NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3904 SW 4th St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $100,000 - $119,887

2 Beds
1 Bath
604 Sq Ft
$182/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2012

Last sale price $19,100 $32 Per Sq Ft

Est. 474% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $739/month

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Carpet
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of April 2012

Good home and priced to sell. Home features: good sized kitchen, enclosed front porch, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a two car garage. The seller has directed that all offers on this listing made on or after 2.2.2012 must be made online via HomePath dot com. Please go to HomePath dot com to make an offer.

Last Listed By

Brandon Johnson

RE/MAX Cornerstone Listed on: 01/26/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 6,160 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44 x 140
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • 604 Sq Ft Home
  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Additional Features

  • Unfinished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01001783000000

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: 33.00
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 32.00
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 302
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 604
  • Total Sq Ft: 604

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1410
  • Lot S F: 6160
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 44 x 140
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01001783000000
  • Zoning: R1-60

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 1192.00
  • Net Taxes: 1052.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3904SW4THSTPOLKDESMOINE50315

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2022
Sold by
Cedar Rapids Bank And Trust Company
Bought by
Wagaman Dana
Total Days on Market
85
Current Estimated Value
$109,722

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2018
Sold by
Midland Ira Inc
Bought by
Donald Van Dyke Ira Rapids Bank And Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2012
Sold by
Contract Exchange Corporation
Bought by
Midland Ira Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,500
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2012
Sold by
Contract Exchange Corp
Bought by
Wagaman Dana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,500
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2012
Closed on
Apr 20, 2012
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Contract Exchange Corporation
Seller's Agent
Brandon Johnson
RE/MAX Cornerstone
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Schubert
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$25,500
Sold Price
$19,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,400
-25.1%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2012
Sold by
Phh Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2012
Sold by
Sears Craig and Russell Rebecca
Bought by
Phh Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2006
Sold by
Phompheng Kory K
Bought by
Sears Robert J and Russell Carrie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,900
Interest Rate
6.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2004
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Phompheng Kory K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,560
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2003
Sold by
Friederich Brian and Friederich Lova Sue
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

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
Wagaman Dana $52,500 None Listed On Document
Donald Van Dyke Ira Rapids Bank And Trus -- None Available
Midland Ira Inc -- None Available
Wagaman Dana $52,500 None Available
Contract Exchange Corporation -- Itc
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Phh Mortgage Corporation $70,948 None Available
Sears Robert J $64,500 Itc
Phompheng Kory K $47,500 --
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems $63,840 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wagaman Dana $48,500
Previous Owner Sears Robert J $64,900
Previous Owner Phompheng Kory K $46,560
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2012 04/26/12 Sold $19,100 -25.1% $32 / Sq Ft
04/20/2012 04/20/12 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2012 01/26/12 For Sale $25,500 -- $42 / 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 $1,532 $88,300 $24,300 $64,000
2023 $1,426 $88,300 $24,300 $64,000
2022 $1,414 $69,400 $20,000 $49,400
2021 $1,318 $69,400 $20,000 $49,400
2020 $1,364 $61,400 $17,800 $43,600
2019 $1,314 $61,400 $17,800 $43,600
2018 $1,296 $57,400 $15,500 $41,900
2017 $1,176 $57,400 $15,500 $41,900
2016 $1,140 $52,000 $14,000 $38,000
2015 $1,140 $52,000 $14,000 $38,000
2014 $1,076 $49,200 $13,100 $36,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brandon Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Brandon Johnson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 554-5718

    2 in this area

    166 Total Sales

    Brandon Johnson
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  • Anthony Schubert

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Anthony Schubert

    RE/MAX

    (515) 729-4858

    1 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Anthony Schubert
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 395251

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-01783000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

3904 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3904 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 26 January 2012 and is currently estimated at $109,722, approximately $181 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 3904 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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