Welcome home to this fabulously maintained ranch! 2022 was a big year for this house! A new steele roof on house and garage, new SS appliances, new furnace, A/C, water heater! Inside is a nicely updated space with LVL flooring, fresh paint, beautiful backsplash just to name a few! with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main floor and a 2 non-conforming bedrooms and a bathroom in the basement make this home live much larger than it is! Outside is an oasis starting with a new privacy fence in the backyard. Spring time brings a variety of beautiful flowers that really brighten up the back yard. The gazebo stays! A screened in back porch with removable screen is a delight in the spring and summer and is a great area to entertain. An oversized 2 car garage allows for ample storage!
Sold for $230,000
$230,000
131 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
994sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.3 Acres Lot
$252,300 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$1,301 Estimated rent
Home value
$252,300
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Ample storageFresh paintNew ss appliancesNew furnaceNew privacy fenceScreened in back porchNicely updated space
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Listed by:
Rob Brewer (515)707-2855,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Katie Bloom
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 691855
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 994
- Total interior livable area: 994 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 12004472138000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $223,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,655
- Date on market: 3/26/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/10/2024 | Sold | $230,000+2.2%$231/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Pending sale | $225,000$226/sqft |
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| 3/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000+69.8%$226/sqft |
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| 11/3/2016 | Sold | $132,500$133/sqft |
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| 9/30/2016 | Price change | $132,500+2%$133/sqft |
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| 9/20/2016 | Price change | $129,900-10.4%$131/sqft |
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| 8/19/2016 | Price change | $145,000-1.3%$146/sqft |
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| 6/30/2016 | Price change | $146,900-2%$148/sqft |
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| 6/7/2016 | Listed for sale | $149,900$151/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,818 +6.1% | $223,700 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $3,598 -4.3% | $200,400 |
| 2023 | $3,758 +0.9% | $200,400 +19.1% |
| 2022 | $3,726 +4% | $168,300 |
| 2021 | $3,584 -3.6% | $168,300 +10.6% |
| 2020 | $3,718 +10.3% | $152,200 |
| 2019 | $3,372 +1.2% | $152,200 +13.6% |
| 2018 | $3,332 | $134,000 |
| 2017 | $3,332 -3.7% | $134,000 -4.3% |
| 2016 | $3,460 | $140,000 |
| 2015 | $3,460 +5.7% | $140,000 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $3,274 | $136,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $136,800 +0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $136,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $136,000 -4.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $142,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $142,900 +0.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $142,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $142,300 +17.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $121,000 +3.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $117,000 +8% |
| 2003 | -- | $108,320 +15.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $93,590 |
| 2001 | -- | $93,590 |
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Neighborhood: Magnolia Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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