$354,900
SOLD JUL 28, 2015

872 S Balsam St West Des Moines, IA 50266

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,660 Sq Ft
8,696 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$214 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Woodland Hills Elementary Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2020

Walk in the front entry to this open spacious floor plan or you can come in from the garage to a drop zone for all of your coats, shoes, and backpacks. Kitchen features white maple cabinets, beautiful granite countertops, and large walk-in pantry. Raised bar makes for a perfect gathering area for friends and family. Vaulted great room features a stone fireplace that has built-in niche for components and is set up for a flat screen TV. Walk through the arched doorway to your master suite that includes a sweet tiled shower, double vanity and walk-in closet. 2 other bedrooms are on the opposite side of the home from the master. Walk-out lower level features tons of potential. Home does not look directly into any other house, and backs to trees.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christy Drake

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 03/30/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Rick Wanamaker

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,656

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,660 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Window Egress

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • 8,696 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Drake Companies LLC

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1615454019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,656

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Homebuilder: Drake Companies LLC
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 214.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 213.80
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Other Rooms: Pantry
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1660
  • Total Sq Ft: 1660

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • 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: 8696
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • 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

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 872SBALSAMSTDALLASWAUKEE50266

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
Current Estimated Value
$565,164

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,164
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
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
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 $440,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $355,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $380,320 New Conventional
Closed $387,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $257,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $260,000 New Conventional
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: 451237

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 16-15-454-019