For sale

$250,000

806 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

3beds

1,715sqft

$1,764/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1913

0.51 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$146/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Cozy basement family roomPrivate oasisSingle-level livingMassive half-acre backyardTwo-car garageDouble-wide driveway

Stop compromising on space! This impressive ranch-style home delivers the sprawling square footage you need inside, and the rare half-acre you want outside. Spanning over 1,700 sq ft of comfortable single-level living, the floor plan opens up into large dining and living rooms that stand ready for effortless entertaining. Downstairs, a cozy basement family room provides excellent bonus living space for hobbies or a work office. While the highly functional kitchen and two bathrooms are waiting for your modern style updates, the home's incredible footprint allows you to build equity with your custom finishes. Outside, you'll find convenience with a double-wide driveway leading to a two-car garage. Best of all, the property features a massive half-acre backyard that serves as a private oasis with unlimited room for pets, gardens, or your dream outdoor kitchen.

29 days

1,619

112

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,715
Total interior livable area: 1,715 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 0.51 Acres
Dimensions: 85 x 262
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 01002695012000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1913

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $146/sqft
Tax assessed value: $233,600
Annual tax amount: $4,403
Date on market: 7/23/2026
Cumulative days on market: 29 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/23/2026	Listed for sale	$250,000+52.9%$146/sqft
Source: DMMLS #745805 Report a problem
6/29/2020	Sold	$163,500-0.8%$95/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/9/2020	Pending sale	$164,900$96/sqft
Source: NEXT GENERATION REALTY, INC. #10729051 Report a problem
3/19/2020	Price change	$164,900-2.9%$96/sqft
Source: NEXT GENERATION REALTY, INC. #10729051 Report a problem
2/28/2020	Listed for sale	$169,900-2.9%$99/sqft
Source: NEXT GENERATION REALTY, INC. #10729051 Report a problem
8/10/2019	Listing removed	$174,900$102/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/21/2019	Listed for sale	$174,900$102/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,974 +2.2%	$233,600 +12.2%
2024	$3,890 +4.2%	$208,200
2023	$3,732 +0.8%	$208,200 +24.5%
2022	$3,702 +5.3%	$167,200
2021	$3,516 -9.3%	$167,200 +11.8%
2020	$3,876 +15.4%	$149,500
2019	$3,358 +1.1%	$149,500 +12%
2018	$3,320	$133,500
2017	$3,320 +11.1%	$133,500 +9.3%
2016	$2,988	$122,100
2015	$2,988 +4%	$122,100 +0.8%
2014	$2,872	$121,100
2013	--	$121,100 -0.3%
2012	--	$121,500
2011	--	$121,500 -6%
2010	--	$129,300
2009	--	$129,300 +1.9%
2008	--	$126,900
2007	--	$126,900 +14.9%
2006	--	$110,400
2005	--	$110,400 +13.9%
2003	--	$96,910 +8.2%
2002	--	$89,560
2001	--	$89,560