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

What is 426 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 426 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $197,700 .

What is the price history for 426 E Bell Ave?

426 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $109,500 in February 2003.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 426 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 426 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 426 E Bell Ave?

The lot at 426 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,274 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$197,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
809 sqft

426 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 10, 2003 for $109,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$198K

Since last month

$700 (+0.4%)

Since last year

$11K (+5.8%)

Since last sale

$90K (+82.5%)

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 +72% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$200K
August 2026	$198K
July 2026	$199K
June 2026	$199K
May 2026	$200K
April 2026	$200K
March 2026	$196K
February 2026	$191K
January 2026	$191K
2025
December 2025	$190K
November 2025	$193K
October 2025	$193K
September 2025	$188K
August 2025	$189K
July 2025	$191K
June 2025	$194K
May 2025	$198K
April 2025	$196K
March 2025	$193K
February 2025	$188K
January 2025	$187K
2024
December 2024	$192K
November 2024	$197K
October 2024	$199K
September 2024	$200K
August 2024	$200K
July 2024	$203K
June 2024	$202K
May 2024	$203K
April 2024	$198K
March 2024	$194K
February 2024	$190K
January 2024	$186K
2023
December 2023	$188K
November 2023	$188K
October 2023	$188K
September 2023	$189K
August 2023	$190K
July 2023	$192K
June 2023	$189K
May 2023	$188K
April 2023	$183K
March 2023	$178K
February 2023	$172K
January 2023	$172K
2022
December 2022	$174K
November 2022	$175K
October 2022	$179K
September 2022	$182K
August 2022	$180K
July 2022	$180K
June 2022	$182K
May 2022	$182K
April 2022	$174K
March 2022	$166K
February 2022	$156K
January 2022	$156K
2021
December 2021	$158K
November 2021	$159K
October 2021	$160K
September 2021	$161K
August 2021	$162K
July 2021	$163K
June 2021	$162K
May 2021	$159K
April 2021	$156K
March 2021	$155K
February 2021	$152K
January 2021	$148K
2020
December 2020	$145K
November 2020	$146K
October 2020	$145K
September 2020	$141K
August 2020	$152K
July 2020	$148K
June 2020	$144K
May 2020	$143K
April 2020	$142K
March 2020	$143K
February 2020	$143K
January 2020	$143K
2019
December 2019	$139K
November 2019	$136K
October 2019	$134K
September 2019	$141K
August 2019	$141K
July 2019	$140K
June 2019	$138K
May 2019	$136K
April 2019	$134K
March 2019	$135K
February 2019	$133K
January 2019	$133K
2018
December 2018	$131K
November 2018	$131K
October 2018	$131K
September 2018	$131K
August 2018	$132K
July 2018	$131K
June 2018	$132K
May 2018	$130K
April 2018	$131K
March 2018	$130K
February 2018	$130K
January 2018	$129K
2017
December 2017	$128K
November 2017	$127K
October 2017	$126K
September 2017	$123K
August 2017	$123K
July 2017	$119K
June 2017	$120K
May 2017	$120K
April 2017	$122K
March 2017	$119K
February 2017	$115K
January 2017	$113K
2016
December 2016	$115K
November 2016	$116K
October 2016	$113K
September 2016	$116K

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
503 E Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$192,800	10/29/25	3	2	826

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
2406 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$127,800	2	1	689	Off Market
2402 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$127,300	2	1	936	Off Market
2344 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$170,300	3	1	927	Off Market
2348 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$152,600	3	1	1,122	Off Market
2336 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$116,400	2	1	970	Off Market
2340 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$230,000	3	1	1,050	Recently Sold
424 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$169,100	3	1	910	Off Market
430 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$202,300	2	2	876	Off Market
2420 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$202,600	4	3	1,426	Off Market
2434 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$167,200	3	1	1,122	Off Market
2428 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$165,400	2	1	985	Off Market
2430 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$176,400	3	1	1,026	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1981

809 sqft

$244/sqft

About this House

This is a very well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath home in a nice neighborhood. Finished walkout basement has recently been updated. There's a large master's bedroom and a second bedroom in the first floor plus a third bedroom with a spacious walk-in closet in the walkout basement. Nice kitchen with eating area that opens into the living room. Flexible family room/den or computer room in the walkout basement. There's a large rear deck overlooking a park-like yard with mature trees. A total of 1,579 sq. ft. of finished space! A must see!

426 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 809 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1981. It last sold for $109,500 on Feb 10, 2003. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $197,700, with a rent estimate of $1,261/month.

Home Details for 426 E Bell Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7274 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 23, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$114,000
Jul 2, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$114,000
Feb 10, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$109,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,202	$184,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

McKinley Elementary School
PK-5
Public
267 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Monica Xlo
Visitor
10mo 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
2y 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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Frequently asked questions about 426 E Bell Ave

What is 426 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 426 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $197,700.
What is the price history for 426 E Bell Ave?
426 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $109,500 in February 2003.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 426 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 426 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 426 E Bell Ave?
The lot at 426 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,274 sq ft).