$220,000
SOLD JUN 22, 2020

701 Valhigh Rd West Des Moines, IA 50265

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,595 Sq Ft
6,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Patio
  • Valley High School Rated A
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Outdoor Storage

About This Home

As of June 2020

Charming 1950's house with updates!


Welcome to this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in the heart of West Des Moines, blocks from Valley Junction. Enjoy the new granite countertops with new appliances. All new windows in the house, with a lifetime transferable warranty. New blinds that stay with the house. Fresh paint throughout. AC was replaced in 2017 and electrical box was replaced in 2019. First floor features 2 bedrooms and full bath with subway tile. The shower was added in 2016. Upstairs you will find the other 2 bedrooms, 3/4 bath and space for a toy room or an office. Basement offers more than enough storage and washer and dryer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Sornsen

Friedrich Realty License #B31379 Listed on: 05/09/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Member Non

CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,922

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned RS

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,595 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7825-11-101-023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,922

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1003.0
  • Architectural Style: 1 1/2 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Features:Storage Shed4: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Steel, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Block, Tile
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes
  • Features:Patio3: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: Attached
  • General Information:Garage Capacity: 1 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6500.0
  • Parcel #: 7825-11-101-023
  • Zoning: RS
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2020
Closed on
Jun 15, 2020
Sold by
Maahs Adam and Maahs Mallory J
Bought by
Johnson Lauren
Seller's Agent
Linda Sornsen
Friedrich Realty
Buyer's Agent
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.46%
Current Estimated Value
$274,484

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,484
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.46%
Original Mortgage
$198,000
Outstanding Balance
$177,438
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$97,046

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2015
Closed on
Oct 26, 2015
Sold by
Stillwell Scott Allen and Stillwell Sharon Elizabeth
Bought by
Maahs Adam
Seller's Agent
Kelly Schall
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
John Mauro
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.97%
Original Mortgage
$151,200
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $220,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $168,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $198,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $151,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $124,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Sold $220,000 +0.5% $138 / Sq Ft
05/10/2020 05/10/20 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2020 05/09/20 For Sale $219,000 +30.4% $137 / Sq Ft
10/28/2015 10/28/15 Sold $168,000 -4.0% $105 / Sq Ft
10/28/2015 10/28/15 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2015 08/12/15 For Sale $175,000 -- $110 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board 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 $3,922 $247,500 $53,900 $193,600
2023 $4,000 $247,500 $53,900 $193,600
2022 $3,954 $207,200 $46,600 $160,600
2021 $3,788 $207,200 $46,600 $160,600
2020 $3,558 $188,900 $42,300 $146,600
2019 $3,346 $188,900 $42,300 $146,600
2018 $3,350 $171,900 $37,800 $134,100
2017 $3,228 $171,900 $37,800 $134,100
2016 $3,154 $161,200 $34,900 $126,300
2015 $3,154 $161,200 $34,900 $126,300
2014 $3,062 $155,100 $32,900 $122,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 54754

APN: 320-03334000000