$210,000
SOLD MAR 29, 2017

3721 Cottage Grove Ave Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake Neighborhood
-- Bed
4 Baths
3,599 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$58 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

177 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of January 2023

Turn Key 8 unit apartment building with solid cash flow. Great Des Moines neighborhood surrounded by a mix of single family and multi family homes. Gross rents are $3670/month. After expenses NOI is aprox $1942/month. CAP Rate at aprox 11%. Current Rental Certificate in place. This building has been easily rented when there is a vacancy with half being long term tenants. 4 tenants have been renting over 3 years with one renting for over 9 years. A large 4 car garage is also rented out and included in gross rents. If you are renting storage space now for business or personal use this might be a great opportunity to eliminate those rental expenses. This building could also be converted back to a large 3600 sq/ft single family home. This home has retained most of its orginial woodwork, character and charm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Lenaghan

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 10/03/2016

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonathan Jensen

RE/MAX REC

RE/MAX REC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 101x150

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • 3,599 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09003374000000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 8 Units

Building Details

  • Operating Expense $2,175
  • Gross Income $3,615

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 61.13
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 58.35
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 700
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3599
  • Total Sq Ft: 3599

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Paved: Yes
  • Sidewalk: Y
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage: 4 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Heat: Hot Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Total Expense: 2175

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3500
  • Lot S F: 15225
  • Lot Size: 101X150
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09003374000000
  • Zoning: R-2

Rental Info

  • Landlord Tenant Utilities: Misc Exp Landlord

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 6986.00
  • Net Taxes: 6986.00
  • Tax Year: 2016

Multi Family

  • Total Units: 8

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2022
Closed on
Jan 18, 2023
Sold by
Jdp Drake Llc
Bought by
Marlena Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Ethan Hokel
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Darson Grantham
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$264,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-10.98%
Views
61
Current Estimated Value
$294,378

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,378
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.36%
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Outstanding Balance
$182,715
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$105,449

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2017
Sold by
Philgreen Jonathan D and Philgreen Amanda R
Bought by
Jdp Drake Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2006
Sold by
Hirst Patti
Bought by
Little Acorn Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,587
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2003
Sold by
Waters Victor R and Waters Jean S
Bought by
Schweitzer Gerald R and Schweitzer Tina M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $303,625 --
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $176,500 None Available
Contract Of Sale -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $188,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $174,587 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/01/2025 02/01/25 Off Market $380 -- --
12/30/2024 12/30/24 For Rent -- -- --
09/18/2024 09/18/24 For Rent $380 0.0% --
01/19/2023 01/19/23 Sold $235,000 0.0% $65 / Sq Ft
01/05/2023 01/05/23 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2022 12/08/22 Price Changed $235,000 -4.9% $65 / Sq Ft
10/24/2022 10/24/22 Price Changed $247,000 -6.4% $69 / Sq Ft
09/29/2022 09/29/22 For Sale $264,000 +25.7% $73 / Sq Ft
03/29/2017 03/29/17 Sold $210,000 -4.5% $58 / Sq Ft
02/27/2017 02/27/17 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2016 10/03/16 For Sale $220,000 -- $61 / 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 $6,728 $342,000 $40,300 $301,700
2023 $6,552 $342,000 $40,300 $301,700
2022 $7,658 $278,000 $33,700 $244,300
2021 $6,808 $278,000 $33,700 $244,300
2020 $7,646 $228,000 $30,600 $197,400
2019 $6,694 $228,000 $30,600 $197,400
2018 $7,118 $189,000 $30,600 $158,400
2017 $6,702 $189,000 $30,600 $158,400
2016 $6,986 $171,000 $25,500 $145,500
2015 $6,986 $171,000 $25,500 $145,500
2014 $6,796 $152,000 $25,500 $126,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 526633

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-03374000000