$640,000
SOLD JUL 12, 2023

705 S 26th St West Des Moines, IA 50265

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,408 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$266 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Jordan Creek Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Gym
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2023

Charming modern farmhouse on nearly a one-half acre lot with private wooded back yard. This home has been recently updated, from top-to-bottom, with newer kitchen, bathrooms, paint, and flooring. The first floor has solid hickory floors, shiplap ceilings, a vaulted great room with a gas fireplace; kitchen with professional stainless-steel appliances, island, farm sink and outside exhaust vent; formal dining room; office; laundry room with sink and cabinets; first floor owners BR and bath with soaking tub, tile shower and two vanities. Second floor has two BRs, one full bath and a loft reading area. The finished basement has a walk-behind wet bar/kitchen; full bath; exercise room and possible bedroom. Outdoor living features a 647 SF deck and shade provided by mature trees. This stunning open plan has lots of light. Don’t wait to see it.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Wanamaker

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 05/24/2023

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Co-Listed By

Marcia Wanamaker

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Last Buyer's Agent

Tonja Schira

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,746

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned PUDSF

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,408 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32002792184000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,746

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 290.28
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 265.78
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Direct Vent Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1802
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 1800
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Exercise Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2408
  • Total Sq Ft: 2408

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 484
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4540
  • Lot S F: 19785
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32002792184000
  • Zoning: PUDSF

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: 9746.00
  • Net Taxes: 9575.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2023
Closed on
Jul 7, 2023
Sold by
Gloninger Christopher and Gloninger Catherine
Bought by
Schlra Ionia P and Schira Jacques D
Seller's Agent
Rick Wanamaker
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Tonja Schira
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-8.44%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$679,340

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,340
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.55%
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Outstanding Balance
$627,615
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$5,219

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2021
Closed on
Jul 16, 2021
Sold by
Krachenfels Tim and Krachenfels Terra
Bought by
Gloninger Christopher and Danko Catherine
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Mott
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Ham
Smart Avenue
List Price
$635,000
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2012
Closed on
Oct 26, 2012
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Kranchemfels Tim
Seller's Agent
Diana Pastor
Country Estates Realty
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Davies
Country Estates Realty
List Price
$194,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-17.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.34%
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2012
Sold by
Hill Carol A and Hill Devin H
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2009
Sold by
Coppola Dana and Coppola Chance
Bought by
Hill Carol and Hill Devin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2009
Sold by
Hill Carol A and Hill Devin H
Bought by
Coppola Dana and Coppola Chance

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2005
Sold by
Wall Street Financial Services Inc
Bought by
Hill Carol A and Hill Devin H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2000
Sold by
Jolly Peter and Jolly Carol Hill
Bought by
Wall Street Financial Services Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
11.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2000
Sold by
Findlay David G and Findlay Marsha A
Bought by
Jolly Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
11.99%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $640,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $640,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $337,329 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $303,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $640,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $48,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $160,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $255,000 Construction
Previous Owner $265,900 Unknown
Previous Owner $243,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2023 07/12/23 Sold $640,000 -8.4% $266 / Sq Ft
06/06/2023 06/06/23 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2023 05/24/23 For Sale $699,000 +9.2% $290 / Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Sold $640,000 +0.8% $266 / Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2021 06/09/21 For Sale $635,000 +296.9% $264 / Sq Ft
11/14/2012 11/14/12 Sold $160,000 -17.9% $68 / Sq Ft
11/14/2012 11/14/12 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2012 09/28/12 For Sale $194,900 -- $83 / 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 $9,704 $622,700 $75,900 $546,800
2023 $9,598 $622,700 $75,900 $546,800
2022 $7,100 $505,900 $64,100 $441,800
2021 $6,978 $381,000 $64,100 $316,900
2020 $6,870 $356,600 $59,900 $296,700
2019 $6,562 $356,600 $59,900 $296,700
2018 $6,572 $328,800 $56,300 $272,500
2017 $6,618 $328,800 $56,300 $272,500
2016 $5,630 $321,600 $53,000 $268,600
2015 $5,630 $281,000 $53,000 $228,000
2014 $5,390 $266,400 $49,000 $217,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 673900

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-02792184000