1920 Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320
3 bd 2 ba 1,172 sqft Built 1982 Lot 5,140 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$100,000
Jun 10, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2022 | Sold | $100,000 | MLS #650139 |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Listed | $100,000 | MLS #650139 |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Price changed | $116,000 | MLS #635624 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Listed | $119,900 | MLS #635624 |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Sold | $95,000 | MLS #540796 |
| May 31, 2017 | Listed | $97,500 | MLS #540796 |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Listing removed | $95,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 9, 2016 | Listed | $95,000 | MLS #525185 |
| Oct 15, 2014 | Listing removed | $84,900 | DesMoines |
| Sep 17, 2014 | Listed | $84,900 | MLS #442832 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,300 | $21,200 | $149,500 | $2,482 |
| 2023 | $106,100 | $17,500 | $123,600 | $2,300 |
| 2022 | $83,400 | $14,200 | $97,600 | $2,282 |
| 2021 | $83,400 | $14,200 | $97,600 | $2,288 |
| 2020 | $78,500 | $13,200 | $91,700 | $2,378 |
| 2019 | $78,500 | $13,200 | $91,700 | $2,384 |
| 2018 | $76,200 | $12,500 | $88,700 | $2,128 |
| 2017 | $76,200 | $12,500 | $88,700 | $2,014 |
| 2016 | $68,100 | $14,900 | $83,000 | $1,958 |
| 2015 | $68,100 | $14,900 | $83,000 | $1,898 |
| 2014 | $65,800 | $14,300 | $80,100 | $1,822 |
| 2013 | $65,800 | $14,300 | $80,100 | $1,906 |
| 2012 | $71,100 | $15,000 | $86,100 | $1,856 |
| 2011 | $71,100 | $15,000 | $86,100 | $1,798 |
| 2010 | $71,300 | $15,600 | $86,900 | $1,706 |
| 2009 | $71,300 | $15,600 | $86,900 | $1,692 |
| 2008 | $73,700 | $16,100 | $89,800 | $1,648 |
| 2007 | $73,700 | $16,100 | $89,800 | $1,634 |
Property facts
Year built
1982
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,172 sqft
Lot size
5,140 sqft
ZIP code
50320
City
Des Moines
Street
Bell Ave
Coordinates
41.56047, -93.58279
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$600
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1920 Bell Ave last sell?
1920 Bell Ave most recently sold on Jun 10, 2022 for $100,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1920 Bell Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1920 Bell Ave (year 2025) is $149,500 with $2,482 in property tax.
How does 1920 Bell Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 49.5% above the last sale price of $100,000.
When was 1920 Bell Ave built?
1920 Bell Ave was built in 1982.
How does 1920 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 1920 Bell Ave?
1920 Bell Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,172 sqft, 5,140 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 1920 Bell Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1920 Bell Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1920 Bell Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1920 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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