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 12 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 12 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $168,900 .

What is the price history for 12 E Bell Ave?

12 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $97,000 in August 2006.

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 12 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 12 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 12 E Bell Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 12 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$168,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
934 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

12 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $1,165/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 18, 2006 for $97,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$169K

Since last month

$700 (+0.4%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.5%)

Since last sale

$72K (+74.5%)

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 +77% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$169K
August 2026	$169K
July 2026	$169K
June 2026	$169K
May 2026	$174K
April 2026	$170K
March 2026	$169K
February 2026	$165K
January 2026	$162K
2025
December 2025	$165K
November 2025	$167K
October 2025	$170K
September 2025	$170K
August 2025	$172K
July 2025	$172K
June 2025	$171K
May 2025	$166K
April 2025	$168K
March 2025	$164K
February 2025	$157K
January 2025	$160K
2024
December 2024	$162K
November 2024	$163K
October 2024	$167K
September 2024	$168K
August 2024	$170K
July 2024	$172K
June 2024	$172K
May 2024	$173K
April 2024	$169K
March 2024	$164K
February 2024	$160K
January 2024	$156K
2023
December 2023	$159K
November 2023	$158K
October 2023	$160K
September 2023	$161K
August 2023	$161K
July 2023	$158K
June 2023	$156K
May 2023	$163K
April 2023	$158K
March 2023	$153K
February 2023	$149K
January 2023	$148K
2022
December 2022	$149K
November 2022	$151K
October 2022	$158K
September 2022	$159K
August 2022	$158K
July 2022	$158K
June 2022	$158K
May 2022	$156K
April 2022	$151K
March 2022	$149K
February 2022	$147K
January 2022	$146K
2021
December 2021	$146K
November 2021	$147K
October 2021	$147K
September 2021	$148K
August 2021	$149K
July 2021	$149K
June 2021	$145K
May 2021	$138K
April 2021	$134K
March 2021	$133K
February 2021	$131K
January 2021	$128K
2020
December 2020	$127K
November 2020	$128K
October 2020	$124K
September 2020	$121K
August 2020	$127K
July 2020	$127K
June 2020	$126K
May 2020	$125K
April 2020	$127K
March 2020	$125K
February 2020	$126K
January 2020	$127K
2019
December 2019	$127K
November 2019	$125K
October 2019	$126K
September 2019	$125K
August 2019	$123K
July 2019	$127K
June 2019	$125K
May 2019	$126K
April 2019	$124K
March 2019	$123K
February 2019	$123K
January 2019	$121K
2018
December 2018	$120K
November 2018	$120K
October 2018	$119K
September 2018	$122K
August 2018	$119K
July 2018	$115K
June 2018	$113K
May 2018	$114K
April 2018	$112K
March 2018	$112K
February 2018	$112K
January 2018	$111K
2017
December 2017	$115K
November 2017	$113K
October 2017	$114K
September 2017	$114K
August 2017	$109K
July 2017	$111K
June 2017	$109K
May 2017	$108K
April 2017	$105K
March 2017	$104K
February 2017	$107K
January 2017	$106K
2016
December 2016	$100K
November 2016	$99K
October 2016	$98K
September 2016	$96K

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
320 E Gray St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$129,900	06/16/26	2	1	864

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
2421 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$172,600	3	1.5	975	Off Market
2401 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$187,300	3	1	864	Off Market
10 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$172,500	2	1	768	Off Market
2325 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$188,800	3	1	1,354	Off Market
2317 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$219,900	3	1	1,152	Off Market
2307 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$148,500	4	1	1,252	Off Market
20 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$210,700	2	2	825	Off Market
26 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$230,600	2	1	1,200	Off Market
100 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$243,400	3	2	1,033	Off Market
106 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$209,400	4	1	1,346	Off Market
116 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$201,000	3	1	918	Off Market
118 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$140,700	2	1	910	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1952

0.36 acre lot

934 sqft

$181/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 12 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA. 12 E Bell Ave is in the Indianola Hills neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 934 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.36 acres and was built in 1952.

12 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 934 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1952. It last sold for $97,000 on Aug 18, 2006. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $168,900, with a rent estimate of $1,358/month.

Home Details for 12 E Bell Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: ConcreteGardenLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 18, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$97,000
Nov 21, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$84,218
Jun 30, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$75,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,724	$157,300

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

McKinley Elementary School
PK-5
Public
267 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
McKinley has great staff, dedicated teachers, and wonderful students!
Parent Review
15y 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

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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 12 E Bell Ave

What is 12 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 12 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $168,900.
What is the price history for 12 E Bell Ave?
12 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $97,000 in August 2006.
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 12 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 12 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 12 E Bell Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 12 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.