NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 S Oak Park Ave Colfax, IA 50054

Estimated Value: $253,000 - $287,399

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,356 Sq Ft
$198/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 18, 2023

Last sale price $259,500 $191 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,863/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire Pit

About This Home

As of October 2023

The Best of Both Worlds! This well loved home offers the peace and tranquility of small town living with all the hustle and bustle nearby of Newton, Altoona & DSM. Step inside to over 2,200 finished sqft. The main level offers a living room with a large picture window for natural light. This is open to the formal dining area. All appliances are included in the eat-in kitchen. There is no shortage of storage with the walls of cabinets that are extra deep! A short flight of steps leads up to the full bath & three bedrooms. The parents will want the super large one w/dbl closets! Finished lower level includes ½ bath, bedroom and a stunning wall of built-ins and fireplace. Try to spot the secret storage area! A few more steps down is a large rec room and unfinished area for the laundry room. Yep! The washer/dryer are included. The attached garage is perfect for rain or snow! Need more storage? You will appreciate the one car detached garage with carport at the back of the lot. There is an alleyway easement making it easy to pull in the boat or other small vehicles. This yard is ¾ of an acre with shade trees. Welcome Home to Colfax!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pennie Carroll

Pennie Carroll & Associates Listed on: 08/24/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Nissly

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,922

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 178x196

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,356 Sq Ft Home
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1112207007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,922

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Level
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 191.37
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 191.37
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Direct Vent Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Fireplace Screen, Laminate Floors, See Remarks, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1356
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 850
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level, Rec. Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1356
  • Total Sq Ft: 1356

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Storage Shed, Fire Pit
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Colfax-Mingo

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.7942
  • Lot S F: 34594
  • Lot Size: 178X196
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1112207007
  • 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: 4922.00
  • Net Taxes: 4720.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Colfax-Mingo

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2023
Closed on
Oct 20, 2023
Sold by
Ross Richard L and Ross Linda S
Bought by
Thielen Aaron J and Thielen Tawny R
Seller's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Steve Nissly
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$259,500
Sold Price
$259,500
Views
80
Current Estimated Value
$267,850

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,350
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.30%
Original Mortgage
$199,500
Outstanding Balance
$196,685
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$88,383

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2017
Closed on
Jul 10, 2017
Sold by
John Weirick
Bought by
Ross Richard and Ross Linda
Seller's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Buyer's Agent
Sherri Skay
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$181,500
Sold Price
$181,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.86%
Original Mortgage
$130,500
Interest Rate
3.96%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Thielen Aaron J $259,500 None Listed On Document
Ross Richard -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thielen Aaron J $199,500
Previous Owner Ross Richard $130,500
Previous Owner Ross Richard --
Previous Owner Ross Richard L $130,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2023 10/18/23 Sold $259,500 0.0% $191 / Sq Ft
09/14/2023 09/14/23 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2023 08/24/23 For Sale $259,500 +43.0% $191 / Sq Ft
07/07/2017 07/07/17 Sold $181,500 0.0% $82 / Sq Ft
07/07/2017 07/07/17 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2017 05/28/17 For Sale $181,500 -- $82 / 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 $4,746 $260,530 $44,600 $215,930
2023 $4,746 $265,060 $44,600 $220,460
2022 $4,298 $216,050 $44,600 $171,450
2021 $4,190 $200,410 $44,600 $155,810
2020 $4,190 $184,220 $23,400 $160,820
2019 $4,042 $168,830 $0 $0
2018 $4,042 $139,590 $0 $0
2017 $3,172 $139,590 $0 $0
2016 $3,180 $139,590 $0 $0
2015 $3,154 $139,590 $0 $0
2014 $3,002 $139,590 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 680816

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-12-207-007