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 841 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 841 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $150,200 .

What is the price history for 841 E Bell Ave?

841 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $110,000 in December 2022.

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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 841 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 841 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 841 E Bell Ave?

The lot at 841 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.43 acres (18,730 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$150,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,101 sqft (on 0.43 acres)

841 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $1,046/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 29, 2022 for $110,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$150K

Since last month

$3K (-1.9%)

Since last year

$8K (-4.8%)

Since last sale

$40K (+36.5%)

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 +90% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$150K
August 2026	$149K
July 2026	$153K
June 2026	$154K
May 2026	$159K
April 2026	$153K
March 2026	$150K
February 2026	$148K
January 2026	$148K
2025
December 2025	$145K
November 2025	$154K
October 2025	$153K
September 2025	$157K
August 2025	$158K
July 2025	$157K
June 2025	$157K
May 2025	$157K
April 2025	$154K
March 2025	$152K
February 2025	$151K
January 2025	$150K
2024
December 2024	$153K
November 2024	$159K
October 2024	$161K
September 2024	$162K
August 2024	$169K
July 2024	$169K
June 2024	$169K
May 2024	$173K
April 2024	$171K
March 2024	$166K
February 2024	$161K
January 2024	$157K
2023
December 2023	$159K
November 2023	$152K
October 2023	$162K
September 2023	$162K
August 2023	$169K
July 2023	$170K
June 2023	$168K
May 2023	$163K
April 2023	$152K
March 2023	$145K
February 2023	$136K
January 2023	$130K
2022
December 2022	$130K
November 2022	$132K
October 2022	$137K
September 2022	$138K
August 2022	$138K
July 2022	$141K
June 2022	$143K
May 2022	$141K
April 2022	$135K
March 2022	$133K
February 2022	$130K
January 2022	$130K
2021
December 2021	$131K
November 2021	$132K
October 2021	$129K
September 2021	$131K
August 2021	$131K
July 2021	$130K
June 2021	$120K
May 2021	$101K
April 2021	$99K
March 2021	$98K
February 2021	$97K
January 2021	$94K
2020
December 2020	$93K
November 2020	$93K
October 2020	$92K
September 2020	$93K
August 2020	$91K
July 2020	$91K
June 2020	$90K
May 2020	$90K
April 2020	$89K
March 2020	$89K
February 2020	$88K
January 2020	$88K
2019
December 2019	$88K
November 2019	$88K
October 2019	$88K
September 2019	$87K
August 2019	$88K
July 2019	$87K
June 2019	$87K
May 2019	$87K
April 2019	$87K
March 2019	$87K
February 2019	$87K
January 2019	$86K
2018
December 2018	$85K
November 2018	$85K
October 2018	$86K
September 2018	$85K
August 2018	$85K
July 2018	$85K
June 2018	$69K
May 2018	$69K
April 2018	$78K
March 2018	$83K
February 2018	$87K
January 2018	$83K
2017
December 2017	$79K
November 2017	$74K
October 2017	$77K
September 2017	$75K
August 2017	$69K
July 2017	$77K
June 2017	$76K
May 2017	$78K
April 2017	$78K
March 2017	$77K
February 2017	$74K
January 2017	$77K
2016
December 2016	$79K
November 2016	$79K
October 2016	$80K
September 2016	$79K

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
851 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$199,200	3	1	1,224	Off Market
907 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$268,700	3	2	1,120	Off Market
911 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$218,200	3	1	1,036	Off Market
2600 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.20	$247,400	3	2	984	Off Market
1106 Pioneer Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.31	$160,100	2	1	1,448	Off Market
2511 SE 8th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$141,400	2	1	1,013	Off Market
831 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$192,200	3	1	972	Off Market
837 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$199,200	3	1	960	Off Market
2523 SE 8th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$176,100	Studio	1	875	Off Market
2517 SE 8th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$158,200	3	1	1,024	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1909

0.43 acre lot

1,101 sqft

$136/sqft

About this House

Affordable and Spacious! Nestled upon a hilltop, this lovely home features 3 Beds/1 Bath and sits on nearly a 1/2 acre of land! Over sized kitchen windows lets the Southern sunshine in and overlooks the backyard with no neighbors behind. Large Living Room offers plenty of space to enjoy family time! Updates within the last 5 yrs include; Kitchen w/tile floors, Bath w/tile, Water Heater, Windows, Siding, Porch Roof, and concrete driveway. Great opportunity to own a Great home for less than rent!

841 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,101 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1909. It last sold for $110,000 on Dec 29, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $150,200, with a rent estimate of $1,402/month.

Home Details for 841 E Bell Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementTypes of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1909Year Updated: 1999
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.43 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 29, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$110,000
Jul 17, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$85,000
May 25, 2018 Source: DMMLS #557072	Sold	$69,000
May 3, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$79,900
Apr 9, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,900 Price decreased by 6%
Mar 21, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$84,900
Nov 26, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$79,900
Aug 7, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,900 Price decreased by 6%
Jul 13, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$85,000
Feb 22, 2013 Source: DMMLS #408779	Sold	$32,500
Jan 10, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$32,500 Price decreased by 14%
Oct 30, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$37,900 Price increased by 0%
Oct 28, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,972	$117,500

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

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 841 E Bell Ave

What is 841 E Bell Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 841 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is $150,200.
What is the price history for 841 E Bell Ave?
841 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $110,000 in December 2022.
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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 841 E Bell Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 841 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 841 E Bell Ave?
The lot at 841 E Bell Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.43 acres (18,730 sq ft).