NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4721 Observatory Rd Des Moines, IA 50311

Waveland Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $339,500

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,506 Sq Ft
$225/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2015

Last sale price $197,500 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,246/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1-minute walk to McCollum-Waveland Tennis Complex

About This Home

As of April 2015

Updated ranch near Waveland Golf Course and tennis courts.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Wanamaker

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 03/06/2015

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Last Buyer's Agent

Douglas Burnett

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,926

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 9,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 18

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,506 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09008139000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,926

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 133.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 131.00
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 966
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 700
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1506
  • Total Sq Ft: 1506

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2090
  • Lot S F: 9100
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50 x 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09008139000000
  • 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: 3926.00
  • Net Taxes: 3698.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4721OBSERVATRDPOLKDESMOINE50311

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2021
Sold by
Rossow Michael W and Rossow Savannah W
Bought by
City Of Des Moines
Total Days on Market
54
Current Estimated Value
$339,500

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2015
Closed on
Apr 24, 2015
Sold by
Bakker Eric L and Fischer Drennan L
Bought by
Rossow Michael and Rossow Savannah
Seller's Agent
Rick Wanamaker
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Douglas Burnett
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$197,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-1.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,750
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2009
Sold by
Fischer Drennan L and Bakker Eric L
Bought by
Fischer Drennan L and Bakker Eric L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2003
Sold by
Hensley Stephen C and Hamilton Reggie
Bought by
Fischer Drennan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,600
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
City Of Des Moines $3,750 --
Rossow Michael $197,500 None Available
Fischer Drennan L -- None Available
Fischer Drennan L $124,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rossow Michael W $220,000
Previous Owner Rossow Michael $177,750
Previous Owner Fischer Drennan L $492,000
Previous Owner Fischer Drennan L $100,600
Closed Fischer Drennan L $11,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2015 04/29/15 Sold $197,500 -1.2% $131 / Sq Ft
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2015 03/06/15 For Sale $199,900 -- $133 / 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
2022 $5,850 $259,100 $50,500 $208,600
2021 $5,704 $259,100 $50,500 $208,600
2020 $5,922 $237,200 $46,200 $191,000
2019 $5,660 $237,200 $46,200 $191,000
2018 $5,596 $219,100 $41,700 $177,400
2017 $5,036 $219,100 $41,700 $177,400
2016 $4,900 $194,700 $36,700 $158,000
2015 $4,900 $194,700 $36,700 $158,000
2014 $4,624 $182,700 $33,900 $148,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rick Wanamaker

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Rick Wanamaker

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 771-2412

    285 Total Sales

    Rick Wanamaker
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Douglas Burnett

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 449923

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-08139000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50311 Waveland Park

4721 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 4721 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311 since 06 March 2015 and is currently priced at $339,500, approximately $225 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 4721 Observatory Rd is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Hubbell Elementary, Merrill Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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