$95,000
SOLD FEB 15, 2023

4516 SW 2nd St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
0.59 Acres

Recently Sold

$99 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.59 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2023

Investor Alert! 3 bedroom 1 bath home waiting for a fresh start sitting on over 1/2 acre. Detached 2 car garage. Selling in as-is condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anna Kempe

Keller Williams Ankeny Metro Listed on: 12/15/2022

Keller Williams Ankeny Metro

Last Buyer's Agent

Bexaida Dominguez

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.59 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned N3A

Home Design

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Additional Features

  • Laundry on main level
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120/03185-000-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 109.38
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 98.96
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 576
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 960
  • Total Sq Ft: 960

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Partially Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5880
  • Lot S F: 25580
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 120/03185-000-000
  • Zoning: N3A

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: 2999.04
  • Net Taxes: 2770.74
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2023
Closed on
Sep 11, 2023
Sold by
Bx Home Solutions Llc
Bought by
Melara Linda M and Malavong Jesse
Seller's Agent
Bexaida Dominguez
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Chinda Khamboun
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.17%
Views
66
Current Estimated Value
$201,463

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$23,537
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.26%
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Outstanding Balance
$209,894
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$9,741

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2022
Closed on
Feb 20, 2023
Sold by
Kelly Ilona Raynelle
Bought by
Bx Home Solutionss Llc
Seller's Agent
Anna Kempe
Keller Williams Ankeny Metro
Buyer's Agent
Bexaida Dominguez
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-17.39%
Views
54

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
342.20%
Original Mortgage
$120,800
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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 $225,000 None Listed On Document
Fiduciary Deed $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $213,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,800 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/14/2023 09/14/23 Sold $225,000 0.0% $234 / Sq Ft
08/15/2023 08/15/23 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2023 07/18/23 Price Changed $225,000 -2.2% $234 / Sq Ft
07/07/2023 07/07/23 For Sale $230,000 +142.1% $240 / Sq Ft
02/15/2023 02/15/23 Sold $95,000 -9.5% $99 / Sq Ft
01/03/2023 01/03/23 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2022 12/28/22 Price Changed $105,000 -8.7% $109 / Sq Ft
12/15/2022 12/15/22 For Sale $115,000 -- $120 / 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 $2,920 $148,400 $35,300 $113,100
2023 $2,564 $148,400 $35,300 $113,100
2022 $2,544 $117,700 $29,000 $88,700
2021 $1,602 $117,700 $29,000 $88,700
2020 $1,704 $104,300 $25,500 $78,800
2019 $1,514 $104,300 $25,500 $78,800
2018 $1,488 $93,500 $22,400 $71,100
2017 $1,342 $93,500 $22,400 $71,100
2016 $2,052 $86,600 $20,400 $66,200
2015 $2,052 $86,600 $20,400 $66,200
2014 $2,030 $88,200 $20,400 $67,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Bexaida Dominguez

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 443-6971

    2 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Bexaida Dominguez
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  • Anna Kempe

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Anna Kempe

    Keller Williams Ankeny Metro

    (515) 230-6195

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Anna Kempe
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Chinda Khamboun

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 608-0224

    2 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Chinda Khamboun
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 665008

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-03185000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

4516 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 4516 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $95,000, approximately $98 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 4516 SW 2nd St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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