NOT LISTED FOR SALE

343 E Bell Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $172,000 - $185,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
864 Sq Ft
$208/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 17, 2018

Last sale price $120,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,269/month

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2018

You won't want to miss this great 3 bedroom home in a quiet neighborhood with wonderful private backyard.  All New Windows (2014-2016), newer Central air unit, Newer Cabinets, Kitchen Remodel, upstairs bathroom remodel, Rear porch remodel, new roof 2015, new paint 2016, all appliances stay and located in an NFC area.  Move right in make your own memories!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Ranallo

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 09/21/2017

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracey Bills

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,739

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 213x60

Home Design

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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 01001265000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,739

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 145.83
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 138.89
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 864
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 864
  • Total Sq Ft: 864

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Detached

Utilities

  • 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: 0.2930
  • Lot S F: 12780
  • Lot Size: 213x60
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01001265000000
  • 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: 2739.00
  • Net Taxes: 2739.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2017
Closed on
Jan 5, 2018
Sold by
Porter Michael J
Bought by
Nachtigal Brandon and Smith Kyla
Seller's Agent
Chris Ranallo
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Tracey Bills
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$129,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-6.98%
Total Days on Market
90
Current Estimated Value
$179,798

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,798
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.67%
Original Mortgage
$117,826
Outstanding Balance
$101,900
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$78,326

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2001
Sold by
Shelton Joseph P and Shelton Jessica R
Bought by
Porter Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,249
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1998
Sold by
Walker Marsha K and Godlewski Marsha
Bought by
Shelton Joseph P and Shelton Jessica R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,860
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nachtigal Brandon $120,000 None Available
Porter Michael J $82,500 --
Shelton Joseph P $73,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nachtigal Brandon $117,826
Previous Owner Porter Mike J $103,500
Previous Owner Porter Michael J $82,249
Previous Owner Shelton Joseph P $73,860
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/17/2018 01/17/18 Sold $120,000 -7.0% $139 / Sq Ft
12/20/2017 12/20/17 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2017 09/21/17 For Sale $129,000 -- $149 / 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 $3,122 $158,700 $26,000 $132,700
2023 $2,960 $158,700 $26,000 $132,700
2022 $2,938 $125,600 $21,200 $104,400
2021 $2,758 $125,600 $21,200 $104,400
2020 $2,864 $110,500 $18,500 $92,000
2019 $2,722 $110,500 $18,500 $92,000
2018 $2,694 $101,300 $16,600 $84,700
2017 $2,550 $101,300 $16,600 $84,700
2016 $2,484 $94,300 $15,100 $79,200
2015 $2,484 $94,300 $15,100 $79,200
2014 $2,384 $93,100 $14,600 $78,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Chris Ranallo

    RE/MAX

    (515) 612-8432

    58 Total Sales

    Chris Ranallo
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  • Tracey Bills

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Tracey Bills

    RE/MAX

    1 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Tracey Bills
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 548358

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-01265000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Indianola Hills

343 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 343 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 21 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $179,798, approximately $208 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 343 E Bell Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Howe Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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