$95,000
SOLD APR 4, 2022

1913 E Bell Ave Des Moines, IA 50320

Pioneer Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,172 Sq Ft
3,950 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$81 Per Sq Ft

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of July 2022

Bi-attached home ready for a new owner! Great south side location, 3 beds, 1.5 baths. Fenced in yard, 1 car garage. Home does need some TLC. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Slavin

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 02/25/2022

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisette Lopez

RE/MAX Revolution

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,982

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 3,950 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 34x125

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,172 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01003972613001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,982

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bi-Attached
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 81.06
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 81.06
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Slab
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1172
  • Total Sq Ft: 1172

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.0910
  • Lot S F: 3950
  • Lot Size: 34X125
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01003972613001
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 1982.00
  • Net Taxes: 1982.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2022
Closed on
Jul 25, 2022
Sold by
Lemus Ochoa and Lemus Dilma
Bought by
J & J Hapke Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Lisette Lopez
RE/MAX Revolution
Buyer's Agent
Heather Knittel
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-7.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.94%
Original Mortgage
$187,500
Outstanding Balance
$180,226
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$27,451

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2022
Closed on
Jul 21, 2022
Sold by
Contract Exchange Corporation
Bought by
Ochoa Felix
Seller's Agent
Lisette Lopez
RE/MAX Revolution
Buyer's Agent
Heather Knittel
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$135,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-7.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,500
Outstanding Balance
$180,226
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$27,451

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2020
Sold by
Pelico Jairo and Pelico Sofia
Bought by
Sanchez Carlos Mauricio Lima

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2015
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Pelico Jairo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2015
Sold by
Sanchez Jackelyn C
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2010
Sold by
Thompson Richard L and Thompson Julie E
Bought by
Sanchez Jackelyn C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,983
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1998
Sold by
Cuomo Andrew M
Bought by
Thompson Richard L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,900
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $125,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $95,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed $31,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $37,800 None Available
Warranty Deed $68,500 None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $187,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $67,983 FHA
Previous Owner $61,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $15,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $45,900 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Price Changed $149,900 -6.3% $128 / Sq Ft
06/21/2025 06/21/25 For Sale $159,900 +27.9% $136 / Sq Ft
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Sold $125,000 -7.4% $107 / Sq Ft
06/21/2022 06/21/22 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2022 06/14/22 For Sale $135,000 +42.1% $115 / Sq Ft
04/04/2022 04/04/22 Sold $95,000 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
04/04/2022 04/04/22 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2022 02/25/22 For Sale $95,000 -- $81 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,162 $109,900 $14,900 $95,000
2023 $1,834 $109,900 $14,900 $95,000
2022 $1,820 $77,800 $12,100 $65,700
2021 $1,830 $77,800 $12,100 $65,700
2020 $1,900 $73,300 $11,300 $62,000
2019 $1,906 $73,300 $11,300 $62,000
2018 $1,886 $70,900 $10,700 $60,200
2017 $1,788 $70,900 $10,700 $60,200
2016 $1,742 $66,100 $11,400 $54,700
2015 $1,742 $66,100 $11,400 $54,700
2014 $1,336 $59,000 $10,300 $48,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Heather Knittel

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Heather Knittel

    RE/MAX

    (515) 371-2706

    1 in this area

    293 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lisette Lopez

    RE/MAX

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  • Laura Slavin

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Laura Slavin

    RE/MAX

    (515) 202-4129

    4 in this area

    234 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 646433

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-03972613001

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50320 Pioneer Park

1913 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1913 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 and is currently priced at $95,000, approximately $81 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 1913 E Bell Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including River Woods Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and East High School.

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