NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3900 SW 4th St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $107,000 - $119,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
528 Sq Ft
$216/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 25, 2018

Last sale price $69,000 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $775/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Bungalow
  • Carpet
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of October 2018

Well maintained home on spacious lot in quiet south side neighborhood.

Last Listed By

Sherman Ploeger

RE/MAX Hilltop Listed on: 09/07/2018

RE/MAX Hilltop

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 6,160 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44x140
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 528 Sq Ft Home
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01001782000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 130.68
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 130.68
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Laminate Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 259
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Included Items: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 528
  • Total Sq Ft: 528

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1410
  • Lot S F: 6160
  • Lot Size: 44X140
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01001782000000
  • 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: 1907.00
  • Net Taxes: 1772.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2018
Closed on
Oct 23, 2018
Sold by
Ferrari Christopher
Bought by
Manship Savannah
Seller's Agent
Sherman Ploeger
RE/MAX Hilltop
Buyer's Agent
Tony Palmer
RE/MAX Hilltop
List Price
$69,000
Sold Price
$69,000
Total Days on Market
48
Current Estimated Value
$113,862

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,862
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.91%
Original Mortgage
$66,930
Outstanding Balance
$59,195
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$54,667

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2005
Sold by
Rogers Jeffrey and Rogers Lori
Bought by
Ferrari Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,903
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2004
Sold by
Noonan Holdings Llc
Bought by
Rogers Jeffrey and Fine Tony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,100
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2003
Sold by
Beal Bank Ssb
Bought by
Nonan Holdings Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$44,102
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2002
Sold by
King Steven D
Bought by
Beal Bank Ssb

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 1999
Sold by
Hueholt Michael C and Hartmann Sandra K
Bought by
King Steven Duane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,800
Interest Rate
7.17%

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
Manship Savannah $69,000 None Available
Ferrari Christopher $70,500 --
Rogers Jeffrey $58,500 --
Nonan Holdings Llc $43,000 --
Beal Bank Ssb $25,487 --
King Steven Duane $51,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Manship Savannah $66,930
Previous Owner Ferrari Christopher $69,903
Previous Owner Rogers Jeffrey $53,100
Previous Owner Nonan Holdings Llc $44,102
Previous Owner King Steven Duane $46,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/25/2018 10/25/18 Sold $69,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
09/25/2018 09/25/18 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2018 09/07/18 For Sale $69,000 -- $131 / 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 $1,692 $96,500 $24,300 $72,200
2023 $1,652 $96,500 $24,300 $72,200
2022 $1,638 $79,000 $20,000 $59,000
2021 $1,550 $79,000 $20,000 $59,000
2020 $1,604 $70,700 $17,800 $52,900
2019 $1,926 $70,700 $17,800 $52,900
2018 $1,908 $71,700 $15,500 $56,200
2017 $1,772 $71,700 $15,500 $56,200
2016 $1,726 $65,500 $14,000 $51,500
2015 $1,726 $65,500 $14,000 $51,500
2014 $1,602 $62,600 $13,100 $49,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sherman Ploeger

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Sherman Ploeger

    RE/MAX

    (515) 262-1518

    37 Total Sales

    Sherman Ploeger
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  • Greg Ploeger

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Greg Ploeger

    RE/MAX

    (515) 314-3461

    44 Total Sales

    Greg Ploeger
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  • Tony Palmer

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Tony Palmer

    RE/MAX

    (515) 681-0446

    85 Total Sales

    Tony Palmer
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 568995

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-01782000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

3900 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 3900 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 07 September 2018 and is currently estimated at $113,862, approximately $215 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 3900 SW 4th 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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