Matthew Young
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 444-5805
52 Total Sales
1 in Merle Hay
$269,000 Price
5707 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA 50311
Merle Hay NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $230,000 - $268,660
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,456
Sq Ft
$177/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 1 Fireplace
- Eat-In Kitchen
About This Home
As of August 2020Tons of character in this very well taken care of 3 bedroom home with an over sized 2 car garage. The original hardwood flooring has been beautifully restored and, along with much of the original trim, adds plenty of charm. Some of the updates include new plumbing, electrical, cabinets, tile floor, sewer line, windows and roof! The large living room boasts a fireplace and leads to the formal dining room/flex space. Upstairs, find 3 large bedrooms (master has a walk-in) and a full bathroom. Head out the back door to find plenty of parking, a very well landscaped yard and an over sized 2 car garage. Located on a large corner lot in a great neighborhood near Merle Hay Rd.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,462
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 8,448 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 64x132
- Property is zoned R1-60
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,456 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10012006001000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 7, 2020
Closed on
Aug 19, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Buyer's Agent
Chris Ranallo
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$186,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-6.95%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$67,974
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Outstanding Balance
$61,607
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$195,559
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 31, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 13, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Merle Hay, IA
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Matthew Young
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Brandon Winn
Brandon Winn
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
(515) 305-3383
126 Total Sales
5 in Merle Hay
$133K - $216K Price Range
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Jason Russell
Jason Russell
Responds QuicklyRealty ONE Group Impact
(515) 461-6743
109 Total Sales
4 in Merle Hay
$130K - $395K Price Range
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Chris Kew
Chris Kew
RE/MAX Precision
(515) 500-2960
283 Total Sales
5 in Merle Hay
$173K - $295K Price Range
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Jason Rude
Jason Rude
Rude Realty
(515) 400-4122
346 Total Sales
9 in Merle Hay
$208K - $257K Price Range
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Ginger Atcheson
Ginger Atcheson
Real Estate Property Solutions, LLC
(515) 400-3340
198 Total Sales
2 in Merle Hay
$246K - $248K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $186,000 | None Available | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $70,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2020 08/20/20 | Sold | $186,000 | -7.0% | $128 / Sq Ft |
| 08/20/2020 08/20/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/07/2020 07/07/20 | For Sale | $199,900 | -- | $137 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,172 | $250,600 | $49,600 | $201,000 |
| 2024 | $4,172 | $222,500 | $43,700 | $178,800 |
| 2023 | $4,340 | $222,500 | $43,700 | $178,800 |
| 2022 | $4,304 | $193,000 | $39,500 | $153,500 |
| 2021 | $4,282 | $193,000 | $39,500 | $153,500 |
| 2020 | $4,448 | $171,600 | $35,100 | $136,500 |
| 2019 | $4,058 | $171,600 | $35,100 | $136,500 |
| 2018 | $3,696 | $151,000 | $30,700 | $120,300 |
| 2017 | $3,274 | $151,000 | $30,700 | $120,300 |
| 2016 | $3,182 | $132,800 | $26,800 | $106,000 |
| 2015 | $3,182 | $132,800 | $26,800 | $106,000 |
| 2014 | $3,032 | $130,700 | $25,800 | $104,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Misty Darling
Seller's Agent in 2020
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
(515) 414-0059
24 in this area
1,886 Total Sales
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Chris Ranallo
CR
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Chris Ranallo
RE/MAX
(515) 321-1101
14 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 609172
APN: 100-12006001000
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