$2,280 Closing Credit¹
#716279, Hernandez, Marlin, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM
$220,000 List price
701 Bell Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$2,613
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,036 sqft
0.2 acres
$212 / sqft
House
Property details
About 701 Bell Ave
Adorable ranch home on a corner lot on Des Moines Southside, just south of Downtown. Many sought after features adorn the home, including gleaming hardwood floors, an upgraded kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, 3 bedrooms on main level, and a non conforming oversized fourth bedroom in the basement. The options are endless with a large epoxy floored area in the rear basement, perfect for making it your generously sized family room or hang out area. The fenced in backyard and spacious deck outside make hosting a breeze and dog owners happy. This house is a true gem and won’t be available long!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingElectric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,036 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.21 Acres
Year built1952
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #711485
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $220,000
- Price/SqFt: $212
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,974
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: Head South from downtown on SW 9th Street. Turn East on Bell Avenue. Home is on the left.
- Year Built: 1952
- Living Area: 1,036 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.21 Acres
- MLS Number: 711485
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 608-9242
- Listing Agent: Mariah Klemp
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2022 | Home Sold | $203,000 |
| May 29, 2020 | Home Sold | $139,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $196,700 | $2,974 |
| 2021 | $138,400 | $2,974 |
| 2020 | $123,500 | $2,974 |
| 2019 | $123,500 | $2,694 |
| 2018 | $110,000 | $2,694 |
| 2017 | $110,000 | $2,486 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
3
Howe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•2900 Indianola Ave
1
McKinley Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.2 mi
•1610 SE 6th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,846. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
41%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
22%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Mexican League Soccer
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Books-a-Million
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Church's Chicken
Wingstop
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Toyota
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Hits
Christian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 701 Bell Ave
The listing price of 701 Bell Ave property is $220,000.
The property 701 Bell Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 701 Bell Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 701 Bell Ave are: Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,974 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 20, 2022 for $203,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 701 Bell Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 701 Bell Ave is 1,036 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 701 Bell Ave is 1952.
This home is located at 701 Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Indianola Hills neighborhood. This 1,036 square foot home, which was built in 1952, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $220,000.
While more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 58 listings sold at asking price, and more than 141 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.