NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $125,000 - $145,098

2 Beds
1 Bath
704 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2019

Last sale price $88,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $933/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shades
  • Family Room
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of May 2019

Cozy two bedroom home is ready for the next family! This sweet bungalow features new carpet in the living room open to the dining room for flexible space however you see fit. Two bedrooms are on either side of the bathroom. Painted cabinets are great storage or use the space in the enclosed back porch. Front porch is also enclosed and offers many windows. Lower level holds laundry area and lots of space for storage. Alley access leads to the TWO car garage. This location is in Highland Park and close to schools, busline, with quick access to downtown Des Moines. Neighborhood Finance offers up to $10,000 forgivable grant to approved home buyers for any additional approved upgrades. This home will make an excellent first time home or investment property for rental use. Welcome to 3705 Amherst!

Last Listed By

Pennie Carroll

Pennie Carroll & Associates Listed on: 04/05/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,123

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 5,320 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x133
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 704 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07000820000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,123

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 138.49
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 125.00
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 704
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 704
  • Total Sq Ft: 704

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete, Public Sidewalk
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 2 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: 0.1220
  • Lot S F: 5320
  • Lot Size: 40X133
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07000820000000
  • Zoning: R1-60

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: 2123.00
  • Net Taxes: 2123.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2019
Closed on
May 22, 2019
Sold by
Gerald Irving Angove Trust
Bought by
Bragg Tamara D
Seller's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Susan Meyer
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$97,500
Sold Price
$88,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,500
-9.74%
Total Days on Market
48
Current Estimated Value
$135,775

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,775
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.53%
Original Mortgage
$69,190
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2017
Sold by
Angove Gerald I and Angove Geraldine R
Bought by
Angove Gerald Irving and Angove Gregory Lee

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bragg Tamara D $88,000 None Available
Angove Gerald Irving -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bragg Tamara D $10,341
Open Bragg Tamara D $67,574
Closed Bragg Tamara D $69,190
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2019 05/23/19 Sold $88,000 -9.7% $125 / Sq Ft
04/23/2019 04/23/19 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2019 04/05/19 For Sale $97,500 -- $138 / 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 $2,162 $109,900 $21,900 $88,000
2023 $2,062 $109,900 $21,900 $88,000
2022 $2,046 $87,500 $18,500 $69,000
2021 $1,946 $87,500 $18,500 $69,000
2020 $2,022 $78,000 $16,600 $61,400
2019 $1,938 $78,000 $16,600 $61,400
2018 $1,918 $72,100 $15,100 $57,000
2017 $1,758 $72,100 $15,100 $57,000
2016 $1,712 $65,000 $13,600 $51,400
2015 $1,712 $65,000 $13,600 $51,400
2014 $1,680 $65,600 $13,500 $52,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 579451

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-00820000000