NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3920 E 38th St Des Moines, IA 50317

Capitol Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $204,893 - $271,000

-- Bed
1 Bath
1,536 Sq Ft
$161/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 28, 2016

Last sale price $137,500 $90 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,719/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Kitchens
  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2016

Good investment or rental property. Duplex ranch each with 2 bedroom, 1 full bath, living room and kitchen. Unfinished basement for both units, separate electric meters, many updates. Call to see today!

Last Listed By

Natasha Ratliff

Epique Realty Listed on: 10/17/2016

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,392

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x300

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 1,536 Sq Ft Home
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • 2 Kitchens
  • Stove

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06000065003000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,392

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 93.75
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 89.52
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Disposals: 2
  • Refrigerators: 2
  • Stoves Total: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1536
  • Kitchens: 2
  • Included Items: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1536
  • Total Sq Ft: 1536

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Concrete Block

Garage/Parking

  • Off Street Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air
  • Separate Meters: y

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5510
  • Lot S F: 24000
  • Lot Size: 80X300
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06000065003000
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Deposit: Yes
  • Landlord Tenant Utilities: Building Insurance Owner, Electric Tenant, Gas Tenant, Water Tenant

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3392.00
  • Net Taxes: 3392.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2019
Sold by
Platt Kelli M
Bought by
Pp & Pl Llc
Total Days on Market
42
Current Estimated Value
$247,223

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2018
Sold by
Platt Ronald J
Bought by
3920 E 38 Llc and Platt Ronald J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2016
Closed on
Nov 22, 2016
Sold by
Derrough John William and Derrough Mary Ellen
Bought by
Platt Ronald J and Platt Kelli M
Seller's Agent
Natasha Ratliff
Epique Realty
Buyer's Agent
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
List Price
$144,000
Sold Price
$137,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-4.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.23%
Original Mortgage
$103,125
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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
Pp & Pl Llc -- None Available
3920 E 38 Llc -- None Available
Platt Ronald J $137,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Platt Ronald J $103,125
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/28/2016 12/28/16 Sold $137,500 -4.5% $90 / Sq Ft
11/28/2016 11/28/16 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2016 10/17/16 For Sale $144,000 -- $94 / 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 $4,090 $207,900 $44,200 $163,700
2023 $3,958 $207,900 $44,200 $163,700
2022 $3,926 $167,900 $37,200 $130,700
2021 $3,890 $167,900 $37,200 $130,700
2020 $4,042 $155,900 $34,400 $121,500
2019 $3,720 $155,900 $34,400 $121,500
2018 $3,682 $138,400 $30,200 $108,200
2017 $3,460 $138,400 $30,200 $108,200
2016 $3,370 $127,900 $27,300 $100,600
2015 $3,370 $127,900 $27,300 $100,600
2014 $3,502 $136,800 $28,600 $108,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Natasha Ratliff

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Natasha Ratliff

    Epique Realty

    (515) 489-4252

    3 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Natasha Ratliff
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  • Misty Darling

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Misty Darling

    BH&G Real Estate Innovations

    (515) 414-0059

    24 in this area

    1,912 Total Sales

    Misty Darling
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Destiny Walker-Woods

    Platinum Realty LLC

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 527405

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-00065003000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Capitol Heights

3920 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3920 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 since 17 October 2016 and is currently estimated at $247,223, approximately $160 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 3920 E 38th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Brubaker Elementary School, Goodrell Middle School, and North High School.

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