Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

What is 111 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 111 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $260,100 .

What is the price history for 111 E Bell Ave?

111 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $235,000 in August 2022.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 111 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 111 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 111 E Bell Ave?

The lot at 111 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.62 acres (27,007 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$260,100

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,200 sqft (on 0.62 acres)

111 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $1,753/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 19, 2022 for $235,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$260K

Since last month

$800 (-0.3%)

Since last year

$8K (+3%)

Since last sale

$25K (+10.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +109% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$260K
August 2026	$260K
July 2026	$261K
June 2026	$259K
May 2026	$262K
April 2026	$262K
March 2026	$257K
February 2026	$255K
January 2026	$252K
2025
December 2025	$253K
November 2025	$255K
October 2025	$257K
September 2025	$254K
August 2025	$253K
July 2025	$256K
June 2025	$261K
May 2025	$260K
April 2025	$260K
March 2025	$258K
February 2025	$255K
January 2025	$254K
2024
December 2024	$256K
November 2024	$261K
October 2024	$260K
September 2024	$258K
August 2024	$258K
July 2024	$260K
June 2024	$261K
May 2024	$261K
April 2024	$260K
March 2024	$257K
February 2024	$255K
January 2024	$254K
2023
December 2023	$247K
November 2023	$247K
October 2023	$244K
September 2023	$244K
August 2023	$242K
July 2023	$244K
June 2023	$243K
May 2023	$244K
April 2023	$243K
March 2023	$241K
February 2023	$240K
January 2023	$237K
2022
December 2022	$238K
November 2022	$238K
October 2022	$238K
September 2022	$237K
August 2022	$236K
July 2022	$226K
June 2022	$206K
May 2022	$205K
April 2022	$198K
March 2022	$191K
February 2022	$185K
January 2022	$183K
2021
December 2021	$186K
November 2021	$187K
October 2021	$181K
September 2021	$185K
August 2021	$187K
July 2021	$187K
June 2021	$180K
May 2021	$171K
April 2021	$168K
March 2021	$162K
February 2021	$160K
January 2021	$157K
2020
December 2020	$155K
November 2020	$155K
October 2020	$155K
September 2020	$153K
August 2020	$155K
July 2020	$155K
June 2020	$151K
May 2020	$151K
April 2020	$151K
March 2020	$148K
February 2020	$147K
January 2020	$148K
2019
December 2019	$148K
November 2019	$147K
October 2019	$148K
September 2019	$148K
August 2019	$148K
July 2019	$149K
June 2019	$148K
May 2019	$148K
April 2019	$147K
March 2019	$148K
February 2019	$147K
January 2019	$145K
2018
December 2018	$144K
November 2018	$145K
October 2018	$143K
September 2018	$145K
August 2018	$142K
July 2018	$141K
June 2018	$140K
May 2018	$139K
April 2018	$138K
March 2018	$135K
February 2018	$134K
January 2018	$135K
2017
December 2017	$135K
November 2017	$135K
October 2017	$133K
September 2017	$134K
August 2017	$133K
July 2017	$134K
June 2017	$135K
May 2017	$131K
April 2017	$130K
March 2017	$129K
February 2017	$128K
January 2017	$128K
2016
December 2016	$126K
November 2016	$126K
October 2016	$127K
September 2016	$124K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
404 Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$240,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,115

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
115 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$220,300	3	1	956	Off Market
121 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$210,000	3	1	1,216	Off Market
118 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$140,700	2	1	910	Off Market
116 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$201,000	3	1	918	Off Market
106 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$209,400	4	1	1,346	Off Market
100 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$243,400	3	2	1,033	Off Market
105 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$193,700	2	1	1,192	Off Market
101 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$212,000	3	2	1,496	Off Market
25 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$122,900	2	1	875	Off Market
21 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$201,000	2	2	1,624	Off Market
13 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$195,200	3	1.5	1,374	Off Market
2519 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$209,000	3	2	952	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1955

0.62 acre lot

1,200 sqft

$217/sqft

Garage

About this House

This 4 bedroom 3 full bath ranch-style home has so much to offer, you will need to see to believe. As you enter the home your eyes are immediately drawn to the gorgeous hardwood floors and open layout. The cozy living room flows into the dining area and into the galley-kitchen which features soft-closed cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. The 3 main level bedrooms are spacious with ample closet storage. There are 2 full bathrooms on the main level, one of which has a jetted soaking tub! Laundry on the main level provides additional convenience. The basement has been sectioned off into two separate areas, one section can be directly accessed from the main level, which is a great area for storage and houses the furnace water heater. The other section has been transformed into separate living quarters with its own designated entrance which includes a living area, full kitchen, laundry area, bedroom and full bathroom. This unique basement layout provides the homeowner a great opportunity for supplemental income or private living quarters for family friends. The home sits on 0.62 acres, the backyard is tree-lined and the level yard is a blank canvas for endless possibilities and wildlife encounters. There is also a separate storage shed. Parking will not be an issue here as there are front and side driveways. Roof replaced July 2022, HVAC 2020, water-proofed basement w transferable warranty and all appliances included. You will not want this opportunity to pass you by!

111 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1955. It last sold for $235,000 on Aug 19, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $260,100, with a rent estimate of $2,005/month.

Home Details for 111 E Bell Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, SolarAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt, Shake ShingleDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Carport, Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.62 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 19, 2022 Source: CIBR #60623	Sold	$235,000
Jul 24, 2022 Source: DMMLS #655937	Pending	$229,900
Jul 14, 2022 Source: DMMLS #655937	Listed For Sale	$229,900
Jul 23, 2012 Source: DMMLS #400663	Sold	$61,000
May 4, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$67,000 Price increased by 0%
May 3, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Apr 12, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$112,280
Aug 3, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$104,500
Aug 17, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$88,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,626	$220,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Indianola Hills

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What Locals Say about Indianola Hills

At least 19 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say car is needed
65 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say there's wildlife
59 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
37 % Say it's quiet
25 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Monica Xlo
Visitor
10mo ago
"Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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Cicily Hook
Resident
2y ago
"There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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Lacey N.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"I lived in the neighborhood for 6 years and I loved it! People are always willing to help and very friendly "
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Samuel Solano
Resident
7y ago
"Nice, safe, part of the south side. Good restaurants with easy access to downtown! Most neighborhoods are really quiet."
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Bacon
Resident
7y ago
"Cheap neighborhood with a lot of issues. It is not the greatest neighborhood, but you can tell most of the people here do not care about its deteriorating value and culture. Cannot wait to move out of here next month."
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markdavis65
12y ago
"Nice family area of Des Moines. Right off South Union, so easy access to downtown for work and nightlife. "
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Frequently asked questions about 111 E Bell Ave

What is 111 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 111 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $260,100.
What is the price history for 111 E Bell Ave?
111 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $235,000 in August 2022.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 111 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 111 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 111 E Bell Ave?
The lot at 111 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.62 acres (27,007 sq ft).