NOT LISTED FOR SALE

701 E Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

South Central DSM Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $143,000 - $166,940

3 Beds
1 Bath
928 Sq Ft
$168/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 12, 2014

Last sale price $79,000 $85 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,071/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ranch Style House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of November 2014

Park like setting for this newly renovated ranch home. Huge lot, almost an acre, and can be enjoyed from the 10 x 12 deck which is shaded in the afternoons. All new kitchen, flooring, interior paint, sidewalk, and driveway. The bathroom features a ceramic tile tub surround and linen pantry. The large master bedroom has 3 windows and built in entertainment shelves. The huge eat in kitchen features all new oak cabinets and appliances. This home also features a finished walkout basement with an additional bedroom, high efficiency furnace and W/H. There is plenty of parking and room for a big garage, in NFC area.

Last Listed By

John Lacey

JJL Properties Listed on: 09/13/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.96

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 928 Sq Ft Home
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12006919000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 86.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 85.00
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 450
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 928
  • Total Sq Ft: 928

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak, Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt, Gravel

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: 0.9600
  • Lot S F: 41818
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12006919000000
  • 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: 1998.00
  • Net Taxes: 1998.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 701EWATROUSAVEPOLKDESMOINE50315
  • Tax Year: 2015

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2014
Closed on
Nov 11, 2014
Sold by
Jjl Properties Llc
Bought by
Bibian-Reyes Miquel
Seller's Agent
John Lacey
JJL Properties
Buyer's Agent
Laura Slavin
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$79,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-1.13%
Total Days on Market
60
Current Estimated Value
$155,985

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,985
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.67%
Original Mortgage
$77,569
Outstanding Balance
$61,132
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$94,853

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2013
Closed on
Mar 10, 2014
Sold by
The Secretary Of Hud
Bought by
Jjl Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Tylonda Mason
Platinum Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
John Lacey
JJL Properties
List Price
$50,000
Sold Price
$42,554
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,446
-14.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
151.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2013
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
The Secretary Of Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2013
Sold by
Jackson Amanda J and Deer Ridge Iv Lp
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2009
Sold by
Hansen Richard Kyhl
Bought by
Jackson Amanda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,933
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2009
Sold by
Liquidation Properties Inc
Bought by
Hansen Richard Kyhl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2009
Sold by
White Amanda and Anson Street Llc
Bought by
Liquidation Properties Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2005
Sold by
Vance Robert and Vance Shannon M
Bought by
White Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
8.85%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2002
Sold by
Vance Rodney J and Vance Tammy L
Bought by
Vance Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$44,800
Interest Rate
7.13%

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
Bibian-Reyes Miquel $79,000 None Available
Jjl Properties Llc -- None Available
The Secretary Of Hud -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $55,200 None Available
Jackson Amanda J $86,000 None Available
Hansen Richard Kyhl $44,500 None Available
Liquidation Properties Inc $53,600 None Available
White Amanda $84,500 --
Vance Robert $55,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bibian-Reyes Miquel $77,569
Previous Owner Jackson Amanda J $84,933
Previous Owner White Amanda $80,000
Previous Owner White Amanda $20,000
Previous Owner White Amanda $68,000
Previous Owner White Amanda $17,000
Previous Owner Vance Robert $44,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/12/2014 11/12/14 Sold $79,000 -1.1% $85 / Sq Ft
11/12/2014 11/12/14 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2014 09/13/14 For Sale $79,900 +87.8% $86 / Sq Ft
03/13/2014 03/13/14 Sold $42,554 -14.9% $60 / Sq Ft
02/24/2014 02/24/14 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2013 11/07/13 For Sale $50,000 -- $70 / 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 $2,366 $130,700 $37,100 $93,600
2023 $2,224 $130,700 $37,100 $93,600
2022 $2,204 $103,200 $29,800 $73,400
2021 $2,134 $103,200 $29,800 $73,400
2020 $2,212 $94,100 $27,000 $67,100
2019 $1,916 $94,100 $27,000 $67,100
2018 $1,890 $79,800 $22,500 $57,300
2017 $1,788 $79,800 $22,500 $57,300
2016 $1,736 $74,600 $21,000 $53,600
2015 $1,736 $74,600 $21,000 $53,600
2014 $1,360 $51,200 $21,200 $30,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    John Lacey

    JJL Properties

    (515) 494-6448

    5 Total Sales

    John Lacey
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  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Tylonda Mason

    Platinum Realty LLC

    (515) 778-2572

    35 Total Sales

    Tylonda Mason
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  • Laura Slavin

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Laura Slavin

    RE/MAX

    (515) 202-4129

    9 in this area

    242 Total Sales

    Laura Slavin
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  • M

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Matt Funk

    5x80 Realty

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 442658

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-06919000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

701 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 701 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 13 September 2014 and is currently estimated at $155,985, approximately $168 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 701 E Watrous Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Lovejoy Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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