$157,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2020
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,202 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$131 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Modern Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of February 2024

This home is located at 636 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $157,000, approximately $130 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 636 Bell Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Park Avenue Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julio Calvo

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 04/15/2020

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Shane Torres

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,672

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x164
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,202 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01002641000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,672

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architecture: Modern
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 128.87
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 130.62
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 816
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 700
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1202
  • Total Sq Ft: 1202

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Birch, Paint, Vinyl, Walnut

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt, Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 400
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

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: 0.3340
  • Lot S F: 14552
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 100X164
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01002641000000
  • Zoning: R1-60

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: 2672.00
  • Net Taxes: 2672.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2024
Closed on
Feb 12, 2024
Sold by
Stevens Veronica M
Bought by
Mathews Benjamin K
Seller's Agent
Tiffany Marcum
The American Real Estate Co.
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Lucken
Real Broker, LLC
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$219,000
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$213,779

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,221
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.62%
Original Mortgage
$223,708
Outstanding Balance
$220,841
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
-$9,900

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2019
Sold by
Clark Adam C
Bought by
Tayal Mukesh

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2016
Closed on
Dec 8, 2016
Sold by
Waldner Jeremy and Waldner Sonja
Bought by
Clark Adam C
Seller's Agent
Jeremy Kasperbauer
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Benjamin Watt
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$94,500
Sold Price
$93,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-1.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2011
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Waldner Jeremy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,516
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2007
Sold by
Silver Delila Jean and Silver Kenneth R
Bought by
Kinney Clifton C and Kinney Beverly J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
10.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1998
Sold by
Kramer Kevin J and Kramer Wendy S
Bought by
Fairchild Clifford Thomas and Fairchild Tamra S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,400
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $219,000 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $61,771 None Available
Warranty Deed $93,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $49,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $112,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $64,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $223,708 Construction
Previous Owner $47,516 New Conventional
Previous Owner $108,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $58,400 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/15/2024 02/15/24 Sold $219,000 0.0% $182 / Sq Ft
01/08/2024 01/08/24 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2024 01/05/24 For Sale $219,000 +39.5% $182 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Sold $157,000 +1.4% $131 / Sq Ft
04/19/2020 04/19/20 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2020 04/15/20 For Sale $154,900 +66.6% $129 / Sq Ft
12/12/2016 12/12/16 Sold $93,000 -1.6% $77 / Sq Ft
12/12/2016 12/12/16 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2016 10/26/16 For Sale $94,500 -- $79 / 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 $3,552 $199,700 $36,700 $163,000
2023 $3,434 $199,700 $36,700 $163,000
2022 $3,486 $158,000 $30,200 $127,800
2021 $2,830 $158,000 $30,200 $127,800
2020 $2,940 $113,400 $26,900 $86,500
2019 $2,849 $113,400 $26,900 $86,500
2018 $2,644 $99,400 $23,400 $76,000
2017 $2,204 $99,400 $23,400 $76,000
2016 $2,142 $90,000 $21,100 $68,900
2015 $2,142 $90,000 $21,100 $68,900
2014 $2,182 $94,100 $20,400 $73,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 603020

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-02641000000