$185,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2023
-- Bed
1 Bath
1,482 Sq Ft
8,064 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$125 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of May 2023

This home is located at 424 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $185,000, approximately $124 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 424 E Leach Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Moore

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 04/18/2023

RE/MAX Concepts

Co-Listed By

Cameron Campos

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Dunne

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,408

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 8,064 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 72x112

Home Design

  • 1,482 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System

Additional Features

  • Finished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12005284002000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,408

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 124.83
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 124.83
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1482
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 1146
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1482
  • Total Sq Ft: 1482

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Window Unit
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1850
  • Lot S F: 8064
  • Lot Size: 72X112
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12005284002000
  • Zoning: R

Multi Family

  • Total Units: 2

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2023
Closed on
May 23, 2023
Sold by
Robbins Properties Llc
Bought by
Four Days Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Chris Moore
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Michael Dunne
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$185,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.78%
Original Mortgage
$168,800
Outstanding Balance
$104,932
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$130,115

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2018
Sold by
Ellingson Don E and Ellingson Shirley A
Bought by
Apartments By Ellinson Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2006
Sold by
City Of Des Moines Municipal Hsng Agency
Bought by
Ellingson Brian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $185,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,820,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $110,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $168,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $269,900 +45.9% $182 / Sq Ft
05/30/2023 05/30/23 Sold $185,000 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
04/18/2023 04/18/23 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2023 04/18/23 For Sale $185,000 -- $125 / 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 $3,408 $173,200 $28,300 $144,900
2023 $3,222 $173,200 $28,300 $144,900
2022 $3,198 $136,700 $23,200 $113,500
2021 $3,614 $136,700 $23,200 $113,500
2020 $3,573 $133,700 $22,600 $111,100
2019 $3,182 $133,700 $22,600 $111,100
2018 $3,150 $118,400 $19,500 $98,900
2017 $2,892 $118,400 $19,500 $98,900
2016 $2,816 $106,900 $17,300 $89,600
2015 $2,816 $106,900 $17,300 $89,600
2014 $2,870 $112,100 $17,800 $94,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 671187

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-05284002000