$160,000
SOLD MAY 10, 2019

400 Walnut St, Unit 902 Des Moines, IA 50309

Downtown Des Moines Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
865 Sq Ft
$395/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$185 Per Sq Ft

58 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Tile Flooring
  • Art Deco Architecture
  • Home Security System
  • 1-minute walk to Cowles Commons

About This Home

As of August 2021

Welcome to this newly updated condo in the heart of downtown. Located in the historic Kirkwood Hotel this 865 sq ft studio with 1 bath and a large walk in closet will wow you. Minutes away from the downtown Farmers Market, Cowles Commons, Hy-Vee and Fong’s Pizza! Building provides easy access to the skywalk to avoid the brutal Iowa winters. All appliances are included. HOA amenities include a parking space, gym, sauna, water, dry cleaning pick up and storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy Schutte

EXIT Realty & Associates Listed on: 03/13/2019

EXIT Realty & Associates

Co-Listed By

Inna Zimic

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Ternes

RE/MAX Revolution

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,896

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

HOA Fees

  • $395 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Art Deco Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 865 Sq Ft Home
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02001715002036

Community Details

Overview

  • Capital City Property Mgmt Association, Phone Number (515) 253-3948

Amenities

  • Sauna

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,896

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$395 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Condo-Townhome
  • Style: Apartment Style
  • Architecture: Art Deco
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 184.97
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 184.97
  • Unit: 902
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Drapes/Curtains, Laminate Floors, Security System, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 865
  • Total Sq Ft: 865

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Roll Roofing
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Heat Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities: Exercise Room, Sauna
  • HOA Name: Kirkwood Commons HOA
  • Management Firm: Capital City Property Mgmt
  • Management Firm Phone: 515-253-3948

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 395.0000
  • Association Fee Term: Month
  • Association Fee: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02001715002036
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Rent Restriction Description: inquire with agent about pet restrictions

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3896.00
  • Net Taxes: 3896.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2021
Closed on
Aug 30, 2021
Sold by
Brent Aronsen
Bought by
Caldwell Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Michelle Ternes
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Ternes
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$144,800
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,800
-3.31%
Current Estimated Value
$167,763

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,763
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2019
Closed on
May 9, 2019
Sold by
Selvadurai Andrew D and Selvadurai Lisa
Bought by
Aronsen Brent
Seller's Agent
Timothy Schutte
EXIT Realty & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Ternes
RE/MAX Revolution
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$160,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.62%
Original Mortgage
$129,600
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2017
Closed on
Aug 31, 2017
Sold by
Kirkwood Llc
Bought by
Selvadurai Andrew D
Seller's Agent
Timothy Schutte
EXIT Realty & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Debbra Kurtz
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$158,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,400
-0.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.56%
Original Mortgage
$126,800
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $140,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $158,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $130,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $129,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $126,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $126,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2021 08/30/21 Sold $140,000 -3.3% $162 / Sq Ft
08/30/2021 08/30/21 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2021 06/23/21 For Sale $144,800 -9.5% $167 / Sq Ft
05/10/2019 05/10/19 Sold $160,000 0.0% $185 / Sq Ft
05/10/2019 05/10/19 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2019 03/13/19 For Sale $160,000 +0.9% $185 / Sq Ft
09/01/2017 09/01/17 Sold $158,500 -0.9% $183 / Sq Ft
08/07/2017 08/07/17 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2017 07/28/17 For Sale $159,900 -- $185 / 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 $2,976 $151,300 $9,700 $141,600
2023 $3,566 $151,300 $9,700 $141,600
2022 $3,538 $151,300 $9,700 $141,600
2021 $4,128 $151,300 $9,700 $141,600
2020 $4,128 $159,200 $10,200 $149,000
2019 $4,278 $159,200 $10,200 $149,000
2018 $3,646 $159,200 $10,200 $149,000
2017 $1,022 $159,200 $10,200 $149,000
2016 $348 $103,510 $10,180 $93,330
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michelle Ternes

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michelle Ternes

    EXP Realty, LLC

    2 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Michelle Ternes
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  • Peggy Harmeyer

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Peggy Harmeyer

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (515) 208-8132

    1 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Peggy Harmeyer
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  • Timothy Schutte

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Timothy Schutte

    EXIT Realty & Associates

    (515) 681-5677

    14 in this area

    212 Total Sales

    Timothy Schutte
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  • Inna Zimic

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Inna Zimic

    RE/MAX

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kyle Ternes

    RE/MAX

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Debbra Kurtz

    RE/MAX

    (515) 491-7347

    20 Total Sales

    Debbra Kurtz
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About This Building

Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 577922

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 020-01715002036

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50309 Downtown Des Moines

400 Walnut St Unit 902, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 400 Walnut St Unit 902, Des Moines, IA 50309 and is currently priced at $160,000, approximately $184 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 400 Walnut St Unit 902 is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Walnut Street School, Callanan Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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