NOT LISTED FOR SALE

516 Valhigh Rd West Des Moines, IA 50265

Estimated Value: $264,000 - $291,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,613 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2018

Last sale price $196,500 $122 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,891/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2018

Adorable Cape Cod! Gorgeous sunroom/family room addition with southern exposure features fireplace and access to large deck. Mature & modern landscaping surrounds the partially fenced back yard making for a wonderful space to relax and entertain. Spacious eat in kitchen with lots of cabinets and space for a large table. Stainless appliances and tiled backsplash. Nice sized family room with hardwood floors. Both main level bedrooms have hardwood floors and ample closets. updated full bath with newer fixtures, newer floor tile and tile surround. Super spacious master/large guest retreat upstairs has lots of windows for natural light and a 3/4 bath. Other great features of this home include newer windows throughout, newer light fixtures, lower level rec space and a large 2.5 car garage...Lots of updates including the roof, furnace, air, sump pump and water heater all in the last 3 years.

Last Listed By

Melanee Stanbrough

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 06/19/2018

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,781

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,203 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 58x124

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,613 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003312000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,781

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Architecture: Cape Cod
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 120.83
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 121.82
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 940
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 400
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: See Remarks
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1613
  • Total Sq Ft: 1613

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Mahogany, Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1650
  • Lot S F: 7203
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 58X124
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003312000000
  • Zoning: RES

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: 3781.00
  • Net Taxes: 3601.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
Thompson Cara A
Bought by
Kersey Jacob A and Kersey Jennifer M
Total Days on Market
71
Current Estimated Value
$276,065

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,015
Outstanding Balance
$197,270
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$78,795

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2018
Closed on
Aug 27, 2018
Sold by
Sommer Andy J and Sommer Jillian L
Bought by
Gregory Cara
Seller's Agent
Melanee Stanbrough
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Ackerlund
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$194,900
Sold Price
$196,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,600
0.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.18%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2012
Closed on
Apr 24, 2012
Sold by
Wilson Mark L and Wilson Heather
Bought by
Sommer Andy J and Sommer Jillian L
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Hansen
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Melanee Stanbrough
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
List Price
$143,000
Sold Price
$141,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%
Original Mortgage
$133,950
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 1999
Sold by
Hatch James M and Hatch Doris M
Bought by
Wilson Mark L and Wilson Heather L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,700
Interest Rate
7.88%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kersey Jacob A $220,000 None Available
Gregory Cara $196,500 None Available
Sommer Andy J $140,500 Itc
Wilson Mark L $103,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kersey Jacob A $216,015
Previous Owner Sommer Andy J $133,950
Previous Owner Wilson Mark L $29,000
Previous Owner Wilson Mark L $100,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2018 08/29/18 Sold $196,500 +0.8% $122 / Sq Ft
08/29/2018 08/29/18 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2018 06/19/18 For Sale $194,900 +38.2% $121 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Sold $141,000 -1.4% $87 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2012 03/19/12 For Sale $143,000 -- $89 / 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 $4,236 $267,300 $58,500 $208,800
2023 $4,258 $267,300 $58,500 $208,800
2022 $4,208 $220,500 $50,500 $170,000
2021 $4,024 $220,500 $50,500 $170,000
2020 $3,964 $200,700 $45,900 $154,800
2019 $3,576 $200,700 $45,900 $154,800
2018 $3,580 $183,100 $41,000 $142,100
2017 $3,440 $183,100 $41,000 $142,100
2016 $3,362 $171,300 $37,900 $133,400
2015 $3,362 $171,300 $37,900 $133,400
2014 $3,306 $166,800 $36,100 $130,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 563608

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03312000000