NOT LISTED FOR SALE

940 Creston Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Greater South Side Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $171,000 - $186,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,002 Sq Ft
$178/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2021

Last sale price $150,000 $150 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,222/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Dining Area
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is Fully Fenced

About This Home

As of May 2021

GREAT 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW LARGE FRONT PORCH, GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS LOTS OF CLOSET FOR STORAGE
JACK AND JILL BATH WITH JET TUB KITCHEN HAS TONS OF CABINETS AND GAS STOVE. LARGE LIVING AREA. LARGE FENCED IN BACK YARD AND OVERSIZED 1.5 DETACHED GARAGE NEAR THE BUSLINE, MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN AND INTERSTATE LOWER LEVEL WOULD BE EASY TO FINISH

Last Listed By

Dawn Edwards

Realty ONE Group Impact Listed on: 04/09/2021

Realty ONE Group Impact

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,694

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 9,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x186
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,002 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Dining Area
  • Carpet
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • 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 01000642000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,694

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 139.72
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 149.70
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 858
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1002
  • Total Sq Ft: 1002

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Exterior Storage Shed, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • 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: 0.2130
  • Lot S F: 9300
  • Lot Size: 50X186
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01000642000000
  • 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: 2694.00
  • Net Taxes: 2694.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2021
Closed on
May 12, 2021
Sold by
Wilson Tiffany D
Bought by
Donegan Shane Townsend and Sargent James Joshua
Seller's Agent
Dawn Edwards
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Schall
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
7.14%
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$178,196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,196
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.38%
Original Mortgage
$145,403
Outstanding Balance
$133,163
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$45,033

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2012
Closed on
Jul 25, 2012
Sold by
Johnson Larry L and Goff Abra A
Bought by
Wilson Tiffany D
Seller's Agent
Kathy Swanson
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Edwards
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$92,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-7.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%
Original Mortgage
$91,216
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 1998
Sold by
Spidle Cindy and Hansen Cindy
Bought by
Johnson Daniel D and Johnson Teresa D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,936
Interest Rate
7.27%
Mortgage Type
FHA

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
Donegan Shane Townsend $150,000 None Available
Wilson Tiffany D $92,500 None Available
Johnson Daniel D $53,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Donegan Shane Townsend $145,403
Previous Owner Wilson Tiffany D $91,216
Previous Owner Johnson Larry L $91,350
Previous Owner Johnson Daniel D $87,753
Previous Owner Johnson Daniel D $53,936
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $150,000 +7.1% $150 / Sq Ft
04/10/2021 04/10/21 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 For Sale $140,000 +50.7% $140 / Sq Ft
08/03/2012 08/03/12 Sold $92,900 -7.0% $93 / Sq Ft
08/03/2012 08/03/12 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2012 03/12/12 For Sale $99,900 -- $100 / 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 $2,758 $150,700 $35,700 $115,000
2023 $2,834 $150,700 $35,700 $115,000
2022 $2,810 $129,100 $31,700 $97,400
2021 $2,598 $129,100 $31,700 $97,400
2020 $2,694 $112,700 $27,800 $84,900
2019 $2,490 $112,700 $27,800 $84,900
2018 $2,460 $101,200 $24,800 $76,400
2017 $2,298 $101,200 $24,800 $76,400
2016 $2,234 $93,500 $22,800 $70,700
2015 $2,234 $93,500 $22,800 $70,700
2014 $2,036 $88,400 $21,400 $67,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dawn Edwards

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Dawn Edwards

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 577-0498

    4 in this area

    314 Total Sales

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  • Kelly Schall

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kelly Schall

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 250-2133

    2 in this area

    172 Total Sales

    Kelly Schall
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kathy Swanson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 778-3638

    279 Total Sales

    Kathy Swanson
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 626216

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010/00642-000-000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Greater South Side

940 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 940 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 09 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $178,196, approximately $177 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 940 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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