Great opportunity with this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home featuring a large deck, fenced yard, 2-car garage, and some finished basement space. With a solid layout and plenty of potential, this property offers investors the chance to add value through updates and improvements. Bring your vision and unlock the possibilities!
Pending
$135,000
101 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,145sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
9,975 Square Feet Lot
$134,000 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basement spaceFenced yardLarge deck
- 24 days
- 201
- 3
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
STEVEN CAMERONA 515-978-1289,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748514
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,145
- Total interior livable area: 1,145 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 9,975 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 64 x 155
Details
- Parcel number: 01002690000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
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: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $258,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,587
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$134,000
$127,000 - $141,000
$1,484/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Pending sale | $135,000$118/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #748514 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $135,000-40.5%$118/sqft |
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| 4/24/2024 | Sold | $227,000+0.9%$198/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691220 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2024 | Pending sale | $225,000$197/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691220 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000+50%$197/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691220 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2016 | Sold | $150,000$131/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #522576 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2016 | Pending sale | $150,000$131/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Ankeny Metro #522576 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2016 | Listed for sale | $150,000+7.1%$131/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Ankeny Metro #522576 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2015 | Listing removed | $140,000$122/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #456152 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2015 | Price change | $140,000-3.4%$122/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #456152 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2015 | Price change | $145,000-3.3%$127/sqft |
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| 6/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $150,000+65.7%$131/sqft |
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| 6/23/2000 | Sold | $90,500$79/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $258,000 +13% |
| 2024 | $4,492 +6.2% | $228,300 |
| 2023 | $4,228 +0.8% | $228,300 +27.3% |
| 2022 | $4,196 +4.7% | $179,400 |
| 2021 | $4,006 -3.7% | $179,400 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $4,160 +8.6% | $160,500 |
| 2019 | $3,832 +1% | $160,500 +12.6% |
| 2018 | $3,794 | $142,600 |
| 2017 | $3,794 +32.5% | $142,600 +9.2% |
| 2016 | $2,864 | $130,600 +11.2% |
| 2015 | $2,864 +6.2% | $117,400 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $2,696 | $114,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $114,200 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $114,500 +2.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $111,700 -4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $116,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $116,800 -8% |
| 2008 | -- | $126,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $126,900 +11.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $114,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $114,000 +8% |
| 2003 | -- | $105,570 +22.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $85,960 |
| 2001 | -- | $85,960 |
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Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
Nearby schools
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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