NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3904 E 28th St Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $68,000 - $166,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
708 Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 16, 2020

Last sale price $36,000 $51 Per Sq Ft

Est. 241% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $824/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of January 2020

This one bedroom bungalow on almost 1/2 an acre has great potential for you to fix up into a cute cottage. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 708 sq. ft. and a 1 car detached garage. Great investment opportunity. Home is being sold as-is.

Last Listed By

Kathy Swanson

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 11/01/2019

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 51x357

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • 708 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06001608001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 55.08
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 50.85
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Slab
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 708
  • Total Sq Ft: 708

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: See Remarks
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Sq Ft: 240
  • Garage: 1 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

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: 0.4180
  • Lot S F: 18207
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 51X357
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06001608001000
  • Zoning: Res

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: 1843.00
  • Net Taxes: 1614.00
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2024
Sold by
Nickerson Lisa A and Nickerson Lisa
Bought by
Lisa A Nickerson Revocable Trust and Nickerson
Total Days on Market
48
Current Estimated Value
$122,772

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2019
Closed on
Jan 16, 2020
Sold by
Hill Elaine
Bought by
Nickerson Lisa
Seller's Agent
Kathy Swanson
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Molly Bjork
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$42,000
Sold Price
$36,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-14.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2000
Sold by
Keeney Sharon Kay
Bought by
Hill Mark A and Hill Elaine

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2000
Sold by
Crain Melvin Loye and Crain Peggy
Bought by
Hill Mark A and Hill Elaine

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
Lisa A Nickerson Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Nickerson Lisa $36,000 None Available
Hill Mark A -- --
Hill Mark A $27,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2020 01/16/20 Sold $36,000 -14.3% $51 / Sq Ft
12/19/2019 12/19/19 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2019 11/01/19 For Sale $42,000 -- $59 / 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 $1,680 $85,400 $34,300 $51,100
2023 $1,720 $85,400 $34,300 $51,100
2022 $1,708 $73,000 $30,000 $43,000
2021 $1,712 $73,000 $30,000 $43,000
2020 $1,550 $68,600 $28,300 $40,300
2019 $1,328 $68,600 $28,300 $40,300
2018 $540 $57,900 $23,700 $34,200
2017 $508 $57,900 $23,700 $34,200
2016 $1,240 $55,800 $22,800 $33,000
2015 $1,240 $55,800 $22,800 $33,000
2014 $1,170 $52,700 $21,400 $31,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kathy Swanson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 778-3638

    278 Total Sales

    Kathy Swanson
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  • Molly Bjork

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Molly Bjork

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 216-3839

    78 Total Sales

    Molly Bjork
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 594258

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-01608001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Douglas Acres

3904 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3904 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 since 01 November 2019 and is currently estimated at $122,772, approximately $173 per square foot. This property was built in 1922. 3904 E 28th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Garton Elementary School, Goodrell Middle School, and North High School.

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