NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5720 Walnut Hill Ave Des Moines, IA 50312

Waterbury Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $343,000 - $385,436

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,969 Sq Ft
$184/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 20, 2014

Last sale price $168,000 $85 Per Sq Ft

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,536/month

161 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2014

Charming Waterbury home! Great location! Many nice updates, remodeled kitchen, spacious sunroom, private lot. Close to shopping & bike paths. Exceptional value!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John T. McCartan

Iowa Realty Jordan Grove Listed on: 03/12/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Baehr

Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 62x270

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,969 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09006792000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 86.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 85.00
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1308
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Formal Dining Rm
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1969
  • Total Sq Ft: 1969

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3870
  • Lot S F: 16875
  • Lot Size: 62x270
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09006792000000
  • 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: 4662.00
  • Net Taxes: 4662.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5720WALNUT HAVEPOLKDESMOINE50312
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2014
Closed on
Aug 14, 2014
Sold by
Oplt Douglas J and Oplt Jessica
Bought by
Berg Stephanie
Seller's Agent
John T. McCartan
Iowa Realty Jordan Grove
Buyer's Agent
Jim Baehr
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-11.53%
Current Estimated Value
$362,359

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$194,359
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.12%
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Outstanding Balance
$104,947
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$286,617

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2011
Sold by
Leek Nathan R and Hippen Leek Hilary F
Bought by
Oplt Douglas J and Oplt James R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,400
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2005
Sold by
Cooper Dianne P and Wilson Tereasa K
Bought by
Leek Nathan R and Hippen Leek Hilary F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2003
Sold by
Manbeck Christine K
Bought by
Cooper Dianne P and Wilson Tereasa K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,790
Interest Rate
5.47%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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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
Berg Stephanie $168,000 None Available
Oplt Douglas J $211,500 Itc
Leek Nathan R $172,000 --
Cooper Dianne P $142,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Berg Stephanie $134,400
Previous Owner Oplt Douglas J $148,400
Previous Owner Leek Nathan R $138,000
Previous Owner Leek Nathan $35,000
Previous Owner Cooper Dianne P $140,790
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2014 08/20/14 Sold $168,000 -11.5% $85 / Sq Ft
08/20/2014 08/20/14 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2014 03/12/14 For Sale $189,900 -- $96 / 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 $6,206 $315,500 $90,400 $225,100
2023 $6,082 $315,500 $90,400 $225,100
2022 $6,036 $258,100 $76,700 $181,400
2021 $5,718 $258,100 $76,700 $181,400
2020 $5,940 $229,100 $68,600 $160,500
2019 $5,556 $229,100 $68,600 $160,500
2018 $5,498 $206,700 $61,400 $145,300
2017 $5,006 $206,700 $61,400 $145,300
2016 $4,878 $185,100 $54,500 $130,600
2015 $4,878 $185,100 $54,500 $130,600
2014 $5,206 $203,300 $51,900 $151,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    John T. McCartan

    Iowa Realty Jordan Grove

  • Jim Baehr

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jim Baehr

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 202-6181

    3 in this area

    36 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 431695

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-06792000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50312 Waterbury

5720 Walnut Hill Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 5720 Walnut Hill Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 since 12 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $362,359, approximately $184 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 5720 Walnut Hill Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Hanawalt Elementary School, Merrill Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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