NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3818 S Union St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $137,000 - $210,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,411 Sq Ft
$122/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 11, 2016

Last sale price $50,000 $35 Per Sq Ft

Est. 246% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,138/month

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2016

Great opportunity for an investor to build equity with this 1.5 story 4 bedroom home. This has some hardwood floors. There is no garage but it does have a large shed. There is access to the property from the Street and from the alley.

Last Listed By

Linda Bode

Realty Xperts Listed on: 12/15/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 9,918 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 57x174
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,411 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01001878000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 42.45
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 35.44
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 780
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1411
  • Total Sq Ft: 1411

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame, See Remarks
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel

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: 0.2280
  • Lot S F: 9918
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 57X174
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01001878000000
  • 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: 2448.00
  • Net Taxes: 2448.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2022
Sold by
Lehs Kent E and Lehs Beverly K
Bought by
Btb Investments 2 Llc
Total Days on Market
87
Current Estimated Value
$172,753

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,250
Outstanding Balance
$91,057
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$98,410

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2015
Closed on
Mar 4, 2016
Sold by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society
Bought by
Lehs Kent
Seller's Agent
Linda Bode
Realty Xperts
Buyer's Agent
Kent Lehs
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
List Price
$64,900
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-22.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2015
Sold by
Corben Donald L and Corben Melinda S
Bought by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society Fsb

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2006
Sold by
Lopez Gabriel and Lopez Rosa Elena
Bought by
Corben Donald L and Corben Melinda S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,993
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Btb Investments 2 Llc $128,500 --
Lehs Kent $50,000 None Available
Wilmington Savings Fund Society Fsb $78,000 None Available
Corben Donald L $97,000 Itc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Btb Investments 2 Llc $96,250
Previous Owner Lehs Kent E $77,283
Previous Owner Corben Donald L $95,993
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2016 04/11/16 Sold $50,000 -23.0% $35 / Sq Ft
03/11/2016 03/11/16 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2015 12/15/15 For Sale $64,900 -- $46 / 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 $2,114 $107,500 $31,400 $76,100
2023 $1,850 $146,300 $31,400 $114,900
2022 $1,836 $117,300 $25,800 $91,500
2021 $1,622 $117,300 $25,800 $91,500
2020 $1,686 $103,800 $23,000 $80,800
2019 $1,406 $103,800 $23,000 $80,800
2018 $1,392 $91,100 $20,000 $71,100
2017 $1,364 $91,100 $20,000 $71,100
2016 $2,500 $50,400 $18,100 $32,300
2015 $2,500 $94,900 $18,100 $76,800
2014 $2,448 $92,100 $17,400 $74,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Linda Bode

    Realty Xperts

  • Kent Lehs

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Kent Lehs

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 669-2969

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Kent Lehs
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 509113

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-01878000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

3818 S Union St, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 3818 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 15 December 2015 and is currently estimated at $172,753, approximately $122 per square foot. This property was built in 1918. 3818 S Union St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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