$1,035,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2020
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,780 Sq Ft
1.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$179 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

515 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Home Theater
  • Deck
  • Ames High School Rated A-
  • 1.47 Acre Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Christopher Gartner Park

About This Home

As of August 2020

This gorgeous custom home has 6+ bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, over 11,000 finished sq ft of living space and sits on 1.47 beautiful acres. Walk through the 19-foot wrought iron door and you will find Southern-facing windows spilling natural light across the Italian marble floors. Large living areas accommodate both intimate and large gatherings. The gourmet kitchen has slab granite and cherry cabinets. Main level and lower level master suites. Grand staircase leads to a large loft upstairs and down to the walk-out lower level which features wet bar, theater room, game room and indoor pool and hot tub. Options for relaxing or entertaining outside include outdoor terrace, gazebo, patio and beautiful views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Livingston

Hunziker & Associates, Inc. Listed on: 04/01/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Skaff

Hunziker & Associates, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,522

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 1.47 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Property is zoned RL

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,780 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated Indoor Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-08-154-235

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,522

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 189.45
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 179.07
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Central Vac, Drapes/Curtains, Indoor Pool, Security System, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 3
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 2
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 6189
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 5644
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level, Rec. Room
  • Other Rooms: Exercise Room, Pantry, Theater Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wall Oven
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5780
  • Total Sq Ft: 5780

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Irrigation, Open Patio
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Pool: Inground, Heated
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Asphalt, Public Sidewalk
  • Trim: Cherry

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 888
  • Garage: 3 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: GeoThermal
  • Heat: GeoThermal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Ames

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.4700
  • Lot S F: 63887
  • Lot Shape: Irregular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-08-154-235
  • Zoning: RL

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: 22522.00
  • Net Taxes: 22522.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ames

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2021
Sold by
Sharma Vijay L and Sharma Ashlesha
Bought by
Sharma Family Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2020
Closed on
Sep 1, 2020
Sold by
Sharma Ashlesha
Bought by
Sharma Ashlesha and Sharma Vijay L
Seller's Agent
John Livingston
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Diana Skaff
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,035,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-5.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.66%
Original Mortgage
$983,250
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2020
Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
Mian Khurram L and Mian Ambreen F
Bought by
Sharma Ashlesha
Seller's Agent
John Livingston
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Buyer's Agent
Diana Skaff
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,035,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-5.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$983,250
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2017
Sold by
Mian Khurram and Mian Ambreen
Bought by
Mian Khurram L and Mian Ambreen F
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 -- Wallace Joseph B
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $1,035,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 New Conventional
Closed $279,000 Construction
Closed $188,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $983,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $930,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,352,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $1,875,000 -6.0% $320 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $1,995,000 +92.8% $341 / Sq Ft
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Sold $1,035,000 0.0% $179 / Sq Ft
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Sold $1,035,000 -5.5% $179 / Sq Ft
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2020 06/10/20 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2020 05/28/20 For Sale $1,095,000 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft
04/01/2019 04/01/19 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $189 / 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 $32,812 $2,310,300 $318,500 $1,991,800
2023 $21,436 $2,310,300 $318,500 $1,991,800
2022 $21,174 $1,274,100 $318,500 $955,600
2021 $22,084 $1,274,100 $318,500 $955,600
2020 $21,768 $1,255,300 $313,800 $941,500
2019 $21,768 $1,255,300 $313,800 $941,500
2018 $20,428 $1,169,500 $292,400 $877,100
2017 $20,428 $1,169,500 $292,400 $877,100
2016 $22,098 $1,254,900 $184,300 $1,070,600
2015 $22,098 $1,254,900 $184,300 $1,070,600
2014 $20,760 $1,155,500 $169,700 $985,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 578900

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 09-08-154-235