For sale

Price cut: $5K (8/28)

$245,000

226 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

4beds

1,094sqft

$1,777/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2005

0.5 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$224/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Finished basementBrand new carpetBrand new roofFresh paint throughout

Spectacular Semi-New House for Sale – Ready to Move In! Invest in your family’s peace of mind and comfort. Built in 2005, this beautiful, almost-new home stands out in the market due to its excellent condition and it’s huge yard of nearly half an acre. When buying this house, you won't have to worry about repairs, as it features: Brand new roof, Brand new carpet, and Fresh paint throughout. The layout is perfect for large families, offering 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Its finished basement adds the perfect space for a game room, office, or family events. In addition, it features a large concrete driveway for parking. A true gem ready for its new owners! Contact us today for more information.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,094
Total interior livable area: 1,094 sqft
Finished area below ground: 1,080

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Property

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 0.5 Acres
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 01001275001000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Poured
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 2005

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $224/sqft
Tax assessed value: $242,800
Annual tax amount: $4,576
Date on market: 8/18/2026
Cumulative days on market: 16 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,781/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/28/2026	Price change	$245,000-2%$224/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747519 Report a problem
8/18/2026	Listed for sale	$250,000+42.5%$229/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747519 Report a problem
7/8/2026	Sold	$175,500+0.2%$160/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/1/2026	Sold	$175,200$160/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734177 Report a problem
2/10/2026	Pending sale	$175,200-2.8%$160/sqft
Source: DMMLS #734177 Report a problem
12/19/2025	Sold	$180,180+36.5%$165/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/27/2013	Sold	$132,000-9%$121/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/18/2012	Listing removed	$145,000$133/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #401231 Report a problem
5/21/2012	Listed for sale	$145,000+8.6%$133/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #401231 Report a problem
7/31/2008	Sold	$133,500-0.3%$122/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/7/2005	Sold	$133,900+823.4%$122/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/6/2004	Sold	$14,500$13/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,540 +2%	$242,800 +7.3%
2024	$4,450 +4.9%	$226,200
2023	$4,242 +0.8%	$226,200 +25.7%
2022	$4,210 +7.2%	$180,000
2021	$3,926 -3.7%	$180,000 +14.4%
2020	$4,078 +5.2%	$157,300
2019	$3,876 +1%	$157,300 +9.1%
2018	$3,836	$144,200
2017	$3,836 +8.5%	$144,200 +7.5%
2016	$3,536	$134,200
2015	$3,536 +7.3%	$134,200 +4.4%
2014	$3,294	$128,600
2013	--	$128,600 +0.9%
2012	--	$127,500
2011	--	$127,500 -11.2%
2010	--	$143,600
2009	--	$143,600 -0.8%
2008	--	$144,800
2007	--	$144,800 +13.9%
2006	--	$127,100 +689.4%
2005	--	$16,100 +8.6%
2003	--	$14,820 +27.4%
2002	--	$11,630
2001	--	$11,630