NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3740 Bowdoin St Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $186,459 - $210,000

-- Bed
2 Baths
1,872 Sq Ft
$106/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2017

Last sale price $120,000 $64 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,284/month

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Kitchens
  • Laundry Room
  • 5-minute walk to Earl Rodine Park And Playground
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of July 2017

Great Investment Opportunity! This duplex offers a two-bedroom unit and a 3-bedroom unit. Both units are rented with one lease up for renewal in October. Rental Certificates current through 2018. Each unit features newer maple cabinetry, and countertops. The 3-bedroom unit has washer/ dryer hookups on site. Single detached garage also available for rental income.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tierany Virchow

Iowa Realty Ankeny Listed on: 04/24/2017

Iowa Realty Ankeny

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Clement

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,676

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,872 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Kitchens
  • Laundry Room

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Gross Income $1,575

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07000844000000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,676

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 66.51
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 64.10
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Refrigerators: 2
  • Stoves Total: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Third Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 349
  • Kitchens: 2
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Storage: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1872
  • Total Sq Ft: 1872

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick
  • Paved: Yes
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Sidewalk: y
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1 Detached
  • Off Street Parking: yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Window Unit
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air
  • Separate Meters: y

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No
  • Manager: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1530
  • Lot S F: 6650
  • Lot Size: 50X133
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07000844000000
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Deposit: No
  • Furnished: No
  • Landlord Tenant Utilities: Building Insurance Owner, Electric Tenant, Gas Tenant, Insurance Landlord

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2676.00
  • Net Taxes: 2676.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2025
Sold by
Walker Mark and Walker Elizabeth
Bought by
Apw Properties Llc
Total Days on Market
98
Current Estimated Value
$198,230

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2017
Closed on
Jul 28, 2017
Sold by
Jessica Cramblit As Trustee Of The Cynth
Bought by
Walker Mark
Seller's Agent
Tierany Virchow
Iowa Realty Ankeny
Buyer's Agent
Heather Clement
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Apw Properties Llc -- None Listed On Document
Walker Mark -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Walker Mark $130,750
Previous Owner Walker Elizabeth D $106,000
Previous Owner Walker Mark $25,000
Previous Owner Walker Mark $96,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Sold $120,000 -4.0% $64 / Sq Ft
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2017 04/24/17 For Sale $125,000 -- $67 / 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 $2,788 $152,200 $25,400 $126,800
2023 $2,666 $152,200 $25,400 $126,800
2022 $2,644 $122,000 $21,500 $100,500
2021 $2,474 $122,000 $21,500 $100,500
2020 $2,564 $107,700 $19,200 $88,500
2019 $2,438 $107,700 $19,200 $88,500
2018 $2,640 $99,200 $17,500 $81,700
2017 $2,416 $99,200 $17,500 $81,700
2016 $1,452 $89,300 $15,700 $73,600
2015 $1,452 $55,100 $15,700 $39,400
2014 $2,090 $81,600 $15,100 $66,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Tierany Virchow

    Iowa Realty Ankeny

    (515) 777-4127

    74 Total Sales

    Tierany Virchow
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  • Heather Clement

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Heather Clement

    RE/MAX

    (515) 689-5513

    1 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Heather Clement
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 538007

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-00844000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Highland Park

3740 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3740 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313 since 24 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $198,230, approximately $105 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 3740 Bowdoin 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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