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1521 E Bell Ave; Des Moines, IA Property Details

1521 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1953. This property is currently a cash purchase and is not for sale. Our records show that 1521 E Bell Ave has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, and a total of 972 square feet. The lot size of 1521 E Bell Ave is 11,343 square feet.

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1521 E Bell Ave Des Moines, IA 50320
$145,500 Estimated Value
2 Beds
1 Baths
972 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 2 / Mixed
  • Owner Status: Mixed
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Purchase Price: $81,500
  • Open Loans / Balance: 1 / $8,246
  • Est. Equity / %: $153,754 / 94.91%
  • Gross Yield: 10.711%
  • APN: 010/04818-000-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 21 years, 3 months

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5

Structure

  • Building Style: Frame
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior Wall Type: Concrete Block
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Sewer Type: Yes
  • Water Source: Municipal

Measurements

  • Total: 972/SqFt
  • Lot: 11,343/SqFt
  • Gross: 972/SqFt
  • Garage: 576/SqFt
  • Living: 972/SqFt
  • Building: 972/SqFt
  • Ground: 972/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $83.85

Legal Description

  • Description: LOT 7 SUMMIT VIEW
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Land Information

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Within Flood Zone: True
  • Flood Zone: X / Low/Medium Risk
  • School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Lat / Lon: 41.562374 / -93.59339
  • Subdivision: Summit View
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 1133
  • Cooling: None
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 2

Ownership Info

1521 E Bell Ave has no associated ownership info
1521 E Bell Ave has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

1521 E Bell Ave has 10 associated Taxes items

1521 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA pays taxes in Polk County, IA. The most recent tax assessment records are from 2025 and show that the current assessed value of the property is $145,500. The APN we've located for 1521 E Bell Ave is 010/04818-000-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $145,500
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  010/04818-000-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  26800
  • Market Land Value:  26800
  • Tax Amount:  2430
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  145500
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

1521 E Bell Ave has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $145,500 Land Value $26,800 Improvement Value $118,700 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $123,500 Land Value $22,400 Improvement Value $101,100 Tax Amount $2,430 Change Rate -0.020951% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.019676%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $123,500 Land Value $22,400 Improvement Value $101,100 Tax Amount $2,482 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.020097%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $105,300 Land Value $19,700 Improvement Value $85,600 Tax Amount $2,482 Change Rate +0.067986% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023571%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $105,300 Land Value $19,700 Improvement Value $85,600 Tax Amount $2,324 Change Rate -0.037283% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.02207%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $93,100 Land Value $17,300 Improvement Value $75,800 Tax Amount $2,414 Change Rate +0.050479% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.025929%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $93,100 Land Value $17,300 Improvement Value $75,800 Tax Amount $2,298 Change Rate +0.010554% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024683%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $85,500 Land Value $15,700 Improvement Value $69,800 Tax Amount $2,274 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026596%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $85,500 Land Value $15,700 Improvement Value $69,800 Tax Amount $2,274 Change Rate +0.028029% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026596%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $81,800 Land Value $14,600 Improvement Value $67,200 Tax Amount $2,212 Change Rate +0.025974% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.027042%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $81,800 Land Value $14,600 Improvement Value $67,200 Tax Amount $2,156 Change Rate +0.050682% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026357%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $77,200 Land Value $13,700 Improvement Value $63,500 Tax Amount $2,052 Change Rate +0.038462% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.02658%
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $1,976 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate