$244,900
SOLD AUG 12, 2020

431 53rd Place West Des Moines, IA 50266

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,624 Sq Ft
8,757 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$151 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Westridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3-minute walk to Meadow View Park

About This Home

As of August 2020

1,975 sf finished. Park like setting! Great Family neighborhood on the West Des Moines trail system and short walk to Meadow view Park located on quite cul-de-sac. Super Clean well kept home with many nice features. The main floor is vaulted offering sitting/dinning area. Kitchen has quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Walks out to deck area. The living room has a wood burning fireplace, slider to patio. This level also has laundry and half bath. The upper level boasts master bedroom with walk in closet and en-suite bath. 2 nice sized spare bedrooms and full bath. The lower level has a finished Family room with a projector TV. Still plenty of room for storage. All information obtained from Seller & public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Benjamin Van Zee

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Knox

BHHS First Realty Westown

BHHS First Realty Westown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,338

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 8,757 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is zoned PUDSF

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,624 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Tile Flooring
  • Laundry on main level
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003026999349

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,338

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Level
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 150.80
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 150.80
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Tile 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 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 464
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 350
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1624
  • Total Sq Ft: 1624

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Fence Type: Chain Link, Shared, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2000
  • Lot S F: 8757
  • Lot Shape: Irregular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003026999349
  • Zoning: PUDSF

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: 4338.00
  • Net Taxes: 4338.00
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2025
Sold by
Wilson Felicia
Bought by
Wilson Stacy
Total Days on Market
33
Current Estimated Value
$320,694

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2016
Closed on
Oct 31, 2016
Sold by
Dietrich Nicholas and Dietrich Traci
Bought by
Determan Sean and Determan Sarah
Seller's Agent
Lisa McDaniel
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Benjamin Van Zee
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$216,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-1.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
Original Mortgage
$209,500
Interest Rate
3.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2013
Sold by
Kurth Kendra
Bought by
Dietrich Nicholas

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2010
Sold by
Haub Michael John Case and Haub Brandyce Kay Case
Bought by
Dietrich Nicholas and Dietrich Kendra K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,687
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2005
Sold by
Keough Daniel J
Bought by
Haub Michael John Case and Haub Brandyce Kay Case

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,520
Interest Rate
5.24%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2004
Sold by
Smith Susan C
Bought by
Keough Daniel J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2001
Sold by
Paquette Pete J and Paquette Heather E
Bought by
Keough Daniel J and Smith Susan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1998
Sold by
Williamson Patricia A
Bought by
Paquette Pete J and Paquette Heather E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,300
Interest Rate
6.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1997
Sold by
Lisk Tom C and Lisk Nina G
Bought by
Williamson Patricia Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
7.55%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

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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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $216,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $173,500 Itc
Warranty Deed $179,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $139,500 --
Warranty Deed $133,500 --
Warranty Deed $119,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $209,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $171,687 FHA
Previous Owner $143,520 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $105,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $127,300 No Value Available
Previous Owner $96,000 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2020 08/12/20 Sold $244,900 -2.0% $151 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Sale $249,900 +15.7% $154 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Sold $216,000 -1.8% $133 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2016 09/01/16 For Sale $219,900 -- $135 / 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
2024 $4,420 $289,300 $63,000 $226,300
2023 $4,544 $289,300 $63,000 $226,300
2022 $4,488 $244,200 $54,400 $189,800
2021 $4,618 $244,200 $54,400 $189,800
2020 $4,550 $230,300 $51,400 $178,900
2019 $4,338 $230,300 $51,400 $178,900
2018 $4,348 $211,800 $46,300 $165,500
2017 $3,844 $211,800 $46,300 $165,500
2016 $3,756 $190,400 $41,300 $149,100
2015 $3,756 $190,400 $41,300 $149,100
2014 $3,336 $173,400 $37,000 $136,400
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 605773

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03026999349