NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5911 S Union St Des Moines, IA 50315

South Central DSM Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $220,000 - $238,064

-- Bed
2 Baths
1,408 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 10, 2021

Last sale price $192,500 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,623/month

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Kitchens
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Storage

About This Home

As of September 2021

2 bedroom, 1 bath unit on each side. Full unfinished basement and attached 1 car garage. We have 5 duplex's available to purchase together or will sell separately.

Last Listed By

Michelle Bartlett

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 07/15/2021

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,486

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 10,010 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x143

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • 1,408 Sq Ft Home
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • 2 Kitchens
  • Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12000645003000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,486

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Style: Duplex
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 141.97
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 136.72
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Dishwashers: 2
  • Disposals: 2
  • Refrigerators: 2
  • Stoves Total: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1408
  • Kitchens: 2
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Storage: Yes
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1408
  • Total Sq Ft: 1408

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air
  • Separate Meters: Y

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2300
  • Lot S F: 10010
  • Lot Size: 70X143
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12000645003000
  • Zoning: N3B

Rental Info

  • Landlord Tenant Utilities: Electric Tenant, Gas Tenant, Water Tenant

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3486.00
  • Net Taxes: 3486.00
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2021
Closed on
Sep 9, 2021
Sold by
Hensley Rebecca K
Bought by
Ceballos Alejandro Vargas
Seller's Agent
Michelle Bartlett
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Samuel Humphrey
EXIT Realty & Associates
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$192,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-3.7%
Total Days on Market
57
Current Estimated Value
$232,016

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,516
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%
Original Mortgage
$154,000
Outstanding Balance
$142,069
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$99,441

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2006
Sold by
Biddle James R and James & Marjorie Biddle Trust
Bought by
Biddle James R

Range of Values:

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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
Ceballos Alejandro Vargas $192,500 None Available
Biddle James R -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ceballos Alejandro Vargas $154,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Sold $192,500 -3.7% $137 / Sq Ft
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2021 07/15/21 For Sale $199,900 -- $142 / 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 $3,896 $198,000 $30,800 $167,200
2023 $3,590 $198,000 $30,800 $167,200
2022 $3,562 $152,300 $25,300 $127,000
2021 $3,356 $152,300 $25,300 $127,000
2020 $3,486 $134,500 $22,200 $112,300
2019 $3,518 $134,500 $22,200 $112,300
2018 $3,482 $130,900 $19,500 $111,400
2017 $3,296 $130,900 $19,500 $111,400
2016 $3,212 $121,900 $17,800 $104,100
2015 $3,212 $121,900 $17,800 $104,100
2014 $3,106 $121,300 $17,300 $104,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michelle Bartlett

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

  • Anita Nemmers

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Anita Nemmers

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 689-6271

    2 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Anita Nemmers
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  • Samuel Humphrey

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Samuel Humphrey

    EXIT Realty & Associates

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 633683

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-00645003000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

5911 S Union St, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 5911 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 15 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $232,016, approximately $164 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 5911 S Union St is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Mccombs Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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