$254,500
SOLD JUN 17, 2016

974 78th Place West Des Moines, IA 50266

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,841 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Brookview Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2025

This home is located at 974 78th Place, West Des Moines, IA 50266 and is currently priced at $254,500, approximately $138 per square foot. This property was built in 2000. 974 78th Place is a home located in Dallas County with nearby schools including Brookview Elementary School, South Middle School, and Prairieview Middle School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

OUTSIDE AGENT

OTHER Listed on: 05/09/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Clarkson

LPT Realty, LLC

LPT Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,084

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,841 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1611202003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,084

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 138.46
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 138.24
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 845
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 600
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1841
  • Total Sq Ft: 1841

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

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: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3000
  • Lot S F: 13177
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1611202003
  • Zoning: R

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: 4084.00
  • Net Taxes: 4084.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Mitchell Kathryn Josephine and Bugenhagen Kathryn J
Bought by
Hinton Mariah and Mozena Megan
Seller's Agent
Melanie Hurt
VIA Group, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Heather Carey
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.32%
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
37.88%
Original Mortgage
$32,000
Outstanding Balance
$32,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$349,071

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2021
Sold by
Jeremy Bugenhagen and Jeremy Kathryn Bugenhagen
Bought by
Bugenhagen Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$226,700
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2019
Closed on
Sep 18, 2019
Sold by
Nguyen Un Soon and Nguyen Tim
Bought by
Bugenhagen Jeremy and Bugenhagen Kathryn
Seller's Agent
Karen Ning
Platinum Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Donna Meador
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$279,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%
Original Mortgage
$223,920
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2016
Closed on
Jun 11, 2016
Sold by
Melone Kelsey and Melone Kimberly
Bought by
Nguyen Un Soon and Nguyen Tim
Seller's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Clarkson
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$254,900
Sold Price
$254,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$400
-0.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.95%
Original Mortgage
$164,500
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2008
Sold by
Ruisch Robert and Ruisch Abbie
Bought by
Melone Kelsey and Melone Kimberly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$211,850
Interest Rate
5.95%
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 $375,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $375,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $254,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $223,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $32,000 New Conventional
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Closed $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $226,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $223,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $164,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $207,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $211,850 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $375,000 -1.3% $202 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $380,000 +35.8% $205 / Sq Ft
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Sold $279,900 0.0% $152 / Sq Ft
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2019 06/13/19 For Sale $279,900 +10.0% $152 / Sq Ft
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Sold $254,500 -0.2% $138 / Sq Ft
05/18/2016 05/18/16 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2016 05/09/16 For Sale $254,900 -- $138 / 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 $5,348 $346,070 $65,000 $281,070
2022 $4,688 $294,470 $65,000 $229,470
2021 $4,688 $262,270 $55,000 $207,270
2020 $4,762 $249,220 $55,000 $194,220
2019 $4,798 $249,220 $55,000 $194,220
2018 $4,798 $239,340 $55,000 $184,340
2017 $4,492 $239,340 $55,000 $184,340
2016 $4,210 $218,500 $45,000 $173,500
2015 $4,084 $218,500 $0 $0
2014 $3,966 $218,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 520400

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 16-11-202-003