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

OFF MARKET

202 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

2 Beds
2 Baths
830 sqft (on 0.53 acres)

$176,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,209/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$176,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,209/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

2 Baths

830 sqft

(on 0.53 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 202 E Bell Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1912

Lot Size

0.53 acres

Living Area

830 sqft

Price/Sqft

$213

Parking

Garage

About this House

So many things to enjoy about this house you'll pay more than list price! Home has been beautifully updated/remodeled down to the studs! However, my favorite feature is the setting with mature trees in the front decorated with hostas, retaining walls and an large open porch... You'll appreciate the double driveway leading to a 2 car garage with front and back garage door openers giving you easy access to the large shed and a serene HALF acre yard... Inside the home all mechanical's have been updated and also have new windows, siding, roof, drywall, flooring, cabinets and is very tastefully painted. The home boasts a rare 2nd bathroom and also a 16x16 deck to chill and enjoy after a hard day at work. Call for a private showing!

202 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 830 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1912. It last sold for $137,000 on Jun 28, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $176,500, with a rent estimate of $1,184/month.

Home Details for 202 E Bell Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 1978
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.53 acres

Price History for 202 E Bell Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/28/2018	$137,000	Sold	DMMLS #560864
Recording Date 06/28/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/23/2018	$135,000	Pending	Agent Provided

05/11/2018	$135,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/03/2010	$104,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

05/29/2010	$104,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-5%)
04/02/2010	$109,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/04/2005	$95,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/04/2005 Contract Date 03/24/2005 County Transfer Tax $153 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$2,834
Assessment	$165,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 202 E Bell Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2505 S Union St, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	2	1,152

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $217,900
4 bd
1 ba
1,234 sqft
210 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $144,700
2 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
131 E Kirkwood Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $247,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,128 sqft
123 E Kirkwood Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $126,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,011 sqft
119 E Kirkwood Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $141,900
2 bd
1 ba
734 sqft
118 E Gray St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $104,300
2 bd
1 ba
784 sqft
125 E Olinda Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $239,200
4 bd
2 ba
838 sqft
128 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD
JUL 17, 2026
$155,000
2 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
124 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $232,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,856 sqft
129 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
PENDING
3D VIEW
0.66 ACRES
$215,000
3 bd
1 ba
962 sqft
201 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
LPT Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $228,000
3 bd
2 ba
980 sqft
211 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,800
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,265 sqft
208 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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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
8mo 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
1y 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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