NOT LISTED FOR SALE

608 Creston Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $159,000 - $190,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
940 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2017

Last sale price $119,900 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,248/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dining Area
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of November 2017

Wow...completely updated 3 bed, 1 bath home with gigantic 2 car garage. You will love the main floor master bedroom with built ins, formal dining area, huge remodeled kitchen with all new appliances, tiled bath area and mudroom with barn door. New windows in most of the home. Partially fenced gigantic yard. Close to schools and bus line.

Last Listed By

Kathy Swanson

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 09/29/2017

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,312

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 9,787 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67x145

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 940 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

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 01003529000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,312

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 127.55
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 127.55
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 696
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 940
  • Total Sq Ft: 940

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

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: 0.2250
  • Lot S F: 9787
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 67X145
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01003529000000
  • Zoning: R

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: 2312.00
  • Net Taxes: 2312.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2017
Closed on
Nov 15, 2017
Sold by
Ambr Properties L L C
Bought by
White Chauntia F
Seller's Agent
Kathy Swanson
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Hawkins
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$119,900
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$180,219

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,319
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$117,727
Outstanding Balance
$98,930
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$77,779

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 27, 2016
Closed on
Feb 7, 2017
Sold by
Swanson Craig and Swanson Carey
Bought by
Ambr Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Kathy Swanson
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Swanson
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$40,000
Sold Price
$40,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
269.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2008
Sold by
Reisinger Brice and Reisinger Danielle
Bought by
Avelo Mortgage Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2006
Sold by
Tursi Frank
Bought by
Reisinger Brice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,980
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1999
Sold by
Hillsman Sherman and Tatman Mary Alice
Bought by
Custard Glenn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,800
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
VA

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
White Chauntia F $120,000 None Available
Ambr Properties Llc $40,000 None Available
Avelo Mortgage Llc $69,000 None Available
Reisinger Brice $104,500 None Available
Custard Glenn $64,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open White Chauntia F $117,727
Previous Owner Swanson Craig $60,000
Previous Owner Reisinger Brice $20,980
Previous Owner Reisinger Brice $83,920
Previous Owner Custard Glenn $66,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/17/2017 11/17/17 Sold $119,900 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
10/13/2017 10/13/17 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2017 09/29/17 For Sale $119,900 +199.8% $128 / Sq Ft
01/16/2017 01/16/17 Sold $40,000 0.0% $43 / Sq Ft
01/09/2017 01/09/17 Pending -- -- --
12/27/2016 12/27/16 For Sale $40,000 -- $43 / 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 $2,862 $155,900 $32,900 $123,000
2023 $2,680 $155,900 $32,900 $123,000
2022 $2,658 $122,600 $27,100 $95,500
2021 $2,500 $122,600 $27,100 $95,500
2020 $2,592 $108,800 $24,100 $84,700
2019 $2,286 $108,800 $24,100 $84,700
2018 $2,490 $93,600 $21,000 $72,600
2017 $2,312 $93,600 $21,000 $72,600
2016 $2,254 $85,500 $19,000 $66,500
2015 $2,254 $85,500 $19,000 $66,500
2014 $2,288 $86,100 $18,900 $67,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Kathy Swanson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 778-3638

    4 in this area

    279 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 548752

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-03529000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Indianola Hills

608 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 608 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 29 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $180,219, approximately $191 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 608 Creston Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Park Avenue Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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