NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4697 E 38th St Des Moines, IA 50317

Capitol Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $285,000 - $322,000

1.03 Acres
$296,245 Price per Acre
45,041 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 2, 2018

Last sale price $174,300 $100 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,032 / mo

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Den
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring

About This Lot

As of March 2018

Still Looking for in-town acreage, solid two story, 4 bedrooms, non-conforming 5th bedroom downstairs, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, bonus study/office/ family room on main, and partial finished basement (possible man cave with built in shelving), 2 car garage with workshop section in back, new paint and newer carpet in areas, some areas still need updating which is why they are selling As Is (priced accordingly), quick possession available before end of year! Call to schedule a showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Natasha Ratliff

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 12/04/2017

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Patterson

RE/MAX Concepts License #S65961000

RE/MAX Concepts

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned A-1

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,736 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Partially Finished Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06009474063000

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

1.03 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Acreages
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 103.63
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 100.40
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: Study
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1736
  • Total Sq Ft: 1736

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0340
  • Lot S F: 45046
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06009474063000
  • Zoning: A-1

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: 4560.00
  • Net Taxes: 4560.00
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • School District: Southeast Polk

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2025
Sold by
Halder Terrence R
Bought by
Lee-Halder Ellen N
Current Estimated Value
$306,317

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,500
Outstanding Balance
$205,001
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$101,316

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2017
Closed on
Mar 1, 2018
Sold by
Valadez Joseph Ray and Valadez Dana Lynn
Bought by
Lee Halder Ellen N and Halder Terrence R
Seller's Agent
Natasha Ratliff
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Sara Patterson
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$187,500
Sold Price
$174,300
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,200
-7.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.10%
Original Mortgage
$171,142
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2003
Sold by
Kern David P and Kern Shelly L
Bought by
Valadez Joseph Ray and Valadez Dana Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,250
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2000
Sold by
Harrison Stephen F and Harrison Charlotte Rae
Bought by
Kern David P and Kern Shelly L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,477
Interest Rate
8.29%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lee-Halder Ellen N -- None Listed On Document
Lee Halder Ellen N $174,500 None Available
Valadez Joseph Ray $154,500 --
Kern David P $126,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee-Halder Ellen N $206,500
Previous Owner Lee Halder Ellen N $171,142
Previous Owner Valadez Joseph Ray $147,250
Previous Owner Kern David P $103,477
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/02/2018 03/02/18 Sold $174,300 -7.0% $100 / Sq Ft
02/26/2018 02/26/18 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2017 12/04/17 For Sale $187,500 -- $108 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $4,490 $256,700 $40,200 $216,500
2024 $4,490 $234,600 $36,200 $198,400
2023 $4,812 $234,600 $36,200 $198,400
2022 $4,752 $211,700 $33,800 $177,900
2021 $4,454 $211,700 $33,800 $177,900
2020 $4,372 $189,600 $30,200 $159,400
2019 $4,498 $189,600 $30,200 $159,400
2018 $4,542 $187,300 $27,200 $160,100
2017 $4,560 $187,300 $27,200 $160,100
2016 $4,520 $173,900 $25,200 $148,700
2015 $4,520 $173,900 $25,200 $148,700
2014 $5,040 $192,100 $27,500 $164,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Natasha Ratliff

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Natasha Ratliff

    RE/MAX

    (515) 943-0219

    4 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Natasha Ratliff
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  • Sara Patterson

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Sara Patterson

    RE/MAX

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Sara Patterson
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 551780

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-09474063000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Capitol Heights

4697 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA

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