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$183,771*
House - Off Market

5739 College Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50310
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
675 Sqft
$153,000 - $185,000
Reference Base Price*
8.16%
Since Feb 1, 2022
National-US
Primary Model
Sold Jan 05, 2022
$175,000
$171,830 by Central Trust Bank
Mortgage Due Feb 01, 2052
Sold Mar 28, 2006
$85,500
$84,277 by American Home Mortgage Corp
Mortgage Due Apr 01, 2036

About This Property

An adorable, move-in-ready home in the heart of Des Moines! Tons of updates on this house make it truly turn-key and ready for the new owners to enjoy. The entire upstairs of the home has been updated with brand new windows, new carpet, updated plumbing and electrical work, and brand new fixtures and cabinets! The kitchen is very open with a bar leading into the living room. You'll also find both bedrooms upstairs. An additional living space has been created in the finished area of the basement. The spacious two-car garage and additional car port allow for the save keeping of three vehicles. The large backyard is perfect for play or entertaining with the patio area in the back of the home. You're minutes away from the Merle Hay shopping and business districts. Dozens of dining options, a movie theater, and shopping mall are literally up the street from this home.

The manager has listed the unit size as 675 square feet.
Unit Size
675Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.19 acres
Price per sqft
$252
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$275
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1949

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jan 5, 2022 No longer available -
No longer available
Jan 5, 2022 Sold to Mathew Robert Kern, Tatum D... $175,000
Sold to Mathew Robert Kern, Tatum D...
Nov 30, 2021 In contract -
In contract
Nov 23, 2021 Listed $169,900
Listed
Mar 28, 2006 Sold to Jacob A Habhab $85,500
Sold to Jacob A Habhab

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1949
  • Effective Year Built: 1949
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Building Style: Bungalow
  • Exterior Walls Type: Metal
  • Roof Shape Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Floor Count: 1
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Partial basement
  • Basement Area: 651
  • Garage Type: Garage
  • Garage Square Area: 624
  • Parking Space Count: 3

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8,450
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,300
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 650
  • Total Building Area: 1,326
  • Gross Building Area: 1,326
  • Building Area: 985
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Central air conditioning
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Heated Square Feet: 985
  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: Yes
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: MESA PARK
  • Land Acres: 0.194
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 48 MESA PARK

Ownership

  • Current Owner : KERN MATHEW ROBERT
  • Current Owner 2: DOLPH TATUM
  • Previous Owner : HABHAB JACOB A
  • Previous Owner 2: HABHAB ANN MARIE
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: JONES J LYNN
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Census Tract: 000901

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 1117
  • District: 100
  • Parcel: 100/09731-000-000
  • Lot: 48
  • Municipality: CITY OF DES MOINES
  • Latitude: 41.6078
  • Longitude: -93.6975

    Address

  • Full Address: 5739 College Ave
  • Address - House Number: 5739
  • Address - Street Name: College
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: IA
  • City Name: Des Moines
  • Carrier Code: C025
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1084
  • Zip Code: 50310

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $2,932

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2011
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 73
  • Final Value: 191,929
  • High Value: 230,536
  • Low Value: 153,322

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $171,830
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: CENTRAL TRUST BANK
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jan 05, 2022
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $171,830
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: FHA
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Feb 01, 2052

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $160,600
  • Market Land Value: $41,500
  • Market Improvement Value: $119,100

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $160,600
  • Assessed Land Value: $41,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $119,100

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jan 04, 2022
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jan 05, 2022
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11876635489
  • Current Sale Price: $175,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2022-00001276
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 28, 2006
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Mar 22, 2006
  • Previous Sale Amount: $85,500
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Legal Action/Court Order

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: CENTRAL TRUST BANK
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Jan 05, 2022
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $171,830
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: FHA
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Feb 01, 2052

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE CORP
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Mar 28, 2006
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $84,277
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: FHA
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Apr 01, 2036



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
In Contract
House
2 Beds
1 Bath
825 ft²
$236/ft²
$194,900 Feb 14, 2024
-
$209/mo
House
2 Beds
1 Bath
940 ft²
$207/ft²
$195,000 Mar 18, 2024
-
$289/mo
In Contract
House
3 Beds
1 Bath
962 ft²
$208/ft²
$200,000 Feb 2, 2024
-
$287/mo

About Merle Hay


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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 5739 College Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 5739 College Avenue was built in 1949 and last sold on Jan 4, 2022 for $175,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 5739 College Avenue is $171,156.
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