NOT LISTED FOR SALE

523 Caulder Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $173,000 - $184,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
912 Sq Ft
$197/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 13, 2014

Last sale price $98,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,248/month

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shades
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2014

Immaculate ranch features 3 bedrooms. Eatin kitchen with refrigerator, range, dishwasher & pantry. Nice size living room with cove ceiling & gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Unfinished basement just ready for you to finish. All new interior paitn 2014. Large covered patio for your outside gatherings. 1 & 1/2 detached garage (13x20). Nice fenced yard.

Last Listed By

Sue Randleman

Iowa Realty South Listed on: 01/21/2014

Iowa Realty South

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,286

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 8,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x145
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 912 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01000351000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,286

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 110.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 107.00
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 912
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Other Rooms: Pantry
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 912
  • Total Sq Ft: 912

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2000
  • Lot S F: 8700
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 60x145
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01000351000000
  • Zoning: R1-60

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: 2286.00
  • Net Taxes: 2058.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 523CAULDERAVEPOLKDESMOINE50315

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2014
Closed on
Mar 11, 2014
Sold by
Marcsisak Donna Rae
Bought by
Gardner Donald S and Gardner Angela K
Seller's Agent
Sue Randleman
Iowa Realty South
Buyer's Agent
Shane Guely
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$98,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-1.9%
Total Days on Market
51
Current Estimated Value
$179,597

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,597
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.58%
Original Mortgage
$96,224
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2001
Sold by
Peterson Timothy
Bought by
Marcsisak Donna Rae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,686
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 1999
Sold by
Molgaard Andrew Dennis and Molgaard Julie A Farrier
Bought by
Peterson Timothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,150
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

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
Gardner Donald S $98,000 None Available
Marcsisak Donna Rae $84,500 --
Peterson Timothy $68,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gardner Donald S $2,609
Open Gardner Donald S $96,270
Closed Gardner Donald S $96,224
Previous Owner Marcsisak Donna Rae $88,000
Previous Owner Marcsisak Donna Rae $83,686
Previous Owner Peterson Timothy $66,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/13/2014 03/13/14 Sold $98,000 -1.9% $107 / Sq Ft
03/13/2014 03/13/14 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2014 01/21/14 For Sale $99,900 -- $110 / 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 $2,920 $158,900 $32,100 $126,800
2023 $2,756 $158,900 $32,100 $126,800
2022 $2,732 $125,800 $26,400 $99,400
2021 $2,600 $125,800 $26,400 $99,400
2020 $2,696 $112,800 $23,500 $89,300
2019 $2,450 $112,800 $23,500 $89,300
2018 $2,420 $99,700 $20,400 $79,300
2017 $2,244 $99,700 $20,400 $79,300
2016 $2,182 $91,500 $18,500 $73,000
2015 $2,182 $91,500 $18,500 $73,000
2014 $2,130 $92,100 $18,300 $73,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sue Randleman

    Iowa Realty South

    (515) 250-1385

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  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Kevin Randleman

    Iowa Realty South

  • Shane Guely

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Shane Guely

    RE/MAX

    (515) 961-6720

    2 in this area

    164 Total Sales

    Shane Guely
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 429698

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010/00351-000-000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

523 Caulder Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 523 Caulder Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 21 January 2014 and is currently estimated at $179,597, approximately $196 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 523 Caulder Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Park Avenue Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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