NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4608 S Union St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $145,000 - $179,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
916 Sq Ft
$179/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 26, 2018

Last sale price $114,000 $124 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,127/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2018

Newly remodeled 3BR 1BA ranch nea parks and school.

Last Listed By

OUTSIDE AGENT

OTHER Listed on: 09/21/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,340

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 114x140
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 916 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12003130000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,340

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 124.45
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 124.45
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Slab
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Microwave, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 916
  • Total Sq Ft: 916

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Trim: Pine

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 480
  • Garage: 1 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: 0.3660
  • Lot S F: 15960
  • Lot Size: 114X140
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12003130000000
  • 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: 1340.00
  • Net Taxes: 1340.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2018
Closed on
Oct 26, 2018
Sold by
Berber Gerardo
Bought by
Rowe Kami
Seller's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Buyer's Agent
Scott Damstetter
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$114,000
Sold Price
$114,000
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$163,767

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,767
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.68%
Original Mortgage
$110,195
Outstanding Balance
$99,088
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$64,679

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2014
Sold by
Calaway Shaun
Bought by
Berber Gerardo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2005
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Calaway Shaun

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2005
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2005
Sold by
Adcock Carol A and Midwest Check Cashing Inc
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2000
Sold by
Mcafee Roberta A and Tilton Mark E
Bought by
Adcock Carol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,319
Interest Rate
8.19%
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
Rowe Kami $114,000 None Available
Berber Gerardo $15,000 None Available
Calaway Shaun -- --
Hud $55,221 --
Wells Fargo Bank Na $55,221 --
Adcock Carol $45,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rowe Kami $110,195
Previous Owner Adcock Carol $45,319
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/26/2018 10/26/18 Sold $114,000 0.0% $124 / Sq Ft
10/26/2018 10/26/18 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2018 09/21/18 For Sale $114,000 -- $124 / 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 $2,578 $131,000 $35,700 $95,300
2023 $2,466 $131,000 $35,700 $95,300
2022 $2,446 $104,600 $29,300 $75,300
2021 $2,294 $104,600 $29,300 $75,300
2020 $2,382 $91,900 $25,700 $66,200
2019 $1,354 $91,900 $25,700 $66,200
2018 $1,340 $50,400 $22,600 $27,800
2017 $1,272 $50,400 $22,600 $27,800
2016 $1,250 $47,000 $20,600 $26,400
2015 $1,250 $47,400 $20,600 $26,800
2014 $1,554 $58,500 $19,300 $39,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • O

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    OUTSIDE AGENT

    OTHER

    7 in this area

    5,780 Total Sales

    OUTSIDE AGENT
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  • Scott Damstetter

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Scott Damstetter

    RE/MAX

    (515) 208-1420

    64 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 570010

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-03130000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

4608 S Union St, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 4608 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 21 September 2018 and is currently estimated at $163,767, approximately $178 per square foot. This property was built in 1942. 4608 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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