1204 Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
4 bd 2 ba 1,830 sqft Built 1940 Lot 13,504 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$210,000
Oct 14, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | Sold | $252,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Listed | $260,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Sold | $210,000 | MLS #660184 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Listed | $210,000 | MLS #660184 |
| Feb 18, 2019 | Listed | $185,000 | MLS #576704 |
| Oct 5, 2015 | Sold | $100,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,000 | $45,300 | $271,300 | $4,810 |
| 2023 | $200,200 | $39,400 | $239,600 | $4,606 |
| 2022 | $172,700 | $35,000 | $207,700 | $4,568 |
| 2021 | $172,700 | $35,000 | $207,700 | $4,272 |
| 2020 | $152,400 | $30,700 | $183,100 | $4,432 |
| 2019 | $152,400 | $30,700 | $183,100 | $4,234 |
| 2018 | $141,900 | $27,400 | $169,300 | $4,184 |
| 2017 | $141,900 | $27,400 | $169,300 | $3,954 |
| 2016 | $132,900 | $25,100 | $158,000 | $3,934 |
| 2015 | $132,900 | $25,100 | $158,000 | $3,808 |
| 2014 | $128,300 | $23,700 | $152,000 | $3,550 |
| 2013 | $128,300 | $23,700 | $152,000 | $3,424 |
| 2012 | $128,800 | $23,700 | $152,500 | $3,598 |
| 2011 | $128,800 | $23,700 | $152,500 | $3,418 |
| 2010 | $140,900 | $26,600 | $167,500 | $3,184 |
| 2009 | $140,900 | $26,600 | $167,500 | $3,106 |
| 2008 | $136,900 | $25,300 | $162,200 | $3,106 |
| 2007 | $136,900 | $25,300 | $162,200 | $2,782 |
Property facts
Year built
1940
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
1,830 sqft
Lot size
13,504 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Bell Ave
Coordinates
41.56244, -93.63088
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,260
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1204 Bell Ave last sell?
1204 Bell Ave most recently sold on Oct 14, 2022 for $210,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1204 Bell Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1204 Bell Ave (year 2025) is $271,300 with $4,810 in property tax.
How does 1204 Bell Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 29.2% above the last sale price of $210,000.
When was 1204 Bell Ave built?
1204 Bell Ave was built in 1940.
How does 1204 Bell Ave compare to others on Bell Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Bell Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Bell Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1204 Bell Ave?
1204 Bell Ave is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,830 sqft, 13,504 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1204 Bell Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 1204 Bell Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1204 Bell Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1204 Bell Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.3%
2026 Q3
$222.1K
2026 Q4
$220.2K
ZIP 50315 — Median Price History + Forecast
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