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 431 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 431 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $202,000 .

What is the price history for 431 E Bell Ave?

431 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in November 2017.

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 431 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 431 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 431 E Bell Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 431 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$202,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,298 sqft (on 0.52 acres)

431 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 22, 2017 for $125,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$202K

Since last month

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$200 (-0.1%)

Since last sale

$77K (+61.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$202K
August 2026	$202K
July 2026	$203K
June 2026	$201K
May 2026	$205K
April 2026	$204K
March 2026	$200K
February 2026	$195K
January 2026	$197K
2025
December 2025	$197K
November 2025	$200K
October 2025	$203K
September 2025	$198K
August 2025	$202K
July 2025	$204K
June 2025	$206K
May 2025	$208K
April 2025	$206K
March 2025	$202K
February 2025	$197K
January 2025	$197K
2024
December 2024	$200K
November 2024	$206K
October 2024	$210K
September 2024	$209K
August 2024	$209K
July 2024	$212K
June 2024	$211K
May 2024	$212K
April 2024	$207K
March 2024	$204K
February 2024	$198K
January 2024	$196K
2023
December 2023	$194K
November 2023	$195K
October 2023	$198K
September 2023	$198K
August 2023	$199K
July 2023	$201K
June 2023	$200K
May 2023	$196K
April 2023	$191K
March 2023	$186K
February 2023	$180K
January 2023	$179K
2022
December 2022	$181K
November 2022	$182K
October 2022	$186K
September 2022	$188K
August 2022	$186K
July 2022	$186K
June 2022	$188K
May 2022	$186K
April 2022	$179K
March 2022	$173K
February 2022	$167K
January 2022	$166K
2021
December 2021	$167K
November 2021	$168K
October 2021	$168K
September 2021	$169K
August 2021	$171K
July 2021	$170K
June 2021	$167K
May 2021	$159K
April 2021	$153K
March 2021	$151K
February 2021	$148K
January 2021	$148K
2020
December 2020	$142K
November 2020	$142K
October 2020	$141K
September 2020	$140K
August 2020	$139K
July 2020	$140K
June 2020	$139K
May 2020	$138K
April 2020	$136K
March 2020	$135K
February 2020	$134K
January 2020	$135K
2019
December 2019	$135K
November 2019	$134K
October 2019	$133K
September 2019	$134K
August 2019	$134K
July 2019	$134K
June 2019	$135K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$133K
March 2019	$133K
February 2019	$133K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$130K
November 2018	$130K
October 2018	$131K
September 2018	$130K
August 2018	$130K
July 2018	$130K
June 2018	$129K
May 2018	$129K
April 2018	$129K
March 2018	$128K
February 2018	$127K
January 2018	$126K
2017
December 2017	$126K
November 2017	$125K
October 2017	$123K
September 2017	$123K
August 2017	$125K
July 2017	$130K
June 2017	$129K
May 2017	$119K
April 2017	$118K
March 2017	$114K
February 2017	$112K
January 2017	$113K
2016
December 2016	$113K
November 2016	$114K
October 2016	$114K
September 2016	$114K

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
427 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$208,300	3	2	983	Off Market
2430 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$176,400	3	1	1,026	Off Market
2428 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$165,400	2	1	985	Off Market
2434 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$167,200	3	1	1,122	Off Market
2420 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$202,600	4	3	1,426	Off Market
430 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$202,300	2	2	876	Off Market
2447 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$211,800	2	1	1,378	Off Market
419 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$123,100	2	1	574	Off Market
2501 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$280,700	3	4	1,596	Off Market
2444 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$120,800	3	1	829	Off Market
2513 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$167,000	3	1	1,696	Off Market
2504 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$254,100	4	2	2,000	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 431 E Bell Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1915

0.52 acre lot

1,298 sqft

$156/sqft

Garage

About this House

Welcome to this charming home on a gorgeous half acre park-like lot on the Southside of Des Moines approximately 2 miles from downtown. Enjoy the huge back yard and proximity to all the downtown activities. Nice curb appeal with landscaping and mature trees. Lovely Sunroom with tons of windows makes a great second living space looking out at a great outdoor entertaining area. The large living room and open concept is great for family. The main level features three generous sized bedrooms and one full bath. The lower level is finished with a family room and great nook area that could be office space or a play room. NFC Financing available.

431 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,298 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1915. It last sold for $125,000 on Nov 22, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $202,000, with a rent estimate of $1,526/month.

Home Details for 431 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
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.52 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 22, 2017 Source: DMMLS #542912	Sold	$125,000
Oct 5, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$125,500
Sep 25, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$125,500 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 10, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$127,900 Price decreased by 2%
Jun 29, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$129,900 Price decreased by 6%
Jun 27, 2017 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$138,000 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 15, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$142,000
Nov 15, 2016 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$142,000
Aug 9, 2016 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$142,000
Aug 8, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$45,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,686	$199,700

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

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
Parent Review
7y ago
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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 431 E Bell Ave

What is 431 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 431 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $202,000.
What is the price history for 431 E Bell Ave?
431 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in November 2017.
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 431 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 431 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 431 E Bell Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 431 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.