Are yards well-kept in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say kids play outside

Does Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say there are sidewalks

Is a car needed in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say car is needed

Are the streets well-lit in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is parking easy in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say there's wildlife

Is Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say it's quiet

Is Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Pioneer Park, 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 there community events in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 10% of users say there are community events

What is 1956 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1956 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $153,300 .

What is the price history for 1956 E Bell Ave?

1956 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $45,000 in July 2019.

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 1956 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1956 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1956 E Bell Ave have a garage?

Yes, 1956 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$153,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,172 sqft

1956 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pioneer Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,064/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 25, 2019 for $45,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$153K

Since last month

$3K (-1.9%)

Since last year

$5K (-3%)

Since last sale

$109K (+241.6%)

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 +75% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$154K
August 2026	$154K
July 2026	$157K
June 2026	$158K
May 2026	$161K
April 2026	$159K
March 2026	$155K
February 2026	$154K
January 2026	$152K
2025
December 2025	$150K
November 2025	$154K
October 2025	$155K
September 2025	$159K
August 2025	$159K
July 2025	$159K
June 2025	$160K
May 2025	$161K
April 2025	$160K
March 2025	$161K
February 2025	$158K
January 2025	$159K
2024
December 2024	$159K
November 2024	$161K
October 2024	$159K
September 2024	$158K
August 2024	$155K
July 2024	$157K
June 2024	$156K
May 2024	$159K
April 2024	$160K
March 2024	$155K
February 2024	$154K
January 2024	$151K
2023
December 2023	$150K
November 2023	$148K
October 2023	$150K
September 2023	$148K
August 2023	$151K
July 2023	$155K
June 2023	$154K
May 2023	$165K
April 2023	$161K
March 2023	$155K
February 2023	$140K
January 2023	$130K
2022
December 2022	$129K
November 2022	$128K
October 2022	$137K
September 2022	$138K
August 2022	$139K
July 2022	$142K
June 2022	$145K
May 2022	$142K
April 2022	$138K
March 2022	$138K
February 2022	$135K
January 2022	$134K
2021
December 2021	$135K
November 2021	$134K
October 2021	$136K
September 2021	$136K
August 2021	$135K
July 2021	$138K
June 2021	$135K
May 2021	$128K
April 2021	$125K
March 2021	$119K
February 2021	$115K
January 2021	$114K
2020
December 2020	$112K
November 2020	$110K
October 2020	$107K
September 2020	$95K
August 2020	$93K
July 2020	$91K
June 2020	$87K
May 2020	$89K
April 2020	$104K
March 2020	$101K
February 2020	$99K
January 2020	$102K
2019
December 2019	$100K
November 2019	$96K
October 2019	$95K
September 2019	$101K
August 2019	$102K
July 2019	$107K
June 2019	$104K
May 2019	$99K
April 2019	$98K
March 2019	$97K
February 2019	$97K
January 2019	$101K
2018
December 2018	$95K
November 2018	$94K
October 2018	$96K
September 2018	$95K
August 2018	$99K
July 2018	$99K
June 2018	$99K
May 2018	$102K
April 2018	$99K
March 2018	$101K
February 2018	$97K
January 2018	$96K
2017
December 2017	$96K
November 2017	$96K
October 2017	$94K
September 2017	$91K
August 2017	$94K
July 2017	$101K
June 2017	$106K
May 2017	$101K
April 2017	$94K
March 2017	$96K
February 2017	$93K
January 2017	$89K
2016
December 2016	$93K
November 2016	$92K
October 2016	$90K
September 2016	$88K

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
5806 SE 24th St, Des Moines, IA	2.02	Townhouse	$237,000	10/22/25	2	2	1,454

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
1948 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$121,200	3	1.5	1,172	Off Market
1950 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	-	3	2	1,172	Off Market
1944 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$203,300	4	2	2,018	Off Market
1942 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	-	2	1	1,009	Off Market
1938 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$136,600	3	2	1,172	Off Market
1936 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$146,400	3	2	1,172	Off Market
1954 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.01	$138,000	3	2	1,172	Off Market
3301 SW 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	3.53	$150,000	4	3	2,156	Recently Sold
3307 SW 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	3.53	$520,400	4	3	2,892	Off Market
3311 SW 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	3.53	$531,300	5	2.5	3,388	Off Market
1835 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.43	$205,500	3	1	988	Off Market
3200 SE 18th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.42	$224,600	4	2	1,034	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1956 E Bell Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse

Built in 1981

1,172 sqft

$131/sqft

Garage

About this House

A great buy on this 3 bedroom one and a half bath home in quiet neighborhood within walking distance to Riverwoods Elementary, Fareway and city park. Features include one year roof, fresh interior and exterior paint, big bedrooms and large walk in closet in master. Washer and dryer are included and located on the main floor. The sliders walk on to a large covered patio and nice sized, fenced in corner lot. The home also has a one car detached garage, private patio and tons of charm. All appliances included.

1956 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,172 sqft townhouse in Pioneer Park, built in 1981. It last sold for $45,000 on Jul 25, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2019 with an asking price of $1,195 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 22, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $153,300, with a rent estimate of $1,277/month.

Home Details for 1956 E Bell Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: StoneFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7623 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 22, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,195
Oct 6, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,195
Jul 25, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$45,000
Aug 1, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$75,000
Jul 18, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000
Feb 27, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$54,500
Aug 16, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$42,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,294	$138,300

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

River Woods Elementary School
K-5
Public
460 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Had great experiences with our son's teachers in grades K-3. They were wonderful and the Principal was equally as great!
Parent Review
12y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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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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Resident
4y ago
"Ive live here for years. people are friendly , mind there buisness when necessary. helpful caring when needed. good yard up keep. respectful pet owners. holiday cheer"
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Theaxaya23
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6y ago
"It’s a community where everyone is familiar with so it can either be good or bad depending on your opinions "
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Anthea R.
Resident
7y ago
"Couldn't really say -- no-one in our household has kids. But as an owner of cats, I can say that one of purs was hit and killed by someone driving FAR too fast, and another was shot by someone with a pellet gun. Those things might also concern a parent."
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denisepeles
12y ago
"I used to live in the neighborhood and it is a great place to live! I've seen this house and it is beautiful and the neighborhood is too. There is a bus route and grocery stores, restaurants etc. "
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Beachblondesummer
14y ago
"The bus can pick you up right at the end of the street. The people in this neighborhood are so kind and sweet. They keep their yards organized and neat!"
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niecer727
14y ago
"It is a quiet neighborhood and the houses on this street are in great condition. A great place to live."
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Frequently asked questions about 1956 E Bell Ave

What is 1956 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1956 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $153,300.
What is the price history for 1956 E Bell Ave?
1956 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $45,000 in July 2019.
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 1956 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1956 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1956 E Bell Ave have a garage?
Yes, 1956 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.