NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4601 SW 5th St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $159,000 - $197,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
912 Sq Ft
$191/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2015

Last sale price $50,000 $55 Per Sq Ft

Est. 248% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,219/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Family Room
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2015

Good ranch home that features: three bedrooms, fenced in backyard, and walkout basement.

Last Listed By

Brandon Johnson

RE/MAX Cornerstone Listed on: 08/04/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 150
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 912 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12002820146000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 912
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 912
  • Total Sq Ft: 912

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2070
  • Lot S F: 9000
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 60 x 150
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12002820146000
  • Zoning: R1-60

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: 2458.00
  • Net Taxes: 2458.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2012
Closed on
Aug 23, 2012
Sold by
Haage Eric and Haage Kathleen
Bought by
Nunez Marvin
Seller's Agent
William Eisenlauer
RE/MAX Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Robert Eisenlauer
RE/MAX Revolution
List Price
$95,000
Sold Price
$85,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-10.53%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$173,881

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,881
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.77%
Original Mortgage
$83,460
Outstanding Balance
$60,939
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$112,942

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2006
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Haage Eric and Mattison Jeremy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2005
Sold by
Robinson Carolyn Sue and Robinson Travis
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2005
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2003
Sold by
Lambert Larry J and Lambert Cynthia M
Bought by
Robinson Carolyn Sue and Robinson Travis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,314
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1999
Sold by
Ford Karen L
Bought by
Lambert Larry J and Lambert Cynthia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,969
Interest Rate
7.43%
Mortgage Type
FHA

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nunez Marvin $84,500 None Available
Haage Eric -- None Available
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems $104,089 --
Hud -- None Available
Robinson Carolyn Sue $89,500 --
Lambert Larry J $59,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nunez Marvin $83,460
Previous Owner Haage Eric G $25,000
Previous Owner Haage Eric $66,000
Previous Owner Haage Eric G $66,000
Previous Owner Robinson Carolyn Sue $88,314
Previous Owner Lambert Larry J $59,969
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2015 08/28/15 Sold $50,000 -16.5% $55 / Sq Ft
08/12/2015 08/12/15 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2015 08/04/15 For Sale $59,900 -29.5% $66 / Sq Ft
08/24/2012 08/24/12 Sold $85,000 -10.5% $97 / Sq Ft
08/24/2012 08/24/12 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2012 05/18/12 For Sale $95,000 -- $109 / 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 $3,054 $155,200 $32,800 $122,400
2023 $2,894 $155,200 $32,800 $122,400
2022 $2,872 $122,800 $27,000 $95,800
2021 $2,646 $122,800 $27,000 $95,800
2020 $2,748 $106,000 $23,700 $82,300
2019 $2,548 $106,000 $23,700 $82,300
2018 $2,522 $94,800 $20,800 $74,000
2017 $2,370 $94,800 $20,800 $74,000
2016 $2,308 $87,600 $18,900 $68,700
2015 $2,308 $87,600 $18,900 $68,700
2014 $2,396 $90,200 $19,100 $71,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brandon Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Brandon Johnson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 554-5718

    2 in this area

    166 Total Sales

    Brandon Johnson
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  • Stephanie Dart

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Stephanie Dart

    RE/MAX

    (641) 521-6044

    145 Total Sales

    Stephanie Dart
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  • Shane Torres

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Shane Torres

    RE/MAX

    (515) 984-0222

    4 in this area

    688 Total Sales

    Shane Torres
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    William Eisenlauer

    RE/MAX Real Estate Group

  • Robert Eisenlauer

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Robert Eisenlauer

    RE/MAX

    (515) 979-2883

    1 in this area

    447 Total Sales

    Robert Eisenlauer
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 501159

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-03213000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

4601 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 4601 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 04 August 2015 and is currently estimated at $173,881, approximately $190 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 4601 SW 5th 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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