542 Bella St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
2 bd 2 ba 1,498 sqft Built 2022 Lot 16,117 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$505,659
Oct 14, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Sold | $390,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Price changed | $488,000 | DesMoines |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Listed | $490,000 | DesMoines |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Price changed | $500,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Price changed | $499,500 | DesMoines |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Listed | $515,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Sold | $505,659 | MLS #649478 |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Listed | $489,070 | MLS #649478 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $348,350 | $120,000 | $468,350 | $7,738 |
| 2024 | $348,350 | $120,000 | $468,350 | $6,692 |
| 2023 | $314,090 | $110,000 | $424,090 | $12 |
| 2022 | — | $630 | $630 | $14 |
Property facts
Year built
2022
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,498 sqft
Lot size
16,117 sqft
ZIP code
50266
City
West Des Moines
Street
Bella St
Coordinates
41.57394, -93.83289
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,247
Gross rental yield
5.33%
Implied cap rate
3.47%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 542 Bella St last sell?
542 Bella St most recently sold on Oct 14, 2022 for $505,659.
What is the current tax assessment for 542 Bella St?
The most recent total assessment for 542 Bella St (year 2025) is $468,350 with $7,738 in property tax.
How does 542 Bella St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 7.4% below the last sale price of $505,659.
When was 542 Bella St built?
542 Bella St was built in 2022.
How does 542 Bella St compare to others on Bella St?
We track 4 other properties on Bella St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Bella St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 542 Bella St?
542 Bella St is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,498 sqft, 16,117 sqft lot single_family.
Is 542 Bella St a flip candidate?
No — 542 Bella St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 542 Bella St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 542 Bella St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.1%
Implied 1-yr
+12.2%
2026 Q3
$598.2K
2026 Q4
$598.2K
ZIP 50266 — Median Price History + Forecast
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