20 Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
2 bd 2 ba 825 sqft Built 1952 Lot 26,484 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$114,000
Aug 26, 2016
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | Sold | $210,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Sold | $190,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Price changed | $199,999 | MLS #660980 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Listed | $205,000 | MLS #660980 |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Sold | $114,000 | MLS #519120 |
| Jun 3, 2016 | Listed | $120,000 | MLS #519120 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,750 | $37,400 | $180,150 | $3,138 |
| 2023 | $132,450 | $34,100 | $166,550 | $2,778 |
| 2022 | $98,950 | $27,800 | $126,750 | $2,754 |
| 2021 | $98,950 | $27,800 | $126,750 | $2,534 |
| 2020 | $85,850 | $24,300 | $110,150 | $2,628 |
| 2019 | $85,850 | $24,300 | $110,150 | $2,462 |
| 2018 | $78,350 | $21,800 | $100,150 | $2,356 |
| 2017 | $75,500 | $21,800 | $97,300 | $2,268 |
| 2016 | $72,500 | $19,900 | $92,400 | $2,206 |
| 2015 | $72,500 | $19,900 | $92,400 | $2,128 |
| 2014 | $70,000 | $18,800 | $88,800 | $1,976 |
| 2013 | $70,000 | $18,800 | $88,800 | $1,926 |
| 2012 | $70,200 | $18,800 | $89,000 | $2,120 |
| 2011 | $70,200 | $18,800 | $89,000 | $2,012 |
| 2010 | $79,900 | $21,400 | $101,300 | $1,984 |
| 2009 | $79,900 | $21,400 | $101,300 | $1,934 |
| 2008 | $82,600 | $21,400 | $104,000 | $1,934 |
| 2007 | $82,600 | $21,400 | $104,000 | $1,784 |
Property facts
Year built
1952
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
825 sqft
Lot size
26,484 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Bell Ave
Coordinates
41.56364, -93.61502
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Frequently asked questions
When did 20 Bell Ave last sell?
20 Bell Ave most recently sold on Aug 26, 2016 for $114,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 20 Bell Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 20 Bell Ave (year 2025) is $180,150 with $3,138 in property tax.
How does 20 Bell Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 58.0% above the last sale price of $114,000.
When was 20 Bell Ave built?
20 Bell Ave was built in 1952.
How does 20 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 20 Bell Ave?
20 Bell Ave is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 825 sqft, 26,484 sqft lot single_family.
Is 20 Bell Ave a flip candidate?
No — 20 Bell Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 20 Bell Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 20 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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