NOT LISTED FOR SALE

353 E Creston Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $234,000 - $262,125

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,432 Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2013

Last sale price $145,000 $101 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,777/month

119 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2013

Great opportunity! Updated and well maintained Brick ranch. Situated on a park like, fenced 0.998 acre lot. Large concrete driveway with space for additional parking leads to a 26' x 40' Garage with a work shop in rear. Home has a formal dining room, large eat in kitchen, very nice oak and birch cabinets, gas fireplace, newer EE furnace and central air. Additional kitchen, family or recreation room and 2nd full bath lower level. Off kitchen is a great 22' x 22' deck of which 10' is covered.

Last Listed By

Tom Jarshaw

Larry Sly RealEstate Advantage Listed on: 08/23/2013

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,794

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132 x 328
  • Property is zoned R1-70

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,432 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01001244000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,794

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 105.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 101.00
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1432
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 600
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: Pantry
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1432
  • Total Sq Ft: 1432

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak, Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9980
  • Lot S F: 43492
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 132 x 328
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01001244000000
  • Zoning: R1-70

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: 2794.00
  • Net Taxes: 2566.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 353ECRESTONAVEPOLKDESMOINE50315

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2013
Closed on
Dec 18, 2013
Sold by
Thomas Robert L and Thomas Amy L
Bought by
Fox Terry R
Seller's Agent
Tom Jarshaw
Larry Sly RealEstate Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Melanee Stanbrough
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-12.12%
Total Days on Market
119
Current Estimated Value
$250,281

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,281
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.89%
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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
Fox Terry R $145,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fox Terry R $140,000
Closed Fox Terry R $137,750
Previous Owner Thomas Robert L $56,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2013 12/20/13 Sold $145,000 -12.1% $101 / Sq Ft
11/20/2013 11/20/13 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2013 08/23/13 For Sale $165,000 -- $115 / 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 $4,514 $239,900 $44,200 $195,700
2023 $4,172 $239,900 $44,200 $195,700
2022 $4,138 $185,900 $36,000 $149,900
2021 $3,806 $185,900 $36,000 $149,900
2020 $3,948 $161,100 $31,500 $129,600
2019 $3,752 $161,100 $31,500 $129,600
2018 $3,708 $148,100 $28,300 $119,800
2017 $3,480 $148,100 $28,300 $119,800
2016 $3,386 $137,200 $25,800 $111,400
2015 $3,386 $137,200 $25,800 $111,400
2014 $2,652 $115,900 $25,000 $90,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Tom Jarshaw

    Larry Sly RealEstate Advantage

    (515) 771-2516

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  • Melanee Stanbrough

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Melanee Stanbrough

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 707-8300

    131 Total Sales

    Melanee Stanbrough
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 423579

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-01244000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Indianola Hills

353 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 353 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 23 August 2013 and is currently estimated at $250,281, approximately $174 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 353 E Creston Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Howe Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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