$346,000
SOLD JUN 3, 2025

521 NE Elm St Elkhart, IA 50073

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,326 Sq Ft
8,456 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$261 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • North Polk Central Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of June 2025

This ranch re-sale is in impeccable shape. Backs up to walking trail/ pond so enjoy the serenity of no neigbors behind you. Home is is 4 BR and 3 Baths with a spacious 3- Car garage. Ring door bel lis included. Drop zone area off the garage. Primary bedroom has a nice bathroom with double sinks and a spacious closet. Convenient first floor laundry. Open floor plan makes entertaining easy. Fully finished basement with bedroom and bathroom. Enjoy the benefits of your very own wet bar. Plent of stroage space. This is your chance to get a very nice home at a great price. Small town living with the benefits of the North Polk School District. Easy acces to Ankeny, Ames and all of the Des Moines metro. Please contact your trusted resl estate professional for a private showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adam Bentz

Agency Iowa Listed on: 03/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Adam Bentz

Agency Iowa Listed on: 03/12/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,174

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 8,456 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • 1,326 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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 21100176100014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,174

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 267.35
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 260.94
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1314
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 696
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1326
  • Total Sq Ft: 1326

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 3 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: North Polk

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1940
  • Lot S F: 8456
  • Lot Size: 65
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 21100176100014
  • 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: 6174.00
  • Net Taxes: 5977.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: North Polk

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
Lemke Angel L and Wells Chad Allan
Bought by
Hoover Ariel and Hoover Matthew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$293,584
Outstanding Balance
$292,141
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$11,168

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2024
Sold by
Lemke Jason William
Bought by
Lemke Angel L and Wells Angel L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2006
Sold by
Leto Custom Homes Inc
Bought by
Lemke Jason William and Lemke Angel L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,750
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2006
Sold by
Tad Enterprises Ltd
Bought by
Leto Custom Homes Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,200
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $299,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $299,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Corporate Deed $174,500 Itc
Corporate Deed $157,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $293,584 FHA
Closed $293,584 FHA
Previous Owner $160,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $144,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $148,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $135,200 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Sold $346,000 -2.4% $261 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Price Changed $354,500 -1.3% $267 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $359,000 -- $271 / 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 $4,810 $266,200 $52,700 $213,500
2023 $4,634 $266,200 $52,700 $213,500
2022 $4,534 $216,800 $44,500 $172,300
2021 $4,138 $216,800 $44,500 $172,300
2020 $4,020 $193,300 $39,600 $153,700
2019 $3,690 $193,300 $39,600 $153,700
2018 $3,644 $170,100 $34,200 $135,900
2017 $3,688 $170,100 $34,200 $135,900
2016 $3,462 $167,000 $33,200 $133,800
2015 $3,462 $167,000 $33,200 $133,800
2014 $3,382 $156,900 $31,100 $125,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 713355

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 211-00177084000