$142,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2024

4524 S Union St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
720 Sq Ft
8,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$197 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bungalow
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2024

Step into this charming two bedroom one bathroom Southside gem priced just right! The immaculate oversized two car garage is a wonderful bonus! Make sure to checkout the large and beautifully landscaped backyard. This house includes a new and huge concrete driveway, newly added central air, windows, water heater, bathtub, washer and dryer, fencing, Venetian blinds, double wood patio and garage door opener. Welcome Home!
This house is being sold As Is, inspection for buyers knowledge only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lindsey Crank

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 06/04/2024

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashton Verschuure

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,920

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 8,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x140
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 720 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12003126000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,920

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 208.33
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 197.22
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Laminate Floors, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: 4 Season
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 720
  • Total Sq Ft: 720

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio, Screened Porch
  • Fence Type: Chain Link, Shared, Wood
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

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: 0.1930
  • Lot S F: 8400
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 60X140
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12003126000000
  • Zoning: R

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: 1920.00
  • Net Taxes: 1712.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2024
Closed on
Jul 3, 2024
Sold by
Nobile Marc Todd
Bought by
Westphal Dillon Michael
Seller's Agent
Lindsey Crank
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Ashton Verschuure
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-5.33%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$148,467

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,467
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.55%
Original Mortgage
$134,900
Outstanding Balance
$133,879
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$14,588

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2014
Closed on
Dec 16, 2014
Sold by
Meeker Dale E and Meeker Patty May
Bought by
Nobile Marc
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Scar
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Brian Burgett
RE/MAX Revolution
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$58,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,400
-16.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2002
Sold by
Stroud Ray E and Stroud Merry Lea
Bought by
Meeker Dale E
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
Fiduciary Deed $142,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $58,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $32,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $134,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2024 07/08/24 Sold $142,000 -5.3% $197 / Sq Ft
06/14/2024 06/14/24 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2024 06/04/24 For Sale $150,000 +156.4% $208 / Sq Ft
12/17/2014 12/17/14 Sold $58,500 -16.3% $81 / Sq Ft
11/17/2014 11/17/14 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2014 05/15/14 For Sale $69,900 -- $97 / 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 $1,816 $102,800 $29,500 $73,300
2023 $1,712 $102,800 $29,500 $73,300
2022 $1,696 $81,500 $24,200 $57,300
2021 $1,590 $81,500 $24,200 $57,300
2020 $1,646 $72,300 $21,300 $51,000
2019 $1,520 $72,300 $21,300 $51,000
2018 $1,500 $65,100 $18,700 $46,400
2017 $1,390 $65,100 $18,700 $46,400
2016 $1,348 $59,900 $17,000 $42,900
2015 $1,348 $59,900 $17,000 $42,900
2014 $1,772 $66,700 $17,200 $49,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Lindsey Crank

    RE/MAX

    (515) 771-3014

    2 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Lindsey Crank
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Ashton Verschuure

    RE/MAX

    2 in this area

    141 Total Sales

    Ashton Verschuure
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  • Nicholas Scar

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Nicholas Scar

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 229-2379

    173 Total Sales

    Nicholas Scar
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Brian Burgett

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 696611

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-03126000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

4524 S Union St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 4524 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $142,000, approximately $197 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 4524 S Union 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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