NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3820 N Union St Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $161,000 - $216,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
882 Sq Ft
$217/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2023

Last sale price $203,000 $230 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,320/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of August 2023

3 bedroom 1 3/4 bath with a non conforming 4th bedroom in the basement.

Last Listed By

Brad Lowe

Spire Real Estate Listed on: 07/29/2023

Spire Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,139

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 7,416 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned N3A

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 882 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 070/02536-000-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,139

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 226.76
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 230.16
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 864
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 432
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 882
  • Total Sq Ft: 882

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint, Vinyl

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: 0.1700
  • Lot S F: 7416
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 070/02536-000-000
  • Zoning: N3A

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: 3139.25
  • Net Taxes: 3139.25

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2023
Closed on
Aug 30, 2023
Sold by
Btb Investments 2 Llc
Bought by
Routh Mark and Routh Lindsay
Seller's Agent
Brad Lowe
Spire Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chance Curphy
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$203,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.5%
Total Days on Market
33
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$191,602

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,398
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.56%
Original Mortgage
$7,105
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2023
Closed on
Aug 29, 2023
Sold by
Lehs Kent and Lehs Beverly
Bought by
Btb Investments 2 Llc
Seller's Agent
Brad Lowe
Spire Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chance Curphy
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$203,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.5%
Views
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$7,105
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2003
Sold by
Old Kent Bank
Bought by
Anderson Beverly K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,850
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2003
Sold by
Zimmerman Robert C and Zimmerman Shirley Ann
Bought by
Old Kent Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2000
Sold by
West Dawn Marie
Bought by
Zimmerman Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,340
Interest Rate
7.47%

Range of Values:

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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
Routh Mark $203,000 None Listed On Document
Btb Investments 2 Llc $150,000 None Listed On Document
Anderson Beverly R $76,000 --
Old Kent Bank $67,150 --
Zimmerman Robert $77,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Routh Mark $7,105
Open Routh Mark $199,323
Previous Owner Lehs Kent E $85,000
Previous Owner Anderson Beverly R $68,850
Previous Owner Zimmerman Robert $80,340
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2023 09/05/23 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2023 08/31/23 Sold $203,000 +1.5% $230 / Sq Ft
07/29/2023 07/29/23 For Sale $200,000 -- $227 / 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 $3,100 $157,600 $28,500 $129,100
2023 $2,910 $157,600 $28,500 $129,100
2022 $2,888 $123,500 $23,200 $100,300
2021 $2,720 $123,500 $23,200 $100,300
2020 $2,826 $109,000 $20,300 $88,700
2019 $2,554 $109,000 $20,300 $88,700
2018 $2,528 $95,000 $17,300 $77,700
2017 $2,386 $95,000 $17,300 $77,700
2016 $2,324 $88,200 $15,800 $72,400
2015 $2,324 $88,200 $15,800 $72,400
2014 $2,386 $89,800 $15,700 $74,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brad Lowe

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Brad Lowe

    Spire Real Estate

    (515) 373-8331

    4 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Brad Lowe
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  • Chance Curphy

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Chance Curphy

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 491-8231

    2 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Chance Curphy
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 679323

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-02536000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Highland Park

3820 N Union St, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 3820 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50316 since 29 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $191,602, approximately $217 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 3820 N Union 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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