$178,000
SOLD JUN 10, 2025

420 E Creston Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,180 Sq Ft
10,585 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$151 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Shades
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

24 hour sale

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pennie Carroll

Pennie Carroll & Associates Listed on: 05/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Pennie Carroll

Pennie Carroll & Associates Listed on: 05/16/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,749

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 10,570 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x151
  • Property is zoned N3B

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,180 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01001259001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,749

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

10,570 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 148.31
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 150.85
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1180
  • Total Sq Ft: 1180

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2430
  • Lot S F: 10570
  • Lot Size: 70X151
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01001259001000
  • Zoning: N3B

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: 3749.00
  • Net Taxes: 3543.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Darrell J Valdez Revocable Trust and Valdez Michael A
Bought by
Hafner Ethan Joseph and Hafner Dawn Marie
Seller's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$178,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.71%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$185,922

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,922
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
Original Mortgage
$169,575
Outstanding Balance
$168,538
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$17,384

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Valdez Darrell J
Bought by
Darrell J Valdez Revocable Trust and Valdez
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 $178,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $178,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $169,575 New Conventional
Closed $169,575 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Sold $178,000 +1.7% $151 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $175,000 -- $148 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $3,546 $222,300 $27,100 $195,200
2024 $3,546 $206,400 $24,700 $181,700
2023 $3,520 $206,400 $24,700 $181,700
2022 $3,490 $161,600 $20,100 $141,500
2021 $3,224 $161,600 $20,100 $141,500
2020 $3,342 $141,100 $17,500 $123,600
2019 $3,186 $141,100 $17,500 $123,600
2018 $3,146 $130,300 $15,800 $114,500
2017 $2,930 $130,300 $15,800 $114,500
2016 $2,848 $120,100 $14,400 $105,700
2015 $2,848 $120,100 $14,400 $105,700
2014 $2,818 $122,400 $14,300 $108,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Pennie Carroll

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Pennie Carroll

    Pennie Carroll & Associates

    (515) 490-8025

    10 in this area

    1,212 Total Sales

    Pennie Carroll
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 718420

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-01259001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Indianola Hills

420 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA

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