97,100 $17,500 $79,600
2017 $2,408 $97,100 $17,500 $79,600
2016 $2,346 $89,000 $15,700 $73,300
2015 $2,346 $89,000 $15,700 $73,300
2014 $2,036 $85,300 $14,800 $70,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Patti Blubaugh

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Julia Watermiller

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 669-5595

    4 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Julia Watermiller
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Brenda Tart

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 988-5720

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Brenda Tart
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 442771

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-00218000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Highland Park

3500 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3500 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313 since 16 September 2014 and is currently estimated at $175,077, approximately $155 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 3500 Amherst St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Findley Elementary School, Harding Middle School, and North High School.

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