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

229 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,150 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

$251,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 19, 2026

$251,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 19, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,150 sqft
(on 0.50 acres)

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Description

Don't blink on this one! Homes on HALF AN ACRE in Des Moines are rare and this one has never been on the market! The home includes lots of original detail & character, like coved ceilings, built-ins and much more. The large living room greets you as you enter the front door, with the dining room & open-concept kitchen in the back. The 3 bedrooms offer tons of natural light & all on the 1st level. For even more room to spread out, head down to nearly 1,000 sqft of finish in the basement. There's enough space for an extra bedroom, man cave, office, gym or rec room. It even has a HUGE walk-in closet! Behind the home, you can grill dinner out on your private deck under the pergola or enjoy time working on projects in your 3-car garage & big storage shed. The tree-lined property offers enough yard for a future pool, playset or anything you can imagine. The options are endless! Just minutes from downtown & MOVE IN READY. This home just awaits your personal stamp!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 229 E Bell Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1979
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Price History for 229 E Bell Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/18/2020$189,000Sold
DMMLS #613749
09/21/2020$191,000PendingAgent Provided
09/14/2020$191,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,790
Assessment$256,700
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$1,769/mo
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Comparable Sales for 229 E Bell Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
404 Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$240,000
06/18/26
3
2
1,115

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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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229 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,150 sqft single-family home built in 1979. 229 E Bell Ave is located in Indianola Hills, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 229 E Bell Ave was last sold on Nov 18, 2020 for $189,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 229 E Bell Ave is $251,700.