NOT LISTED FOR SALE

872 S Balsam St West Des Moines, IA 50266

Estimated Value: $535,259 - $597,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,632 Sq Ft
$347/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 06, 2020

Last sale price $440,000 $270 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,895/month

126 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Covered Deck
  • Woodland Hills Elementary Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Home Security System

About This Home

As of March 2020

Newer (2015) walk-out ranch backing to a 10 acre city greenbelt park. The home has 4 BRs (3 BRs on flr 1), 3 baths, 2,600 SF (1,632 SF on flr 1), 2 FPs and a 3 car garage. The first floor has 3 BRs, 2 baths, vaulted family room with wood floors & a gas fireplace; vaulted kitchen with wood floors, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances with gas stove, granite counters and wood floors; master bedroom with recessed ceiling and a laundry room. The finished walk-out basement has the 4th BR, full bath, family room with 2nd fireplace and wet bar. There is a covered front porch, covered eastern deck and a cover eastern patio with views of the park. Gas & electrical average is $148/month.

Last Listed By

Rick Wanamaker

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 11/01/2019

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,064

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irrigation

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,632 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Carpet
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Drake Homes

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1615454019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,064

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Homebuilder: Drake Homes
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 269.61
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 269.61
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Direct Vent Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Central Vac, Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1632
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 1000
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1632
  • Total Sq Ft: 1632

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Irrigation
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Maple, Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 710
  • Garage: 3 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: 0.2000
  • Lot S F: 8712
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1615454019
  • Zoning: R-1

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: 7064.00
  • Net Taxes: 6894.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Waukee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2019
Closed on
Mar 5, 2020
Sold by
Schmitz John S and Schmitz Lois A
Bought by
Fitzgerald Eric S and Miller Shannon
Seller's Agent
Rick Wanamaker
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Valerie Kenworthy
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$440,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Total Days on Market
126
Current Estimated Value
$567,065

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$127,065
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%
Original Mortgage
$387,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2015
Closed on
Jul 22, 2015
Sold by
Drake Companies Llc
Bought by
Schmitz John S and Schmitz Lois A
Seller's Agent
Christy Drake
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Rick Wanamaker
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
List Price
$364,900
Sold Price
$354,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fitzgerald Eric S $440,000 None Available
Schmitz John S $355,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fitzgerald Eric S $380,320
Closed Fitzgerald Eric S $387,000
Previous Owner Schmitz John S $257,500
Previous Owner Schmitz John S $260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Sold $440,000 0.0% $270 / Sq Ft
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2019 11/01/19 For Sale $440,000 +24.0% $270 / Sq Ft
07/28/2015 07/28/15 Sold $354,900 -2.7% $214 / Sq Ft
06/28/2015 06/28/15 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2015 03/30/15 For Sale $364,900 -- $220 / 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 $8,656 $527,000 $85,000 $442,000
2022 $7,984 $462,310 $85,000 $377,310
2021 $7,984 $431,460 $80,000 $351,460
2020 $6,668 $429,690 $80,000 $349,690
2019 $6,894 $357,780 $80,000 $277,780
2018 $6,894 $352,480 $80,000 $272,480
2017 $6,804 $352,480 $80,000 $272,480
2016 $0 $339,510 $80,000 $259,510
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 594345

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 16-15-454-019