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  • $185,700

    311 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    900sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1932
    0.49 Acres Lot
    $185,700 Zestimate®
    $206/sqft
    $1,374 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $185,700

    $169,000 - $201,000

    $1,374/mo

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    What's special

    This adorable house is located in a peaceful and friendly neighborhood. It sits on almost a half an acre treed lot with a magnificent view of the Principal Building. There is room for a large garden and outdoor play space. The Shingles, Siding, Windows, HVAC were updated in 2012. The kitchen, bathroom, and flooring were also up updated in 2012. The finished lower level features another living area and 3rd bedroom with Daylight window. The lower level has been professionally waterproofed with a transferable warranty. Love Downtown? Bell Ave is only 2 miles from Downtown. MacRae Park is one mile away.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Carpeting, Smoke Detector, Tile, Shades/Shutters, Drapes/Curtains
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 900 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Vinyl
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 0.49 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01002678000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1932

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • MLS: Des Moines
    • Heat Source: Natural
    • Property Sub Type: Residential
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Interior Features: Carpeting, Smoke Detector, Tile, Shades/Shutters, Drapes/Curtains
    • Lot Shape: Regular
    • Sewer: City
    • Water: City
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Trim: Paint
    • Foundation: Concrete Block
    • Other Rooms: Mud Room
    • Sellers Request: 1
    • Last Change Type: Pending
    • Geocode Source: PxPoint

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/27/2018Sold$121,000+5.2%$134/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #556849 Report a problem
    3/21/2018Pending sale$115,000$128/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Signature #556849 Report a problem
    3/19/2018Listed for sale$115,000+43.8%$128/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Signature #556849 Report a problem
    11/26/2012Sold$80,000+433.3%$89/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/27/2012Sold$15,000+0.7%$17/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #393845 Report a problem
    4/25/2012Listing removed$14,900$17/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #393845 Report a problem
    12/20/2011Listed for sale$14,900-76.9%$17/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #393845 Report a problem
    12/7/2004Sold$64,500$72/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,312 +2%$185,500 +12.4%
    2024$3,246 +4.2%$165,000
    2023$3,114 +0.8%$165,000 +24.9%
    2022$3,090 +5%$132,100
    2021$2,942 -3.7%$132,100 +12%
    2020$3,056 +31.6%$117,900
    2019$2,322 +12.4%$117,900 +36.5%
    2018$2,066 $86,400
    2017$2,066 +11.4%$86,400 +9.2%
    2016$1,854 $79,100
    2015$1,854 +6.7%$79,100 +3%
    2014$1,738 $76,800
    2013-- $76,800 +17.6%
    2012-- $65,300
    2011-- $65,300 -6.6%
    2010-- $69,900
    2009-- $69,900 -3.7%
    2008-- $72,600
    2007-- $72,600 +10.8%
    2006-- $65,500
    2005-- $65,500 +7.1%
    2003-- $61,140 +26%
    2002-- $48,510
    2001-- $48,510

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    Neighborhood: Indianola Hills

    Nearby schools

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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