$236,500
SOLD NOV 15, 2021
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,562 Sq Ft
7,250 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$151 Per Sq Ft

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 2-minute walk to American Legion Park

About This Home

As of November 2021

This home is located at 521 4th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 and is currently priced at $236,500, approximately $151 per square foot. This property was built in 1911. 521 4th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Hillside Elementary School, Stilwell Junior High School, and Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

OUTSIDE AGENT

OTHER

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Hill Mitchum

Century 21 Signature

Century 21 Signature

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,700

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 7,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x145

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,562 Sq Ft Home
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32004745000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,700

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 151.41
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 151.41
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 920
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Formal Dining Rm
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Wine Fridge
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1562
  • Total Sq Ft: 1562

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Attic Fan
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1660
  • Lot S F: 7250
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X145
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32004745000000
  • 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: 3700.39
  • Net Taxes: 3526.44

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2021
Closed on
Nov 15, 2021
Sold by
Price Mattien and Oliver Lauren
Bought by
Cooper Chelsea R
Seller's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Buyer's Agent
Megan Hill Mitchum
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$236,500
Sold Price
$236,500
Total Days on Market
61
Current Estimated Value
$262,126

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,626
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.98%
Original Mortgage
$212,850
Outstanding Balance
$199,116
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$63,010

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2014
Closed on
Apr 2, 2015
Sold by
Richmond Elek O and Richmond Amy S
Bought by
Price Mattien and Oliver Lauren
Seller's Agent
Steve Clark
VIA Group, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-6.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.12%
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2005
Sold by
Gibbs Bruce J and Gibbs Marilyn E
Bought by
Richmond Elek O and Richmond Amy S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $236,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $115,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $212,850 New Conventional
Closed $11,825 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $142,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,439 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,672 Unknown
Previous Owner $116,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2021 11/15/21 Sold $236,500 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
10/16/2021 10/16/21 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2021 09/15/21 For Sale $236,500 +57.7% $151 / Sq Ft
04/06/2015 04/06/15 Sold $150,000 -6.2% $96 / Sq Ft
04/03/2015 04/03/15 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2014 09/26/14 For Sale $159,900 -- $102 / 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
2024 $3,768 $248,200 $42,300 $205,900
2023 $3,360 $248,200 $42,300 $205,900
2022 $3,320 $182,900 $34,000 $148,900
2021 $3,148 $182,900 $34,000 $148,900
2020 $3,098 $165,600 $30,700 $134,900
2019 $2,872 $165,600 $30,700 $134,900
2018 $2,874 $148,700 $27,200 $121,500
2017 $2,820 $148,700 $27,200 $121,500
2016 $2,754 $141,900 $25,400 $116,500
2015 $2,754 $141,900 $25,400 $116,500
2014 $2,284 $117,900 $24,600 $93,300
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 643402

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-04745000000