13 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
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OFF MARKET

13 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,374 sqft (on 0.62 acres)

$195,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,332/mo*
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$195,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,332/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,374 sqft
(on 0.62 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1918
Lot Size
0.62 acres
Living Area
1,374 sqft
Price/Sqft
$142
Parking
Garage

About this House

Ready to have a home of your own? This cute bungalow has a park-like backyard and would be a perfect fit! Sitting on just over 1/2 an Acre, this home has room for entertaining, and gardening, with an abundance of beautiful plants and trees for privacy and tranquility! Also equipped with a two car garage! As you go inside, you'll find an inviting front porch with a swinging bench, as you walk through the front door, you'll enter a large living room and dining area, with even more space for an office, playroom, or craft space off the kitchen. The main floor also includes two bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill style bathroom, and the upstairs is a bungalow-style large 3rd bedroom. In the basement you will find plenty of space to work out or potentially finish for even more living space, there is already a toilet and shower which could be finished into a nice-sized 2nd bathroom! The basement features top-of-the-line wall bracing, using the anchor system, it includes a lifetime warranty, transferrable to the next homeowners. This property has so much potential, move in just in time to enjoy the fall weather in your home!
13 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,374 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1918. It last sold for the $159,900 asking price on Aug 26, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $195,600, with a rent estimate of $1,806/month.

Home Details for 13 E Bell Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1374 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleExterior: Fire PitFoundation: Poured
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Metal SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 01001451000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $159,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 26 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1374 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.62 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 699655Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 802-1508Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-01001451000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Tricia Parker, (515) 802-1508
RE/MAX Concepts
Tasha Garlick, (515) 360-8068
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with: Ashton Smith, (515) 291-0401, RE/MAX Revolution
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#699655

Price History for 13 E Bell Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/26/2024$159,900Sold
DMMLS #699655
07/26/2024$159,900PendingDMMLS #699655
07/23/2024$159,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #699655
03/06/2019$92,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/19/2019$92,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/02/2016$69,000Sold
DMMLS #513919
04/13/2016$69,000PendingAgent Provided
03/24/2016$69,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,700
Assessment$157,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 13 E Bell Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
106 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$220,000
02/17/26
3
2
1,056
226 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$175,500
07/08/26
3
2
1,094
80 Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$262,500
06/05/26
2
1
1,428
20 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$210,000
11/05/25
2
2
825
124 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$155,000
07/17/26
2
1
840
220 Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$179,900
12/31/25
3
1
1,302
605 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$180,000
06/05/26
3
2
1,058
404 Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$240,000
06/18/26
3
2
1,115
221 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$146,000
06/18/26
2
1
934

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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
    "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
    "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.
    "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
    "Nice, safe, part of the south side. Good restaurants with easy access to downtown! Most neighborhoods are really quiet."
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  • Bacon
    "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
    "Nice family area of Des Moines. Right off South Union, so easy access to downtown for work and nightlife. "
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