Check Availability

940 Creston Avenue

940 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
Property in Grays Lake
Sold May 18, 2021
$150,000
$145,403 by Wells Fargo Bank Na
Mortgage Due Jun 01, 2051
Sold Aug 06, 2012
$92,500
$91,216 by Wells Fargo Bank Na
Mortgage Due Sep 01, 2042
Local assessors in Des Moines, IA have categorized 940 Creston Avenue as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1913 and is 111 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 9,300 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,860 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 500 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a bungalow 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, 2 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 is one full bathroom. There is also a partial bathroom. This is a single story home so it's perfect for folks who don't want to have to climb stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 940 Creston Avenue has a total of 1,002 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

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. 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 280 sqft. There is only one available parking space, so if you need more, you may need to find some alternatives. 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 unknown. The building has a gable style roof that was made of asphalt. Lots of alum/vinyl siding were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. Residents rely on no 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. There is a single fireplace in the home which may result in additional cleaning fees for the homeowner. The property was last sold in May 12, 2021 for $150,000. That's $80.65 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was also sold in Jul 25, 2012 for $92,500. 940 Creston Avenue was last assessed in 2023. The total value of the property was assessed at $150,700. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $35,700. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $115,000. 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 $2,834. Looking to take out a mortage loan? You may want to consider a conventional loan, which is considered one of the most common type of loans on the market. We'll cover the two different types of conventional loans (aka conforming and non-conforming), the pros and cons, and how they could benefit you compared to a FHA or specialty loan. Read more about conventional loans and how you can qualify for one. 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.

This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1913
  • Effective Year Built: 1913
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Style: Bungalow
  • Exterior Walls Type: Alum/Vinyl siding
  • Roof Shape Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Floor Count: 1
  • Basement Type: Unspecified basement
  • Basement Area: 858
  • Garage Type: Garage
  • Garage Square Area: 280
  • Parking Space Count: 1

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9,300
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,860
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 500
  • Total Building Area: 1,860
  • Gross Building Area: 1,860
  • Building Area: 1,002
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: No air conditioning
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,002
  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: CITY VIEW
  • Land Acres: 0.214
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: N W 1/4 LOT 7 BLK B CITY VIEW

Ownership

  • Current Owner : DONEGAN SHANE TOWNSEND
  • Current Owner 2: SARGENT JAMES JOSHUA
  • Previous Owner : WILSON TIFFANY D
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: JOHNSON LARRY L
  • Owner Before Previous Owner 2: GOFF ABRA A
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Joint tenants with right of survivorship

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Census Tract: 004100

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 1278
  • District: 010
  • Parcel: 010/00642-000-000
  • Block: B
  • Lot: 7
  • Municipality: CITY OF DES MOINES
  • Latitude: 41.56
  • Longitude: -93.6276

    Address

  • Full Address: 940 Creston Ave
  • Address - House Number: 940
  • Address - Street Name: Creston
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: IA
  • City Name: Des Moines
  • Carrier Code: C080
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1803
  • Zip Code: 50315

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $2,834

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2162
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 70
  • Final Value: 182,652
  • High Value: 222,148
  • Low Value: 143,155

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $145,403
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: WELLS FARGO BANK NA
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: May 18, 2021
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $145,403
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jun 01, 2051

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $150,700
  • Market Land Value: $35,700
  • Market Improvement Value: $115,000

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $150,700
  • Assessed Land Value: $35,700
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $115,000

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 12, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 18, 2021
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11835427120
  • Current Sale Price: $150,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2021-00051790
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 06, 2012
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Jul 25, 2012
  • Previous Sale Amount: $92,500
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: WELLS FARGO BANK NA
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: May 18, 2021
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $145,403
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jun 01, 2051

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: WELLS FARGO BANK NA
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Aug 06, 2012
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $91,216
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: FHA
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Sep 01, 2042

About Greater South Side



Similar Buildings

Currently no similar buildings around

Nearby Rentals

Currently no nearby rentals

Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhood is 940 Creston Avenue located in?
The 940 Creston Avenue is a located in the neighborhood of Grays Lake in Greater South Side, Des Moines.
What is the average sales price for listings in 940 Creston Avenue?
The average sales price for units in 940 Creston Avenue is $0 currently.

Quantcast