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Sold for $205,000
  • $205,000

    505 Elm St, Van Meter, IA 50261

    3beds
    1,092sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1973
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $231,700 Zestimate®
    $188/sqft
    $1,511 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $231,700

    $218,000 - $246,000

    $1,511/mo

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    What's special

    New finishesUpdated cabinetsNew bathNew flooringNew granite tops
    Fully remodeled Van Meter ranch. Essentially new everything including roof, siding and windows. All new finishes inside including kitchen with new granite tops and appliances as well as new bath with updated cabinets and fixtures. All new flooring and paint throughout . Oversized 26x24 garage with plenty of room for storage and full size vehicles. Short walking distance to highly regarded Van Meter schools and easy commute to metro area. Quick possession possible. All information obtained from seller and public records.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Kevin Howe 515-223-9492,

    RE/MAX Precision,

    Julianna Cullen 515-480-3787,

    RE/MAX Precision

    Bought with:

    Alex Wick

    RE/MAX Precision

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 671838MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Cable TV
    • Flooring: Tile
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,092
    • Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Exterior features: Fence
    • Fencing: Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 sqft
    • Dimensions: 66 x 132
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1527101006
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1973

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Van Meter

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/30/2024Sold$205,000-22.6%$188/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/21/2023Sold$265,000-1.5%$243/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #671838 Report a problem
    5/22/2023Pending sale$269,000$246/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #671838 Report a problem
    4/26/2023Price change$269,000+3.5%$246/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #671838 Report a problem
    4/13/2023Listed for sale$260,000+73.3%$238/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/3/2021Sold$150,000-6.3%$137/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #637427 Report a problem
    9/22/2021Pending sale$160,000$147/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #637427 Report a problem
    9/11/2021Listed for sale$160,000$147/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #637427 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,364 +27%$219,950 +10.1%
    2024$2,648 +1.4%$199,820 +24.6%
    2023$2,612 -5.9%$160,330 +17.6%
    2022$2,776 +7.8%$136,360 -6.9%
    2021$2,574 +0.7%$146,390 +13%
    2020$2,556 -0.9%$129,510
    2019$2,580 +0.9%$129,510 +3.5%
    2018$2,556 $125,170
    2017$2,556 -6.2%$125,170 -5.7%
    2016$2,724 -0.3%$132,680
    2015$2,732 +2.7%$132,680
    2014$2,660 $132,680

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 50261

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Van Meter

    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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