NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4104 Cottage Grove Ave Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $310,000 - $327,964

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,752 Sq Ft
$182/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 24, 2020

Last sale price $231,500 $132 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,260/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2020

Classic historic 2 story with front screened porch. Hardwood floors. Tall ceilings with lighting. White kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Mud room. Some finished room down. Recent exterior paint (2019). Family friendly neighborhood. Accessible location.

Last Listed By

Jim Baehr

Iowa Realty Beaverdale Listed on: 03/07/2020

Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,283

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 8,156 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x163
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,752 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Crawl Space
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09001880000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,283

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 136.42
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 132.13
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Daylight Window
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 720
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Mud Room, Sun Room, See Remarks
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1752
  • Total Sq Ft: 1752

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio, Screened Porch
  • Fence Type: Chain Link, Composite
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt
  • Trim: Oak, Pine

Garage/Parking

  • 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: 0.1870
  • Lot S F: 8156
  • Lot Size: 50X163
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09001880000000
  • Zoning: R1

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: 5283.00
  • Net Taxes: 5054.00
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2020
Closed on
Apr 17, 2020
Sold by
Hermsen Michael and Hermsen Jennifer
Bought by
Schmit Jeffrey A and Downey Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
Jim Baehr
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
Sara Summy
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$231,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-3.14%
Total Days on Market
48
Current Estimated Value
$319,241

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$87,741
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.61%
Original Mortgage
$185,200
Outstanding Balance
$167,425
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,008

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2010
Sold by
Hildreth Mark Robert and Hildreth Kimberly
Bought by
Hermsen Michael and Hermsen Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,000
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2005
Sold by
Stephano Anastasia
Bought by
Hildreth Mark Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,400
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2002
Sold by
Vandermeulen Kathleen A
Bought by
Stephano Anastasia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
6.7%

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
Schmit Jeffrey A $231,500 None Available
Hermsen Michael $191,500 None Available
Hildreth Mark Robert $162,500 --
Stephano Anastasia $134,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schmit Jeffrey A $185,200
Closed Hermsen Michael $110,000
Previous Owner Hermsen Michael $140,000
Previous Owner Hermsen Michael $142,000
Previous Owner Hildreth Mark Robert $130,400
Previous Owner Stephano Anastasia $85,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2020 04/24/20 Sold $231,500 -3.1% $132 / Sq Ft
04/24/2020 04/24/20 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2020 03/07/20 For Sale $239,000 -- $136 / 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 $5,680 $292,400 $53,100 $239,300
2023 $5,688 $299,200 $53,100 $246,100
2022 $5,642 $250,200 $46,700 $203,500
2021 $5,370 $250,200 $46,700 $203,500
2020 $5,574 $223,800 $42,100 $181,700
2019 $5,054 $223,800 $42,100 $181,700
2018 $4,998 $196,600 $36,500 $160,100
2017 $4,666 $196,600 $36,500 $160,100
2016 $4,540 $181,000 $33,300 $147,700
2015 $4,540 $181,000 $33,300 $147,700
2014 $4,142 $170,700 $31,300 $139,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 600718

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-01880000000