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Single-Family Home
1,172 sqft
$103/sqft
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About this House
Cozy two story duplex on the south-east side of Des Moines. Address is 1948 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320. Has fenced in back yard and 1 stall detached garage. Call it home today.
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1948 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,172 sqft single-family home in Pioneer Park. It last sold for $72,000 on Dec 14, 2007 (5,683% above the $1,245 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2026 with an asking price of $1,245 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 10, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $121,200, with a rent estimate of $1,382/month.
Home Details for 1948 E Bell Ave
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: Sep 10th |
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Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator |
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Exterior Home Features Lawn |
Comparable Sales for 1948 E Bell Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.26 | Single-Family Home | $115,000 | 02/02/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,085 sqft | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $141,000 | 11/17/25 | 3 | 2 | 882 sqft | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $202,000 | 01/07/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,357 sqft | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $190,000 | 04/10/26 | 3 | 1 | 983 sqft |
Home facts updated by county records
Nearby homes
Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.Rental Market Trends in Pioneer Park
Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,382/mo
Average rent
$1.1K
$137MoM
Available listings
10
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What Locals Say about Pioneer Park
At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.
94 % Say yards are well-kept
94 % Say kids play outside
90 % Say there are sidewalks
90 % Say car is needed
87 % Say streets are well-lit
82 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
72 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
58 % Say there's wildlife
58 % Say it's quiet
47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
10 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Jul 10, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $1,245 |
Jul 8, 2026 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $1,245 |
Aug 26, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium | ListingRemoved | |
Jul 30, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium | Listed For Rent | $1,095 |
Jan 23, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $945 |
Dec 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $945 Price decreased by 5% |
Dec 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Rent | $995 |
Sep 28, 2013 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $65,000 |
Jul 25, 2013 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $65,000 Price decreased by 7% |
Mar 28, 2013 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $70,000 |
Dec 14, 2007 Source: DMMLS #318236 | Sold | $72,000 |
Dec 28, 1999 Source: N/A | Sold | $52,500 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $1,894 | $112,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Frequently asked questions about 1948 E Bell Ave
- What is 1948 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 1948 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $121,200.
- What is the price history for 1948 E Bell Ave?1948 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $72,000 in December 2007.
- 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.
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