$60,000
SOLD NOV 10, 2016

718 Creston Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
850 Sq Ft
7,793 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$71 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2024

Incredible opportunity for this two bedroom brick ranch on great southside location!. New roof in 2010, new heating and cooling systems in 2015, new water heater in 2014, and all brand new windows through out the house! It has a nice brick one car detached garage, large fenced it back yard, and nice mature trees with plenty of shade! This home just needs a few updates, perfect for a first time home buyer or an investor looking for a rental! Priced to sell, check it out before it's gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angie Robinson

Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & C Listed on: 10/19/2016

Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & C

Last Buyer's Agent

David Stifel

Realty ONE Group Impact

Realty ONE Group Impact

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 7,793 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 54x143

Home Design

  • 850 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Stove
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01003507000000

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: 82.24
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 70.59
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 850
  • Included Items: Dryer, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 850
  • Total Sq Ft: 850

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Metal Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 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: 0.1790
  • Lot S F: 7793
  • Lot Size: 54X143
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01003507000000
  • 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: 2179.00
  • Net Taxes: 1949.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2024
Closed on
May 13, 2024
Sold by
Duncan Ashley and Loya Ashley
Bought by
Thim Sarann
Seller's Agent
Kris Mehmen
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Julie Clark
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$195,554

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$554
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.24%
Original Mortgage
$191,468
Outstanding Balance
$189,628
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$5,926

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2017
Closed on
Mar 14, 2017
Sold by
Stifel Properties Llc
Bought by
Duncan Ashley
Seller's Agent
David Stifel
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
MARY DAVIS
Iowa Realty Jordan Grove
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$118,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,400
-1.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.18%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2016
Closed on
Nov 9, 2016
Sold by
North Deborah A
Bought by
Stifel Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Angie Robinson
Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & C
Buyer's Agent
David Stifel
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$60,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-14.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
640.14%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $195,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $118,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $60,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $191,468 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2024 05/17/24 Sold $195,000 0.0% $229 / Sq Ft
04/18/2024 04/18/24 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2024 04/12/24 For Sale $195,000 +64.6% $229 / Sq Ft
03/15/2017 03/15/17 Sold $118,500 -1.2% $139 / Sq Ft
03/15/2017 03/15/17 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2017 02/02/17 For Sale $119,900 +99.8% $141 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Sold $60,000 -14.2% $71 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2016 10/19/16 For Sale $69,900 -- $82 / 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 $3,364 $181,500 $30,700 $150,800
2023 $3,186 $181,500 $30,700 $150,800
2022 $3,160 $144,100 $25,300 $118,800
2021 $3,008 $144,100 $25,300 $118,800
2020 $3,118 $129,100 $22,500 $106,600
2019 $2,834 $129,100 $22,500 $106,600
2018 $2,800 $114,000 $19,600 $94,400
2017 $2,006 $114,000 $19,600 $94,400
2016 $1,950 $82,700 $17,700 $65,000
2015 $1,950 $82,700 $17,700 $65,000
2014 $1,926 $84,100 $17,700 $66,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kris Mehmen

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kris Mehmen

    RE/MAX

    (515) 339-1238

    1 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Kris Mehmen
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  • Julie Clark

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Julie Clark

    RE/MAX REC

    (515) 203-7231

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Julie Clark
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  • David Stifel

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    David Stifel

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 865-4017

    19 Total Sales

    David Stifel
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  • Dave and Luci Stifel

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Dave and Luci Stifel

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 480-1248

    1 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Dave and Luci Stifel
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    MARY DAVIS

    Iowa Realty Jordan Grove

  • Angie Robinson

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Angie Robinson

    Weichert, Realtors®-Miller & C

    (515) 230-3683

    11 Total Sales

    Angie Robinson
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 527519

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-03507000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Indianola Hills

718 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 718 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $60,000, approximately $70 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 718 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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