$250,000
SOLD JAN 10, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,206 Sq Ft
7,413 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$207 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • Patio
  • Family Room Downstairs

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to Valley Junction! This home has been exceptionally cared for with newer windows, siding, roof, electrical panel and sewer line. Tastefully updated bathrooms and paint. New stainless steel appliances and LVP flooring. Large family room in front of home and a second living space in the rear surrounded by windows. Finished space downstairs with a bedroom, living space, 3/4 bath and ample storage. Fenced yard with landscaping plus a patio area. Oversized 2 car attached garage. Call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Perkins

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Morris

Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency

Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,165

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 7,413 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x148
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,206 Sq Ft Home
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Dining Area
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32003839000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,165

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 210.61
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 207.30
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Drapes/Curtains
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 842
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 400
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1206
  • Total Sq Ft: 1206

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • 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: 0.1700
  • Lot S F: 7413
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X148
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32003839000000
  • 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: 3165.00
  • Net Taxes: 3165.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2024
Closed on
Jan 9, 2025
Sold by
Ohara Leslie M and Hall Jason Eugene
Bought by
Humphrey Margaret A
Seller's Agent
Kelly Perkins
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Megan Morris
Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.47%
Total Days on Market
53
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$249,594

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$406
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.18%
Original Mortgage
$5,000
Outstanding Balance
$5,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Estimated Equity
$245,160

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2021
Closed on
Apr 12, 2021
Sold by
Tesene Justin D
Bought by
Ohara Leslie M
Seller's Agent
Eric Vetsch
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Perkins
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$207,500
Sold Price
$206,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.31%
Original Mortgage
$195,700
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2019
Closed on
Mar 13, 2019
Sold by
Meinecke Mark F
Bought by
Tesene Justin D
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Horner
Gillum Group Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brent Lenz
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$179,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.70%
Original Mortgage
$176,641
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2018
Sold by
Meinecke James Calvin and James Calvin Meinecke Revocabl
Bought by
Meinecke Mark F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2017
Sold by
Meinecke James C
Bought by
Revocabl Meinecke James Calvin and Revocabl James Calvin Meinecke

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 1997
Sold by
Meinecke Calvin N and Meinecke Margaret J
Bought by
Meinecke James C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,400
Interest Rate
7.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1997
Sold by
Shelley Bradley C and Shelley Elizabeth Ann
Bought by
Meinecke Calvin N and Meinecke Margaret J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,700
Interest Rate
8.27%

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $250,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $206,000 First American Mortgage Sln
Warranty Deed $180,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $71,500 --
Warranty Deed $70,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $5,000 No Value Available
Open $240,500 VA
Previous Owner $195,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $177,350 FHA
Previous Owner $176,641 FHA
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $68,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $49,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $250,000 -1.6% $207 / Sq Ft
11/26/2024 11/26/24 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2024 11/07/24 Price Changed $254,000 -1.9% $211 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 For Sale $259,000 +25.7% $215 / Sq Ft
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Sold $206,000 -0.7% $171 / Sq Ft
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2021 02/26/21 For Sale $207,500 +15.3% $172 / Sq Ft
03/15/2019 03/15/19 Sold $179,900 0.0% $149 / Sq Ft
03/15/2019 03/15/19 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2019 01/14/19 For Sale $179,900 -- $149 / 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 $3,450 $228,100 $42,500 $185,600
2023 $3,242 $228,100 $42,500 $185,600
2022 $3,202 $176,800 $34,100 $142,700
2021 $3,042 $176,800 $34,100 $142,700
2020 $2,992 $160,300 $30,800 $129,500
2019 $2,798 $160,300 $30,800 $129,500
2018 $2,800 $145,100 $27,300 $117,800
2017 $2,728 $145,100 $27,300 $117,800
2016 $2,666 $137,600 $25,500 $112,100
2015 $2,666 $137,600 $25,500 $112,100
2014 $2,624 $134,200 $24,300 $109,900
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 705254

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-03839000000