$1,499,000 Price Analysis    ♡   Des Moines, IA 50312 6 bed 5 bath 3,970 SqFt ($377/SqFt) 0.57 acre lot. Built 1918 Listed 2024-05-17, Taxes $15,862 | Ⓧ USDA Ineligible due to price & location near Des Moines |
This classic colonial home on one of Des Moines most iconic streets feels like it was taken right out of Better Homes and Gardens magazine.
* Sale Pending *Steeped in history yet meticulously updated for contemporary living, this home seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern convenience. The open kitchen is a cook's dream with a Wolf Dual Fuel 4-burner stove with an infrared grill and griddle, custom cabinets, Sub-Zero paneled refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and a large, honed quartz island. There is also a prep sink with reverse osmosis water system. Beautiful wood beams and stunning wood floors exude warmth and character, while French doors beckon to a private backyard oasis. Here, a captivating in-ground heated pool, complete with a salt water system and automatic-locking cover, awaits, offering an idyllic retreat.
A custom mudroom - with a sliding wood ladder to reach upper storage and a Viking fridge - conncts the kitchen to the attached 3-car garage with an electric car charger. The main floor welcomes you with a formal dining room, living room and a versatile porch/office, while a powder room adds convenience. Step onto the screened-in porch, adorned with a custom swing, offering a serene spot for relaxation or to watch swimmers. The 2nd floor has a washer/dryer, four bedrooms, including the primary ensuite bedroom with two walk-in closets, soaking tub and double vanity sink. The almost half-acre lot is surrounded by majestic oaks with a fire pit in the back.
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Property MLS #695529 from DesMoines
Bedrooms On Level 2: 4
Bedrooms On Level 3: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
1/2 Bathrooms: 1
3/4 Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms On Level 1: 1
Full Bathrooms On Level 2: 1
Cable TV
Fireplace Screen
Hardwood Floors
Security System
See Reserved Items
Shades/Shutters
Tile Floors
Fireplace Features: Wood
Heating Features: Gas Forced Air, Hot Water
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Family Room Description: 1st Floor
Open Patio
Screened Porch
Lot Size Acres: 0.574
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X250
Lot Size Square Feet: 25003
Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Description: 3 Attached
Garage Sqft: 814
Map directions Map directions Map directions Map directionsSource Listing Status: Pending
County: Polk
Directions: Grand to 42nd and right on Foster Drive. Home is on the left side.
Tax Year: 2024
Source Property Type: Residential
Inclusions: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Area: Des Moines West
Source Neighborhood: Des Moines West
Parcel Number: 09004456000000
Postal Code Plus 4: 2539
Zoning: N1A
Property Subtype: Residential
Source System Name: C2C
| Year | Assessments Building + Land Total | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $587,500 + $103,100 $690,600 | $15,862 |
| 2021 | $587,500 + $103,100 $690,600 | $14,624 |
| 2020 | $503,200 + $94,700 $597,900 | $15,356 |
| 2019 | $509,800 + $94,700 $604,500 | $15,658 |
| 2018 | $503,200 + $91,200 $594,400 | $15,492 |
| 2017 | $503,200 + $91,200 $594,400 | $14,032 |
| 2016 | $451,000 + $79,600 $530,600 | $13,664 |
| 2015 | $451,000 + $79,600 $530,600 | $13,856 |
| 2014 | $444,300 + $77,200 $521,500 | $13,126 |
| 2013 | $444,300 + $77,200 $521,500 | $12,660 |
| 2012 | $443,000 + $77,300 $520,300 | $12,108 |
| 2011 | $443,000 + $77,300 $520,300 | $11,628 |
| 2010 | $447,800 + $79,600 $527,400 | $11,062 |
| 2009 | $447,800 + $79,600 $527,400 | $10,288 |
| 2008 | $427,100 + $79,700 $506,800 | $10,040 |
| 2007 | $427,100 + $79,700 $506,800 | $9,130 |
$1,499,000
DesMoines
Sold 2014-08-11
$560,000
Public Record
Listing removed 2014-07-09
$599,000
DesMoines
Price Changed 2014-05-13
$599,000
DesMoines
Price Changed 2014-04-08
$614,500
DesMoines
Listed 2014-02-10
$629,000
DesMoines
Year Built: 1918
BelowGradeFinishedArea: 500
Building Exterior Type: Wood
Foundation Details: Brick
Property Age: 106
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
House Style: Three Story
Total Area Sqft: 3970
Total Below Grade Area: 988
Architectural Style: Colonial
Water Source: City
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The property loan eligibility may be subject to additional requirements beyond geographical location including but not limited to the condition of the property. Speak with a real estate professional to find out more about the eligibility of a specific property.