$459,900
SOLD APR 16, 2025

835 S Balsam St West Des Moines, IA 50266

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,009 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wet Bar
  • Woodland Hills Elementary Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Outdoor Storage

About This Home

As of April 2025

Beautiful 2 story home in Woodland Hills subdivision. This home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths in a prime location in West Des Moines. You are greeted with a charming front porch welcoming you into hardwood floors and an open floor plan. The main level features a spacious living room and beautiful kitchen. The Kitchen has a large island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and lots of counter space. This home is filled with natural light! The walk-in pantry has ample storage. Conveniently located laundry room and half bath on main floor. Large locker area is a perfect way to keep organized. 2nd floor features a huge master bedroom w/ 2 large walk-in closets, tiled shower, soaker tub, and drop vanity. 2 additional spacious bedrooms and full bath. Lower level features a 4th bedroom, full bath, custom bar and rec room. If you like to entertain....this is the home for you!! Exterior contains pergola, huge fenced yard, and large shed. Oversized 2 car garage! This home is located just minutes away from Jordan Creek Town Center and lots of great restaurants! Come see it today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Miller

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 01/23/2025

RE/MAX Precision

Co-Listed By

Ingrid Williams

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Bethany Cochran

Agency Iowa

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,818

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,009 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1615454010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,818

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 228.92
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 228.92
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, See Reserved Items, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Wet Bar
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 999
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 645
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2009
  • Total Sq Ft: 2009

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Exterior Storage Shed, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Iron
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • 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: Waukee

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3000
  • Lot S F: 12853
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1615454010
  • 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: 6818.00
  • Net Taxes: 6650.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Waukee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2025
Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
Sold by
Stauter Karen Louise
Bought by
Cedeno Rafael and Cedeno Courtney
Seller's Agent
Kathy Miller
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Bethany Cochran
Agency Iowa
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$459,900
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$472,983

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.54%
Original Mortgage
$234,900
Outstanding Balance
$234,688
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$231,797

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2022
Closed on
Sep 28, 2022
Sold by
Hardison Lauren R and Hardison Erica L
Bought by
Stauter Karen Louise
Seller's Agent
Kathy Miller
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Miller
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-8.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.62%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2015
Closed on
Oct 20, 2015
Sold by
Orton Homes Llc
Bought by
Hardison Lauren R and Spiller Erica L
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Williams
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Travis Moulton
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$291,400
Sold Price
$297,132
Premium/Discount to List
$5,732
1.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$282,275
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2015
Sold by
Ktj 201 Llc
Bought by
Orton Homes Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $460,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $460,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $420,000 --
Warranty Deed $297,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $69,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $234,900 New Conventional
Closed $234,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $315,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $20,000 Closed End Mortgage
Previous Owner $282,275 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Sold $459,900 0.0% $229 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $459,900 +9.5% $229 / Sq Ft
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $420,000 +0.2% $209 / Sq Ft
08/19/2022 08/19/22 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2022 08/16/22 Price Changed $419,000 -6.7% $209 / Sq Ft
08/11/2022 08/11/22 Price Changed $449,000 -2.4% $223 / Sq Ft
08/10/2022 08/10/22 For Sale $460,000 +54.8% $229 / Sq Ft
10/22/2015 10/22/15 Sold $297,132 +2.0% $148 / Sq Ft
08/15/2015 08/15/15 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2015 04/27/15 For Sale $291,400 -- $145 / 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
2023 $6,964 $421,490 $75,000 $346,490
2022 $6,106 $371,970 $75,000 $296,970
2021 $6,106 $329,980 $75,000 $254,980
2020 $5,874 $329,160 $75,000 $254,160
2019 $6,082 $307,390 $75,000 $232,390
2018 $6,082 $303,420 $75,000 $228,420
2017 $6,014 $303,420 $75,000 $228,420
2016 $0 $292,550 $75,000 $217,550
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 710632

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 16-15-454-010