
5545 E Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA 50317
Capitol Heights NeighborhoodAbout This Home
As of May 2020This Foreclosure has new floor coverings, new paint, new appliances, new furnace and hot water heater. If you want an in-town acreage with a huge yard this home is a must see. It was recently appraised for $248,000 so it won't last long. It is being sold as-is. Don't miss out on this opportunity, huge garage, lots of sq footage at a foreclosure price.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
United Real Estate Professionals License #B41283 Listed on: 03/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent
Kerrie Knudsen
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S68052

Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $240,500 | None Available | |
Sheriffs Deed | $177,135 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $27,000 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $19,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $218,875 | No Value Available | |
Closed | $218,875 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $216,600 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $202,973 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
Previous Owner | $122,500 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
05/27/2025 05/27/25 | For Sale | $339,900 | +49.1% | $261 / Sq Ft |
05/20/2020 05/20/20 | Sold | $228,000 | +3.7% | $116 / Sq Ft |
04/06/2020 04/06/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/23/2020 03/23/20 | For Sale | $219,900 | -- | $112 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,262 | $312,700 | $78,600 | $234,100 |
2023 | $5,844 | $312,700 | $78,600 | $234,100 |
2022 | $5,774 | $246,300 | $63,600 | $182,700 |
2021 | $5,666 | $246,300 | $63,600 | $182,700 |
2020 | $5,356 | $230,300 | $59,400 | $170,900 |
2019 | $5,264 | $230,300 | $59,400 | $170,900 |
2018 | $5,318 | $217,800 | $55,200 | $162,600 |
2017 | $5,370 | $217,800 | $55,200 | $162,600 |
2016 | $5,701 | $203,300 | $50,900 | $152,400 |
2015 | $5,324 | $203,300 | $50,900 | $152,400 |
2014 | $5,389 | $190,700 | $47,200 | $143,500 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Michelle Greene
(515) 971-6965
270 Total Sales
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B
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Briar Greene
(641) 218-1206
2 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2020
Sara Samms
United Real Estate Professionals
(515) 460-0777
111 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2020
Kerrie Knudsen
RE/MAX
(515) 229-0730
75 Total Sales
Map
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 54336
APN: 060-03748017000
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