NOT LISTED FOR SALE

729 Morton Ave Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $183,000 - $238,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,589 Sq Ft
$130/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 20, 2012

Last sale price $57,000 $36 Per Sq Ft

Est. 264% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,399/month

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Bungalow
  • Dining Area
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2012

Great starter home with full basement and detached garage. 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 bath. den/fireplace, and nice back yard. Sold As-Is. Water will not be turned on. Purchaser should use alternate means to check water.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dee Ann Elwell

Silverado Realty Listed on: 03/23/2012

Co-Listed By

Brent Kelso

Silverado Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathryn Dellaca

LPT Realty, LLC

LPT Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 6,600

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,589 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Additional Features

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11003050000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 30.00
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 36.00
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1103
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1589
  • Total Sq Ft: 1589

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Indianola

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1520
  • Lot S F: 6600
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11003050000000
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2624.00
  • Net Taxes: 2624.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 729MORTONAVEPOLKINDIANOL50316

MLS Schools

  • School District: Indianola

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2012
Closed on
Jun 20, 2012
Sold by
Barzen David G and Barzen Kristy R
Bought by
Sterling Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Dee Ann Elwell
Silverado Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Dellaca
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$46,900
Sold Price
$57,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
21.54%
Total Days on Market
66
Current Estimated Value
$207,217

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$150,217
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.50%
Original Mortgage
$45,600
Outstanding Balance
$32,217
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$175,412

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2012
Closed on
May 22, 2012
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Barzen David
Seller's Agent
Dee Ann Elwell
Silverado Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Dellaca
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$46,900
Sold Price
$57,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
21.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,600
Outstanding Balance
$32,217
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$175,412

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2012
Sold by
Armstrong Gene and Armstrong Teri L
Bought by
Bank Of America Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1999
Sold by
Brower Nita M and Brower Kenneth C
Bought by
Armstrong Gene L and Armstrong Teri Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,500
Interest Rate
11.1%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sterling Investments Llc -- None Available
Barzen David $56,500 None Available
Bank Of America Na $54,600 None Available
Armstrong Gene L $84,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barzen David $45,600
Previous Owner Armstrong Gene $108,800
Previous Owner Armstrong Gene L $59,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2012 06/20/12 Sold $57,000 +21.5% $36 / Sq Ft
05/28/2012 05/28/12 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2012 03/23/12 For Sale $46,900 -- $30 / 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 $3,588 $182,400 $26,900 $155,500
2023 $3,260 $182,400 $26,900 $155,500
2022 $3,234 $138,300 $21,700 $116,600
2021 $3,002 $138,300 $21,700 $116,600
2020 $3,118 $120,300 $19,000 $101,300
2019 $2,918 $120,300 $19,000 $101,300
2018 $2,890 $108,600 $16,900 $91,700
2017 $2,648 $108,600 $16,900 $91,700
2016 $2,580 $97,900 $15,200 $82,700
2015 $2,580 $97,900 $15,200 $82,700
2014 $2,298 $86,500 $13,300 $73,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Dee Ann Elwell

    Silverado Realty

  • Brent Kelso

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Brent Kelso

    Silverado Realty

    (515) 333-1710

    1 in this area

    177 Total Sales

    Brent Kelso
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Kathryn Dellaca

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 707-0729

    1 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Kathryn Dellaca
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 398319

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 110-03050000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50316 Union Park

729 Morton Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 729 Morton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 since 23 March 2012 and is currently estimated at $207,217, approximately $130 per square foot. This property was built in 1908. 729 Morton Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Findley Elementary School, Harding Middle School, and North High School.

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