NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5902 SW 12th St Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $213,008 - $239,000

-- Bed
1 Bath
1,512 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 11, 2023

Last sale price $200,000 $132 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,579/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Kitchens
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of January 2023

All information obtained from seller and public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jayme Goodrich

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 12/05/2022

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Fernando Aveiga

EXP Realty, LLC

EXP Realty, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,422

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 9,983

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 1,512 Sq Ft Home
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • 2 Kitchens

Additional Features

  • 9,983 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12006859009000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,422

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Style: Duplex
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 132.28
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 132.28
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Refrigerators: 2
  • Stoves Total: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1512
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 200
  • Kitchens: 2
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1512
  • Total Sq Ft: 1512

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2290
  • Lot S F: 9983
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12006859009000
  • Zoning: N3A

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3422.00
  • Net Taxes: 3422.00
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Total Units: 2

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2025
Sold by
Carlson Sarah Louise and Antonio Terrazas Corral Oscar
Bought by
Carlson Sarah L
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$225,752

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2022
Closed on
Jan 10, 2023
Sold by
Benshoof Jack D and Benshoof Ingeborg A
Bought by
Carlson Sarah L
Seller's Agent
Jayme Goodrich
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Fernando Aveiga
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$200,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Carlson Sarah L -- --
Carlson Sarah L -- --
Carlson Sarah L $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Carlson Sarah L $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/11/2023 01/11/23 Sold $200,000 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft
12/09/2022 12/09/22 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2022 12/05/22 For Sale $200,000 -- $132 / 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 $3,774 $191,800 $32,900 $158,900
2023 $3,448 $191,800 $32,900 $158,900
2022 $3,422 $146,300 $28,200 $118,100
2021 $3,308 $146,300 $28,200 $118,100
2020 $3,438 $132,600 $25,400 $107,200
2019 $3,400 $132,600 $25,400 $107,200
2018 $3,366 $126,500 $22,400 $104,100
2017 $3,124 $126,500 $22,400 $104,100
2016 $3,044 $115,500 $20,400 $95,100
2015 $3,044 $115,500 $20,400 $95,100
2014 $2,870 $112,100 $19,500 $92,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jayme Goodrich

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jayme Goodrich

    RE/MAX

    (515) 707-5626

    6 in this area

    114 Total Sales

    Jayme Goodrich
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  • Fernando Aveiga

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Fernando Aveiga

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (515) 782-5174

    9 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    Fernando Aveiga
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 664769

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-06859009000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous South

5902 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 5902 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 05 December 2022 and is currently estimated at $225,752, approximately $149 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 5902 SW 12th St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Wright Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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