1316 Birch Lane

Local assessors in Des Moines, IA have categorized 1316 Birch Lane as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1971 and is 53 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 7,538 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,256 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 600 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a split foyer style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 5 rooms in the home. Of these, 3 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 2 full bathrooms. There are also 2 partial bathrooms. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 1316 Birch Lane has a total of 1,628 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations. There is a partial basement that is 960 sqft. Perfect for those looking for additional storage or living space such as a recreational room, additional bedroom, etc.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. The home is connected to a sewer system. Which is great for homeowners who want a more hands-off approach to handling their wastewater disposal. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. The garage on the property is 576 sqft. There are 2 available parking spaces so it's a great situation for those with more than one car. Do you like to entertain? The home has a unknown so you'll have a great option in the back of the home. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is good. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. The building has a gable style roof that was made of asphalt. Lots of masonry were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. Residents rely on central air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a forced air unit is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with gas. The property was last sold in Jul 2, 2021 for $230,000. That's $115.69 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was also sold in May 30, 2020 for $185,000. 1316 Birch Lane was last assessed in 2023. The total value of the property was assessed at $236,700. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $32,600. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $204,100. The total market value for this property is the same as the total assessed value as of this moment. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $4,764. If possible, try to put down at least 20% towards the down payment during your home purchasing process. While you may be able to buy a home with less than a 20% down payment, your lender may then require you to pay for a private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI protects the lenders and lowers their financial risk in case the borrower defaults. Generally, you'll need to pay more PMI when your total loan amount is higher. However, certain factor such as your credit score, loan type, loan term, and loan-to-value ratio can all impact your PMI as well. Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.