Charming updated home in desireable neighborhood near MacRae and Grays Lake parks. Walk into the inviting front entry and fall in love with the hardwood floors and 1,620 sqft of living space plus a partially finished, walkout basement with plenty of storage. Living room features wainscoting, built in cabinets and shelves. Newer kitchen features an abundance of white cabinetry and SS appliances. Separate dining room. Main floor bonus room can be bedroom or ideal as office and leads to screened-in porch and deck. Half bath completes the main floor. Upstairs features 3 large bedrooms and a full bathroom. Window blinds and ceiling fans throughout, new sump pump, new roof 2023,. Freshly painted basement offers additional living space with large rec room and lifetime guaranteed waterproofed walls. Spacious, fenced back yard, attached garage plus parking pad for 2nd car, new driveway Aug 2023. Located minutes from downtown, bike trails and Lincoln High School. Easy to show, immediate possession.
Foreclosed
Est. $265,900
1206 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
4beds
1,620sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
8,102 Square Feet Lot
$265,900 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
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Listed by:
Nancy Lucas (515)770-9836,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 679220
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Egress Windows,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,620
- Total interior livable area: 1,620 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fence
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 135
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01004155000000
- Zoning: N3b-R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $242,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,250
- Date on market: 7/28/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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Estimated market value
$265,900
$247,000 - $285,000
$2,051/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $196,800-17.3%$121/sqft |
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| 9/8/2023 | Sold | $238,000+1.3%$147/sqft |
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| 8/8/2023 | Pending sale | $235,000$145/sqft |
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| 7/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $235,000-0.4%$145/sqft |
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| 7/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/10/2023 | Pending sale | $235,900$146/sqft |
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| 7/5/2023 | Price change | $235,900-3.7%$146/sqft |
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| 6/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $245,000+7.9%$151/sqft |
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| 5/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/14/2023 | Pending sale | $227,000$140/sqft |
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| 5/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $227,000+43.7%$140/sqft |
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| 8/12/2015 | Sold | $158,000-1.2%$98/sqft |
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| 7/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $159,900+19.3%$99/sqft |
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| 6/18/2004 | Sold | $134,000+36%$83/sqft |
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| 6/7/1999 | Sold | $98,500$61/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,284 +2% | $242,300 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $4,198 -3.7% | $213,400 |
| 2023 | $4,358 +0.8% | $213,400 +15.4% |
| 2022 | $4,324 +0.8% | $184,900 |
| 2021 | $4,290 -3.7% | $184,900 +7.6% |
| 2020 | $4,456 +1.3% | $171,900 |
| 2019 | $4,400 +1.1% | $171,900 +5% |
| 2018 | $4,354 | $163,700 |
| 2017 | $4,354 +7.6% | $163,700 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $4,048 | $153,600 |
| 2015 | $4,048 +14% | $153,600 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $3,552 | $147,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $147,600 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $147,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $147,900 -9.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $162,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $162,700 +4.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $155,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $155,100 +15.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $134,000 +4.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $128,350 +21.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $105,750 |
| 2001 | -- | $105,750 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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.
- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Gray's Lake
- 1206 Bell Ave
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