$76,740
SOLD FEB 12, 2016

3714 Amherst St Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
985 Sq Ft
6,650 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$78 Per Sq Ft

36% Below List Price

193 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2022

This well maintained ranch is listed below assessed value. Its updates includes windows, central air, shingles, additional attic insulation, extra shower in bedroom, handicap accessibility and more. A partially finished basement with a three-quarters bath offers excellent potential for additional square footage. The 24x24 detached garage is perfect for that extra car or storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lowell Bauer

BHHS First Realty East Regional Listed on: 07/06/2015

Co-Listed By

Jennifer Silverthorn

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Carey

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 6,650 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 985 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Recreation Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached 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 07000827000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 95.94
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 77.91
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 985
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 740
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: Lower Level, Rec. Room
  • Other Rooms: See Remarks
  • Included Items: Dishwasher
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 985
  • Total Sq Ft: 985

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete, Public Sidewalk

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 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: 0.1530
  • Lot S F: 6650
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07000827000000
  • 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: 3243.00
  • Net Taxes: 2544.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3714AMHERSTSTPOLKDESMOINE50313
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2022
Closed on
Jun 10, 2022
Sold by
Farnsworth Justin J
Bought by
Pham Khoe and Atristain Sabdizarth
Seller's Agent
Lisa Char
Fathom Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shonna Murrey
Epique Realty
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$176,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.57%
Current Estimated Value
$197,080

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,080
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$167,200
Outstanding Balance
$160,246
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$35,506

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2017
Sold by
Cunningham Kasey
Bought by
Farnsworth Justin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,610
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2015
Closed on
Feb 9, 2016
Sold by
Wood Arden R
Bought by
Cunningham Kasey
Seller's Agent
Lowell Bauer
BHHS First Realty East Regional
Buyer's Agent
Heather Carey
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$76,740
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,160
-36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.45%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $176,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $77,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $167,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,335 New Conventional
Previous Owner $23,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $19,642 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $93,610 FHA
Previous Owner $2,969 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2022 06/14/22 Sold $176,000 +0.6% $179 / Sq Ft
05/10/2022 05/10/22 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2022 05/09/22 For Sale $175,000 +128.0% $178 / Sq Ft
02/12/2016 02/12/16 Sold $76,740 -36.0% $78 / Sq Ft
01/15/2016 01/15/16 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2015 07/06/15 For Sale $119,900 -- $122 / 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 $3,414 $184,000 $25,400 $158,600
2023 $3,298 $184,000 $25,400 $158,600
2022 $3,270 $148,800 $21,500 $127,300
2021 $3,112 $148,800 $21,500 $127,300
2020 $3,228 $133,300 $19,200 $114,100
2019 $3,104 $133,300 $19,200 $114,100
2018 $3,066 $124,000 $17,500 $106,500
2017 $3,036 $124,000 $17,500 $106,500
2016 $2,954 $120,800 $15,700 $105,100
2015 $2,954 $120,800 $15,700 $105,100
2014 $2,544 $122,100 $15,600 $106,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Char

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lisa Char

    Fathom Realty

    (515) 528-0400

    1 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Lisa Char
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  • Shonna Murrey

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Shonna Murrey

    Epique Realty

    (515) 612-8939

    7 in this area

    306 Total Sales

    Shonna Murrey
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Emily Nguyen

    My Real Estate Company

    (515) 556-6388

    2 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Emily Nguyen
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Lowell Bauer

    BHHS First Realty East Regional

  • Heather Carey

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Heather Carey

    RE/MAX

    (515) 210-1223

    1 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Heather Carey
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 457929

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-00827000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Highland Park

3714 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3714 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313 and is currently priced at $76,740, approximately $77 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 3714 Amherst St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Madison Elementary School, Harding Middle School, and North High School.

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