NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Leach Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $177,000 - $189,043

-- Bed
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 01, 2021

Last sale price $127,000 $122 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,275/month

1 Day on Market

About This Home

As of February 2021

This home is located at 521 Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 31 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $183,511, approximately $176 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 521 Leach Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

Last Listed By

Jennifer Farrell

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 01/31/2021

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,064

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 6,912 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 48x144

Home Design

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • Bungalow

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12006624001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,064

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 122.12
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 122.12
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1040
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1040
  • Total Sq Ft: 1040

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1590
  • Lot S F: 6912
  • Lot Size: 48X144
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12006624001000
  • 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: 3064.00
  • Net Taxes: 2836.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2021
Closed on
Jan 28, 2021
Sold by
White Judi and Putz Raymond D
Bought by
Crawford Eric J
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Farrell
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Krystle Mohr
Platinum Realty LLC
List Price
$127,000
Sold Price
$127,000
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$183,511

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$56,511
Original Mortgage
$114,300
Outstanding Balance
$105,695
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

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
Crawford Eric J $127,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crawford Eric J $114,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/03/2021 02/03/21 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2021 02/01/21 Sold $127,000 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
01/31/2021 01/31/21 For Sale $127,000 -- $122 / 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 $3,034 $164,700 $28,900 $135,800
2023 $2,848 $164,700 $28,900 $135,800
2022 $2,824 $129,700 $23,800 $105,900
2021 $2,738 $129,700 $23,800 $105,900
2020 $2,836 $121,600 $22,300 $99,300
2019 $2,616 $121,600 $22,300 $99,300
2018 $2,582 $109,100 $19,500 $89,600
2017 $2,448 $109,100 $19,500 $89,600
2016 $2,378 $102,300 $18,000 $84,300
2015 $2,378 $102,300 $18,000 $84,300
2014 $2,288 $101,700 $17,500 $84,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Farrell

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jennifer Farrell

    RE/MAX

    (515) 779-7500

    3 in this area

    395 Total Sales

    Jennifer Farrell
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  • Krystle Mohr

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Krystle Mohr

    Platinum Realty LLC

    (515) 250-0515

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Krystle Mohr
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 621610

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-06624001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

521 Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 521 Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 31 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $183,511, approximately $176 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 521 Leach Ave 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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