4040 1st St Des Moines, IA 50313
Highland Park Neighborhood
1
Bed
1
Bath
680
Sq Ft
7,000
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Carpet
- Bungalow
- Asbestos
About This Home
As of October 2020Great starter home located in the Highland Park Neighborhood. Fresh paint spacious backyard with 2 car garage.
NFC eligible.
Last Buyer's Agent
Charles Wetherill
Iowa Realty Waukee
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,344
Year Built
- Built in 1923
Lot Details
- 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x140
Home Design
- 680 Sq Ft Home
- Bungalow
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Asbestos
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Main Level Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Additional Features
- Unfinished Basement
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 07003444000000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 22, 2020
Closed on
Oct 29, 2020
Sold by
Witt Foreman Elna Alleen and Foreman Richard Claude
Bought by
Jones Mark and Jones Sharon
Seller's Agent
Shawntel Cooney
Iowa Realty South
Buyer's Agent
Charles Wetherill
Iowa Realty Waukee
List Price
$98,000
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-3.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.87%
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Outstanding Balance
$69,534
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,165
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $95,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $76,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $25,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | Price Changed | $116,500 | -5.7% | $171 / Sq Ft |
| 04/01/2025 04/01/25 | Price Changed | $123,500 | -1.2% | $182 / Sq Ft |
| 03/13/2025 03/13/25 | For Sale | $125,000 | +31.6% | $184 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2020 10/30/20 | Sold | $95,000 | -3.1% | $140 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2020 10/30/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/22/2020 09/22/20 | For Sale | $98,000 | -- | $144 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,478 | $126,000 | $27,500 | $98,500 |
| 2023 | $2,456 | $126,000 | $27,500 | $98,500 |
| 2022 | $2,438 | $104,200 | $24,000 | $80,200 |
| 2021 | $2,042 | $104,200 | $24,000 | $80,200 |
| 2020 | $2,116 | $90,400 | $20,900 | $69,500 |
| 2019 | $1,902 | $90,400 | $20,900 | $69,500 |
| 2018 | $1,878 | $79,300 | $18,100 | $61,200 |
| 2017 | $1,714 | $79,300 | $18,100 | $61,200 |
| 2016 | $1,664 | $71,900 | $16,300 | $55,600 |
| 2015 | $1,664 | $71,900 | $16,300 | $55,600 |
| 2014 | $1,682 | $74,600 | $16,700 | $57,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ann Holtz
Seller's Agent in 2025
Ann Holtz
RE/MAX
(515) 480-4523
53 Total Sales
-
Shawntel Cooney
Seller's Agent in 2020
Shawntel Cooney
Iowa Realty South
(515) 770-5534
3 in this area
122 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Charles Wetherill
Iowa Realty Waukee
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 614562
APN: 070-03444000000
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