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Sold for $215,000
$215,000
509 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
8,319.96 Square Feet Lot
$219,000 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$1,341 Estimated rent
Home value
$219,000
$206,000 - $232,000
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Listed by:
Blake Shaffer (515)298-9287,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Maria Rocha
EXP Realty, LLC
Rocio Hermosillo
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 703345
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 450
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,319 sqft
- Dimensions: 63 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01002611000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | Sold | $215,000-4.4%$224/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #703345 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2024 | Pending sale | $225,000$234/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703345 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$234/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703345 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $235,000+51.6%$245/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703345 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2018 | Sold | $155,000+5.1%$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #563245 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2018 | Listed for sale | $147,500+13.5%$154/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #563245 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2016 | Sold | $130,000+0.8%$135/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #518943 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $129,000+51.8%$134/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Ankeny Metro #518943 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2013 | Sold | $85,000+0.1%$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2013 | Listed for sale | $84,900$88/sqft |
Source: Realty Xperts LLC #412943 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2013 | Listing removed | $84,900$88/sqft |
Source: Realty Xperts LLC #412943 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2013 | Listed for sale | $84,900-5.6%$88/sqft |
Source: Realty Xperts LLC #412943 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2011 | Listing removed | $89,900$94/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #383970 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2011 | Price change | $89,900-14.3%$94/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #383970 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2011 | Price change | $104,900-16%$109/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #383970 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2011 | Listed for sale | $124,900-3.6%$130/sqft |
Source: Next Generation Realty Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2010 | Listing removed | $129,500$135/sqft |
Source: Next Generation Realty Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2010 | Listed for sale | $129,500+4%$135/sqft |
Source: Next Generation Realty Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2007 | Sold | $124,500+79.1%$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2005 | Sold | $69,500-19%$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2004 | Sold | $85,793+12.1%$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2001 | Sold | $76,500$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,040 +2.1% | $225,600 +12.1% |
| 2024 | $3,958 +11.6% | $201,200 |
| 2023 | $3,546 +0.9% | $201,200 +26.3% |
| 2022 | $3,516 +5.4% | $159,300 |
| 2021 | $3,336 -3.6% | $159,300 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $3,460 +9.3% | $142,300 |
| 2019 | $3,166 +1.2% | $142,300 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $3,128 | $126,300 |
| 2017 | $3,128 +13.1% | $126,300 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $2,766 | $113,700 |
| 2015 | $2,766 +8.2% | $113,700 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $2,556 | $108,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $108,700 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $109,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $109,000 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $116,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $116,800 -4.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $121,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $121,900 +24.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $97,800 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,890 +18.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $75,220 |
| 2001 | -- | $75,220 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 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.
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