1913 Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320
3 bd 2 ba 1,172 sqft Built 1980 Lot 3,964 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$125,000
Jul 29, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | Price changed | $149,900 | CentralIowa |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Listed | $159,900 | CentralIowa |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Listed for rent | $1,395 | ShowMojo |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Listed for rent | $1,395 | ShowMojo |
| Sep 17, 2022 | Listed for rent | $1,250 | ShowMojo |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Sold | $125,000 | MLS #654115 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Listed | $135,000 | MLS #654115 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Price changed | $135,000 | MLS #652055 |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Price changed | $139,900 | MLS #652055 |
| May 17, 2022 | Listed | $150,000 | MLS #652055 |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Sold | $95,000 | MLS #646433 |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Listed | $95,000 | MLS #646433 |
| Jun 21, 2010 | Sold | $69,000 | Public Record |
| May 2, 2010 | Listing removed | $67,900 | DesMoines |
| Jan 10, 2010 | Listed | $67,900 | MLS #359957 |
| Dec 1, 2009 | Listing removed | $69,900 | DesMoines |
| Nov 28, 2009 | Price changed | $69,900 | MLS #347757 |
| Oct 18, 2009 | Price changed | $70,900 | MLS #347757 |
| Sep 12, 2009 | Price changed | $71,900 | MLS #347757 |
| Jul 25, 2009 | Price changed | $72,900 | MLS #347757 |
| Jul 4, 2009 | Price changed | $73,900 | MLS #347757 |
| Jun 1, 2009 | Listed | $74,900 | MLS #347757 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,800 | $18,100 | $132,900 | $2,206 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | $14,900 | $109,900 | $1,834 |
| 2022 | $65,700 | $12,100 | $77,800 | $1,820 |
| 2021 | $65,700 | $12,100 | $77,800 | $1,830 |
| 2020 | $62,000 | $11,300 | $73,300 | $1,900 |
| 2019 | $62,000 | $11,300 | $73,300 | $1,906 |
| 2018 | $60,200 | $10,700 | $70,900 | $1,886 |
| 2017 | $60,200 | $10,700 | $70,900 | $1,788 |
| 2016 | $54,700 | $11,400 | $66,100 | $1,742 |
| 2015 | $54,700 | $11,400 | $66,100 | $1,336 |
| 2014 | $48,700 | $10,300 | $59,000 | $1,507 |
| 2013 | $48,700 | $10,300 | $59,000 | $1,348 |
| 2012 | $52,800 | $10,800 | $63,600 | $1,326 |
| 2011 | $52,800 | $10,800 | $63,600 | $1,526 |
| 2010 | $56,400 | $12,000 | $68,400 | $1,228 |
| 2009 | $56,400 | $12,000 | $68,400 | $1,250 |
| 2008 | $60,300 | $12,200 | $72,500 | $1,216 |
| 2007 | $60,300 | $12,200 | $72,500 | $1,162 |
Property facts
Year built
1980
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,172 sqft
Lot size
3,964 sqft
ZIP code
50320
City
Des Moines
Street
Bell Ave
Coordinates
41.55994, -93.58288
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$750
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1913 Bell Ave last sell?
1913 Bell Ave most recently sold on Jul 29, 2022 for $125,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1913 Bell Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1913 Bell Ave (year 2025) is $132,900 with $2,206 in property tax.
How does 1913 Bell Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.3% above the last sale price of $125,000.
When was 1913 Bell Ave built?
1913 Bell Ave was built in 1980.
How does 1913 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 1913 Bell Ave?
1913 Bell Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,172 sqft, 3,964 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 1913 Bell Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 1913 Bell Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1913 Bell Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1913 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
+1.0%
Implied 1-yr
+4.1%
2026 Q3
$284.7K
2026 Q4
$287.4K
ZIP 50320 — Median Price History + Forecast
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