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

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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?

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Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

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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

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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

431 E Bell Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

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

$203,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,365/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$203,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,365/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,298 sqft

(on 0.52 acres)

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

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1915

Lot Size

0.52 acres

Living Area

1,298 sqft

Price/Sqft

$157

Parking

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $203,600, with a rent estimate of $1,604/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 History for 431 E Bell Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/22/2017	$125,000	Sold	DMMLS #542912
Recording Date 11/22/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/05/2017	$125,500	Pending	Agent Provided

09/25/2017	$125,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,400 (-2%)
08/10/2017	$127,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (-2%)
06/29/2017	$129,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $8,100 (-6%)
06/27/2017	$138,000	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $4,000 (-3%)
06/15/2017	$142,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

11/15/2016	$142,000	ListingRemoved	N/A

08/09/2016	$142,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

08/08/1997	$45,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/08/1997 Contract Date 08/05/1997 County Transfer Tax $73 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	$3,686
Assessment	$199,700

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $208,100
3 bd
2 ba
983 sqft
427 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Epique Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $180,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,026 sqft
2430 SE 5th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,700
2 bd
1 ba
985 sqft
2428 SE 5th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,122 sqft
2434 SE 5th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,000
4 bd
3 ba
1,426 sqft
2420 SE 5th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,100
2 bd
2 ba
876 sqft
430 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $210,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,378 sqft
2447 Indianola Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,100
2 bd
1 ba
574 sqft
419 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $287,300
3 bd
4 ba
1,596 sqft
2501 Indianola Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $122,300
3 bd
1 ba
829 sqft
2444 SE 5th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,696 sqft
2513 Indianola Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $258,400
4 bd
2 ba
2,000 sqft
2504 SE 5th St,
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
9mo 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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