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  • $213,000

    209 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    912sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1956
    0.46 Acres Lot
    $213,000 Zestimate®
    $234/sqft
    $1,521 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $213,000

    $200,000 - $226,000

    $1,521/mo

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    What's special

    Charming mid-century, ranch home on a half-acre wooded parcel nestled in a cozy neighborhood on the Southside of Des Moines. Built by craftsmen in 1956 this home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, walk out lower level, fireplace, two car detached garage and large back deck. Exterior of home has wood and brick siding. Two car garage has electric service. Lower level is ready for finish and could serve as a mother in law apartment. Walking distance to Lincoln High School, Park Avenue Elementary and public transit. Heating system is updated; shingles on roof and sewer line have been replaced in the last 5-10 years. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in a well-built home with value added.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 912 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.46 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01002686000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1956

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/10/2020Sold$147,000-5.1%$161/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #600839 Report a problem
    5/14/2020Pending sale$154,900$170/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #600839 Report a problem
    5/8/2020Price change$154,900-3.1%$170/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #600839 Report a problem
    3/12/2020Listed for sale$159,900$175/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #600839 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,260 +2.2%$193,200 +11.9%
    2024$3,190 +5.2%$172,600
    2023$3,032 +0.9%$172,600 +25.5%
    2022$3,006 +5.1%$137,500
    2021$2,860 -0.6%$137,500 +11.6%
    2020$2,878 +10.4%$123,200
    2019$2,608 +1.3%$123,200 +13.2%
    2018$2,574 $108,800
    2017$2,574 +11.4%$108,800 +9.1%
    2016$2,310 $99,700
    2015$2,310 +7%$99,700 +3.2%
    2014$2,158 $96,600
    2013-- $96,600 -0.2%
    2012-- $96,800
    2011-- $96,800 -4.5%
    2010-- $101,400
    2009-- $101,400 -9.1%
    2008-- $111,600
    2007-- $111,600 +10.5%
    2006-- $101,000
    2005-- $101,000 +6.9%
    2003-- $94,450 +25.3%
    2002-- $75,360
    2001-- $75,360

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    Neighborhood: Indianola Hills

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