NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4224 Arthur Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

Capitol Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $111,000 - $130,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
504 Sq Ft
$239/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2017

Last sale price $68,000 $135 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $847/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Carpet
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of December 2017

Affordable and adorable! Whether you're a first time home buyer, looking to down size, or an investor purchasing a property for rental purposes, this house is perfect for you! Inside you will find an updated 1 bed, 1 bath home with an abundance of natural light, first floor laundry, eat in kitchen and newer laminate flooring! This cozy home sits on almost a half acre and includes a storage shed, garden, storm shelter and oversized 2 car garage that is a handy man's dream! The heated garage is 720 sq. ft. and is already set up with "man cave" feel. Located on a private street and close to restaurants, entertainment, and interstate access. Need to see it to believe it? Schedule a showing.

Last Listed By

Peggy Harmeyer

EXP Realty, LLC Listed on: 10/13/2017

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 53.5x373
  • Property is zoned R160

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 504 Sq Ft Home
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06004817002000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 134.92
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 134.92
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Laminate Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Other Rooms: Pantry
  • Included Items: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 504
  • Total Sq Ft: 504

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Window Unit
  • Heat: See Remarks

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4580
  • Lot S F: 19955
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 53.5X373
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06004817002000
  • Zoning: R160

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: 1802.00
  • Net Taxes: 1802.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2022
Sold by
7 Days Cash Llc
Bought by
Oliver James Mitchell
Total Days on Market
56
Current Estimated Value
$120,651

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2020
Sold by
Sells Jacob
Bought by
7 Days Cash Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2017
Closed on
Dec 8, 2017
Sold by
Keesee Jacob Allen
Bought by
Sells Jacob
Seller's Agent
Peggy Harmeyer
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Caitlyn Hestness
RE/MAX Real Estate Group
List Price
$68,000
Sold Price
$68,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$66,768
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2017
Closed on
Nov 20, 2017
Sold by
Shaw John Cameron
Bought by
Shaw Melany Jina Smith
Seller's Agent
Peggy Harmeyer
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Caitlyn Hestness
RE/MAX Real Estate Group
List Price
$68,000
Sold Price
$68,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,768
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2017
Sold by
Carter Ginger Ann Marie
Bought by
Keesee Jacob Allen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2003
Sold by
Whitehead Thomas G
Bought by
Shingledecker Virginia

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
Oliver James Mitchell $90,000 --
7 Days Cash Llc $90,000 None Available
Sells Jacob $68,000 None Available
Shaw Melany Jina Smith -- None Available
Keesee Jacob Allen -- None Available
Shingledecker Virginia $31,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oliver James M $15,000
Previous Owner Oliver James Mitchell $91,000
Previous Owner 7 Days Cash Llc $1,000
Previous Owner Sells Jacob $66,768
Previous Owner Shaw John C $151,600
Previous Owner Shingledecker Virginia $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/08/2017 12/08/17 Sold $68,000 0.0% $135 / Sq Ft
12/08/2017 12/08/17 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2017 10/13/17 For Sale $68,000 +145.5% $135 / Sq Ft
07/27/2015 07/27/15 Sold $27,700 +10.8% $55 / Sq Ft
07/10/2015 07/10/15 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2015 06/02/15 For Sale $25,000 -- $50 / 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 $2,136 $108,600 $38,100 $70,500
2023 $2,106 $108,600 $38,100 $70,500
2022 $2,090 $89,400 $32,600 $56,800
2021 $2,004 $89,400 $32,600 $56,800
2020 $2,403 $80,300 $29,300 $51,000
2019 $2,176 $80,300 $29,300 $51,000
2018 $1,904 $71,600 $25,600 $46,000
2017 $1,802 $71,600 $25,600 $46,000
2016 $1,526 $66,600 $23,500 $43,100
2015 $1,526 $66,600 $23,500 $43,100
2014 $2,097 $66,100 $22,900 $43,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peggy Harmeyer

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Peggy Harmeyer

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (515) 208-8132

    2 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Peggy Harmeyer
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  • C

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Caitlyn Hestness

    RE/MAX Real Estate Group

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Benjamin Watt

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (641) 572-0971

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Lowell Bauer

    BHHS First Realty East Regional

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 549674

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-04817002000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Capitol Heights

4224 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 4224 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 since 13 October 2017 and is currently estimated at $120,651, approximately $239 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 4224 Arthur Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Brubaker Elementary School, Hoyt Middle School, and East High School.

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