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1617 E Bell Ave; Des Moines, IA Property Details

1617 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1985. This property is currently a cash purchase and is not for sale. Our records show that 1617 E Bell Ave has 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, and a total of 975 square feet. The lot size of 1617 E Bell Ave is 8,056 square feet.

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1617 E Bell Ave Des Moines, IA 50320
$203,200 Estimated Value
3 Beds
1 Baths
975 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 2 / Trust
  • Owner Status: Trust
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Purchase Price: $115,500
  • Est. Equity / %: $224,000 / 100%
  • Gross Yield: 8.764%
  • APN: 010/04795-855-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 21 years, 3 months

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5

Structure

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

Measurements

  • Total: 975/SqFt
  • Lot: 8,056/SqFt
  • Gross: 1,935/SqFt
  • Garage: 576/SqFt
  • Living: 975/SqFt
  • Basement: 960/SqFt
  • Building: 1,935/SqFt
  • Ground: 975/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $118.46

Legal Description

  • Description: LOT 5 SOUTHTOWN PLACE PLAT 1
Building Insights

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: 41.562336 / -93.59103
  • Subdivision: Southtown Place Plat 1
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 1135
  • Cooling: Central
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 2

Ownership Info

1617 E Bell Ave has no associated ownership info
1617 E Bell Ave has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

1617 E Bell Ave has 10 associated Taxes items

1617 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 $203,200. The APN we've located for 1617 E Bell Ave is 010/04795-855-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $203,200
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  010/04795-855-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  42900
  • Market Land Value:  42900
  • Tax Amount:  3094
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  203200
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

1617 E Bell Ave has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $203,200 Land Value $42,900 Improvement Value $160,300 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $183,400 Land Value $38,100 Improvement Value $145,300 Tax Amount $3,094 Change Rate -0.048% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.01687%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $183,400 Land Value $38,100 Improvement Value $145,300 Tax Amount $3,250 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.017721%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $150,200 Land Value $32,400 Improvement Value $117,800 Tax Amount $3,250 Change Rate +0.062786% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021638%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $150,200 Land Value $32,400 Improvement Value $117,800 Tax Amount $3,058 Change Rate -0.034722% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.02036%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $134,400 Land Value $29,000 Improvement Value $105,400 Tax Amount $3,168 Change Rate +0.172465% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023571%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $134,400 Land Value $29,000 Improvement Value $105,400 Tax Amount $2,702 Change Rate +0.013503% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.020104%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $112,300 Land Value $23,700 Improvement Value $88,600 Tax Amount $2,666 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.02374%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $112,300 Land Value $23,700 Improvement Value $88,600 Tax Amount $2,666 Change Rate +0.090835% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.02374%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $102,100 Land Value $21,300 Improvement Value $80,800 Tax Amount $2,444 Change Rate +0.030354% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023937%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $102,100 Land Value $21,300 Improvement Value $80,800 Tax Amount $2,372 Change Rate -0.116902% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023232%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $113,100 Land Value $23,500 Improvement Value $89,600 Tax Amount $2,686 Change Rate +0.041085% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023749%
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $2,580 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate