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1609 East Bell Avenue

1609 East Bell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
Property in Pioneer Park
Sold Jun 30, 1999
$83,500
$83,857 by Midamerican Home Services Mtg
Mortgage Due Jul 01, 2029
1609 East Bell Avenue has been categorized by the local assessors in Des Moines, IA as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1986 and is 38 years old. The home has a total of 5 rooms. 3 of these rooms are legally considered as bedrooms. Residents will have access to 2 full bathrooms. There are 2 partial bathrooms in the home. This is a single story building so stairs are not necessary to access other parts of the home. In addition, 1609 East Bell Avenue has 1,675 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. Those looking for additional storage or space will be happy to hear that there is a partial basement that is 975 sqft. Please note, that typically the basement, garage, and or porch square footage is not included in the calculations of the living area square footage. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot is 1,230 ft and across the front of the lot is 610 ft. The area measurement of the land has been determined as 7,503 square feet. Fans of architecture and design would be interested in knowing that the building on the property was built in a ranch/rambler style.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. For the features and amenities located on the property. There is a garage for those who require parking. The garage measured 576 sqft. According to our sources, there are a total of 2 available parking spaces. Moving on to the building itself. The condition of the building has been evaluated as good. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with frame control joints. The building has a gable style roof made of asphalt. The exterior walls of the building are made of masonry. The inside of the home is being cooled with central air conditioning at the moment. In terms of heating, it is utilizing a forced air unit and being fueled with gas. Finally, the property is currently sourcing its water from a municipal system. The building on the property is connected to a sewer system. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. According to our sources, 1609 East Bell Avenue sold most recently in Jun 24, 1999 for a total of $83,500. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $42.82 per sqft. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a higher price and increase in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $3,694 in taxes each year. 1609 East Bell Avenue was most recently assessed in 2023. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $204,100. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $37,500. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $166,600. The property's total market value has been marked the same as the total assessed value which is pretty typical. Looking to take out a mortage loan? You may want to consider a conventional loan, which is considered one of the most common type of loans on the market. We'll cover the two different types of conventional loans (aka conforming and non-conforming), the pros and cons, and how they could benefit you compared to a FHA or specialty loan. Read more about conventional loans and how you can qualify for one.Sadly, this property is not available for sale but we are constantly updating our inventory in real time. Sign up for a RealtyHop account and add this property to your favorites to get updates on when this property is back on the market. Or alternatively, you can check back frequently for updates.

This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1986
  • Effective Year Built: 1986
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Building Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Exterior Walls Type: Masonry
  • Roof Shape Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Floor Count: 1
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Partial basement
  • Basement Area: 975
  • Garage Type: Garage
  • Garage Square Area: 576
  • Parking Space Count: 2

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7,503
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,230
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 610
  • Total Building Area: 1,950
  • Gross Building Area: 1,950
  • Building Area: 1,675
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Central air conditioning
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,675
  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: Yes
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: SOUTHTOWN PLACE PLAT 1
  • Land Acres: 0.172
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 3 SOUTHTOWN PLACE PLAT 1

Ownership

  • Current Owner : MORRISON SCOTT A
  • Current Owner 2: MORRISON AMY
  • Previous Owner : BLOCK DAN L
  • Previous Owner 2: BLOCK KATHY J
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Census Tract: 003901

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 0661
  • District: 010
  • Parcel: 010/04795-853-000
  • Lot: 3
  • Municipality: CITY OF DES MOINES
  • Latitude: 41.5624
  • Longitude: -93.5915

    Address

  • Full Address: 1609 E Bell Ave
  • Address - House Number: 1609
  • Street Direction: E
  • Address - Street Name: Bell
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: IA
  • City Name: Des Moines
  • Carrier Code: C084
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1135
  • Zip Code: 50320

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $3,694
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 1

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1889
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 75
  • Final Value: 219,160
  • High Value: 260,569
  • Low Value: 177,751

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $83,857
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: MIDAMERICAN HOME SERVICES MTG
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jun 30, 1999
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $83,857
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: FHA
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jul 01, 2029

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $204,100
  • Market Land Value: $37,500
  • Market Improvement Value: $166,600

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $204,100
  • Assessed Land Value: $37,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $166,600

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 24, 1999
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 30, 1999
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1085785400
  • Current Sale Price: $83,500
  • Current Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 116640

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: MIDAMERICAN HOME SERVICES MTG
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Jun 30, 1999
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $83,857
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: FHA
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jul 01, 2029

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