1938 Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320
3 bd 2 ba 1,172 sqft Built 1981 Lot 5,420 sqft townhomes
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,200 | $21,500 | $121,700 | $2,046 |
| 2023 | $84,200 | $17,700 | $101,900 | $1,890 |
| 2022 | $65,800 | $14,400 | $80,200 | $1,876 |
| 2021 | $65,800 | $14,400 | $80,200 | $1,882 |
| 2020 | $62,000 | $13,400 | $75,400 | $1,954 |
| 2019 | $62,000 | $13,400 | $75,400 | $1,960 |
| 2018 | $60,300 | $12,600 | $72,900 | $1,940 |
| 2017 | $60,300 | $12,600 | $72,900 | $1,904 |
| 2016 | $54,700 | $15,700 | $70,400 | $1,856 |
| 2015 | $54,700 | $15,700 | $70,400 | $1,782 |
| 2014 | $52,100 | $15,000 | $67,100 | $1,718 |
| 2013 | $52,100 | $15,000 | $67,100 | $1,788 |
| 2012 | $56,400 | $15,800 | $72,200 | $1,704 |
| 2011 | $56,400 | $15,800 | $72,200 | $1,626 |
| 2010 | $56,500 | $16,400 | $72,900 | $1,548 |
| 2009 | $56,500 | $16,400 | $72,900 | $1,600 |
| 2008 | $60,700 | $16,900 | $77,600 | $1,562 |
| 2007 | $60,700 | $16,900 | $77,600 | $1,554 |
Property facts
Year built
1981
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,172 sqft
Lot size
5,420 sqft
ZIP code
50320
City
Des Moines
Street
Bell Ave
Coordinates
41.56036, -93.58206
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1938 Bell Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 1938 Bell Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 1938 Bell Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1938 Bell Ave (year 2025) is $121,700 with $2,046 in property tax.
When was 1938 Bell Ave built?
1938 Bell Ave was built in 1981.
How does 1938 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 1938 Bell Ave?
1938 Bell Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,172 sqft, 5,420 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 1938 Bell Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1938 Bell Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1938 Bell Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1938 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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