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  • $393,400

    1616 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    2baths
    1,526sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1959
    1.39 Acres Lot
    $393,400 Zestimate®
    $258/sqft
    $2,165 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $393,400

    $350,000 - $437,000

    $2,165/mo

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    What's special

    Contemporary ranch built 1960 designed by eminent architect Amos Emmry located on 1 1/3 acre outlot - magnificent city views. Deck & beam construction w/lots of windows, open floor plan w/contemporary fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, separate den or office. Lower level walkout w/480 fin down. Tuck-under 2 car garage. Newer roof & mechanicals. Needs renovation. Private location w/views.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2.5
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,526 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 1.39 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01000569003000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1959

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/19/2009Sold$134,500-32.4%$88/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/7/2009Listed for sale$199,000$130/sqft
    Source: Listhub #342904 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,652 +2.1%$409,400 +14.4%
    2024$5,538 +7.7%$357,900
    2023$5,142 +0.7%$357,900 +21.5%
    2022$5,104 +7.4%$294,600
    2021$4,754 -16.8%$294,600 +10.4%
    2020$5,715 -1.2%$266,900 +40.1%
    2019$5,787 +0.2%$190,500 +3%
    2018$5,778 +17.5%$184,900
    2017$4,918 +2%$184,900 +1.1%
    2016$4,820 $182,900
    2015$4,820 -15.5%$182,900 +0.1%
    2014$5,703 $182,800
    2013-- $182,800 -0.8%
    2012-- $184,200
    2011-- $184,200 +3.7%
    2010-- $177,600
    2009-- $177,600 -5.4%
    2008-- $187,800
    2007-- $187,800 -11.5%
    2006-- $212,100
    2005-- $212,100 +7.3%
    2003-- $197,650 +24.6%
    2002-- $158,690
    2001-- $158,690

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    Neighborhood: Gray's Lake

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