NOT LISTED FOR SALE

942 56th St Des Moines, IA 50312

Waveland Woods Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $865,000 - $1,269,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,617 Sq Ft
$301/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 17, 2021

Last sale price $1,013,750 $280 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,308/month

113 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Pond
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1.95 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of December 2021

Tastefully appointed and well maintained hidden gem in the heart of Des Moines. This property is extremely unique and screams of quality inside & out. Just 5 mins to downtown or West Des Moines. It sits on 1.9 acres of beautifully manicured land that was professionally landscaped by Ted Lair! There is a creek, a pond, swimming pool, waterfall and thousands of perennials and trees. The inside is gorgeous with stone and walnut floors, fabulous natural lighting from the picturesque windows, gorgeously handcrafted trim work, 3 fireplaces, a formal living room, dining room, den, large laundry room, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms an extremely functional kitchen with loads of storage, a coffee bar, gas burners, double ovens etc. The master suite is one a kind. You will never want to leave!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim O'Connor

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 08/26/2021

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim O'Connor

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 08/26/2021

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,643

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 1.95 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Irrigation

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,617 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • 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 09000231000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,643

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 290.30
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 280.27
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Wood
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Fireplace Equipment, Fireplace Screen, Hardwood Floors, Security System, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Wet Bar
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 3
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 3
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Lower Level
  • Other Rooms: Den, Exercise Room, Library
  • Included Items: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3617
  • Total Sq Ft: 3617

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Storage Shed, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, Irrigation, Open Patio, Pond
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Pool: Inground
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Rubber
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Sq Ft: 728
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.9520
  • Lot S F: 85012
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09000231000000
  • 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: 9643.00
  • Net Taxes: 9643.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2022
Sold by
Wootten Robert H and Wootten Laura
Bought by
Laura Dacus Wootten Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,088,699

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2021
Closed on
Dec 16, 2021
Sold by
Kirsner Lawrence and Lawrence Kirsner Trust
Bought by
Wootten Robert H and Wootten Laura
Seller's Agent
Kim O'Connor
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Kim O'Connor
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,013,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,250
-3.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.81%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
18.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2021
Sold by
Kirsner Lawrence
Bought by
Kirsner Lawrence and Lawrence Kirsner Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2019
Sold by
Kirsner Lawrence
Bought by
Kirsner Lawrence and Lawrence Kirsner Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2018
Closed on
Nov 14, 2018
Sold by
Swanson Keith K and Swanson Nancy J
Bought by
Kirsner Larry
Seller's Agent
Kim O'Connor
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Kim O'Connor
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$825,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.00%
Original Mortgage
$453,200
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Laura Dacus Wootten Revocable Trust -- --
Laura Dacus Wootten Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Wootten Robert H $1,014,000 None Available
Kirsner Lawrence -- None Available
Kirsner Lawrence -- None Listed On Document
Kirsner Lawrence -- None Available
Kirsner Larry $825,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wootten Robert H $550,000
Previous Owner Kirsner Lawrence $445,000
Previous Owner Kirsner Larry $453,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/20/2021 12/20/21 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2021 12/17/21 Sold $1,013,750 -3.5% $280 / Sq Ft
08/26/2021 08/26/21 For Sale $1,050,000 +27.3% $290 / Sq Ft
11/15/2018 11/15/18 Sold $825,000 0.0% $230 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/15/2018 11/15/18 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2018 06/08/18 For Sale $825,000 -- $230 / 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
2025 $19,180 $1,109,600 $109,000 $1,000,600
2024 $19,180 $992,500 $96,200 $896,300
2023 $19,088 $992,500 $96,200 $896,300
2022 $18,732 $809,900 $82,800 $727,100
2021 $18,568 $809,900 $82,800 $727,100
2020 $19,286 $752,700 $76,800 $675,900
2019 $11,908 $752,700 $76,800 $675,900
2018 $11,782 $451,600 $68,200 $383,400
2017 $10,594 $451,600 $68,200 $383,400
2016 $10,316 $400,200 $59,300 $340,900
2015 $10,316 $400,200 $59,300 $340,900
2014 $9,154 $366,400 $53,200 $313,200
Source: Public Records

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kim O'Connor

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 636458

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-00231000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50312 Waveland Woods

942 56th St, Des Moines, IA

Not Listed for Sale

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