$227,500
SOLD NOV 19, 2024
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,634 Sq Ft
7,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to this charming, updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the heart of Oak Park, a historic Des Moines neighborhood. With nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, this home offers a spacious main floor, featuring a large living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a versatile formal dining room (or sunroom) with sliders that lead to the expansive deck, and a kitchen with a convenient half bat right off to the side. Hardwood floors grace much of the home, ready to be brought back to life.
Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms, including 2 oversized ones ft 2 closets in both, along with a full bath. There's also access to the third-floor attic.
Outside, enjoy a large deck, perfect for entertaining, and a generous backyard, along with a 2-car garage. Recent updates The basement offers a comfortable 347 sq ft family room with built-in shelving and a gas fireplace.
This home blends historic charm with modern comforts, making it perfect for anyone looking for space, updates, and character!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathryn Wheeler

Iowa Realty Beaverdale Listed on: 10/07/2024

Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Last Buyer's Agent

Fernando Cardenas

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,796

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 7,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x148
  • Property is zoned V4

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,634 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07004829000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,796

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 140.15
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 139.23
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 812
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 347
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1634
  • Total Sq Ft: 1634

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1700
  • Lot S F: 7400
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X148
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07004829000000
  • Zoning: V4

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: 3796.00
  • Net Taxes: 3796.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2024
Closed on
Nov 18, 2024
Sold by
Griswold Zachary and Griswold Moriah
Bought by
Rork Ethan
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Wheeler
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
Fernando Cardenas
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$227,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.66%
Total Days on Market
19
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$226,204

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,296
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.01%
Original Mortgage
$207,309
Outstanding Balance
$206,527
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$19,677

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2022
Closed on
Nov 9, 2022
Sold by
Miller James S and Miller Nancy Diane
Bought by
Griswold Zachary and Griswold Moriah
Seller's Agent
JC Wilson
Platinum Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Chase Finken
Epique Realty
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$206,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-6.32%
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.01%
Original Mortgage
$202,268
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2009
Sold by
Gray Nancy Diane
Bought by
Miller James S and Gray Nancy Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,492
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2001
Sold by
Hahn Sharon V
Bought by
Gray Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,250
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2000
Sold by
Ackley Dennis J and Ackley Karen M
Bought by
Hahn George R and Hahn Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,500
Interest Rate
8.27%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $227,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $227,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $206,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $107,500 --
Warranty Deed $101,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $207,309 VA
Closed $207,309 VA
Previous Owner $202,268 FHA
Previous Owner $84,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,492 Unknown
Previous Owner $87,340 Unknown
Previous Owner $70,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $76,500 No Value Available
Closed $10,200 No Value Available
Closed $5,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Sold $227,500 -0.7% $139 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2024 10/03/24 For Sale $229,000 +11.2% $140 / Sq Ft
11/10/2022 11/10/22 Sold $206,000 -1.9% $126 / Sq Ft
10/11/2022 10/11/22 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2022 09/09/22 Price Changed $210,000 -4.5% $129 / Sq Ft
08/12/2022 08/12/22 For Sale $219,900 -- $135 / 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 $3,796 $193,000 $31,400 $161,600
2023 $3,348 $193,000 $31,400 $161,600
2022 $3,320 $150,900 $29,400 $121,500
2021 $3,280 $150,900 $29,400 $121,500
2020 $3,948 $140,000 $27,000 $113,000
2019 $3,580 $161,100 $27,000 $134,100
2018 $3,538 $141,700 $23,200 $118,500
2017 $3,172 $141,700 $23,200 $118,500
2016 $3,086 $125,800 $20,200 $105,600
2015 $3,086 $125,800 $20,200 $105,600
2014 $3,028 $127,200 $19,900 $107,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 705409

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-04829000000