Welcome home to this charming, updated ranch on Des Moines south side! From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the beautiful hardwood floors and inviting living spaces. The updated kitchen offers a fresh, modern feel with plenty of room for everyday living. The finished basement provides valuable additional living space — perfect for a family room, home office, workout area or hobby space. Outside, enjoy a generously sized yard with plenty of room for gardening, play or relaxing evenings. With thoughtful updates and a functional layout, this move-in-ready home is one you won't want to miss!
For sale
$240,000
3 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,973 Square Feet Lot
$236,300 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementGenerously sized yardUpdated kitchenBeautiful hardwood floorsInviting living spacesThoughtful updatesFunctional layout
- 46 days |
- 702 |
- 54 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sara Summy 515-453-6099,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744664
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 394
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,973 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 120
Details
- Parcel number: 01004103000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $193,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,654
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$236,300
$224,000 - $248,000
$1,512/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+6.7%$240/sqft |
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| 6/28/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $224,999+48.5%$225/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listing removed | $1,799$2/sqft |
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| 8/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,799$2/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Listing removed | $1,799$2/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,799+5.9%$2/sqft |
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| 8/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/3/2024 | Price change | $1,699-2.9%$2/sqft |
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| 7/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,749-7.9%$2/sqft |
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| 7/26/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/16/2024 | Price change | $1,899-5%$2/sqft |
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| 7/11/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,999+17.7%$2/sqft |
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| 6/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/19/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,699$2/sqft |
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| 5/19/2023 | Sold | $151,500-10.8%$152/sqft |
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| 5/3/2023 | Pending sale | $169,900$170/sqft |
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| 4/28/2023 | Price change | $169,900-2.6%$170/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Pending sale | $174,500$175/sqft |
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| 4/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $174,500+34.2%$175/sqft |
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| 9/1/2017 | Sold | $130,000-3.7%$130/sqft |
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| 8/1/2017 | Pending sale | $135,000$135/sqft |
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| 7/17/2017 | Price change | $135,000-3.5%$135/sqft |
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| 7/10/2017 | Price change | $139,900-3.5%$140/sqft |
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| 6/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $145,000+38.1%$145/sqft |
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| 6/12/2015 | Sold | $105,000+105.9%$105/sqft |
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| 3/10/2015 | Sold | $51,000-57%$51/sqft |
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| 6/21/2005 | Sold | $118,500+42.8%$119/sqft |
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| 6/18/1999 | Sold | $83,000$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,614 +2% | $193,900 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $3,542 +13.1% | $180,000 |
| 2023 | $3,132 +0.8% | $180,000 +26.9% |
| 2022 | $3,106 +4.9% | $141,800 |
| 2021 | $2,960 -8.5% | $141,800 +13.6% |
| 2020 | $3,236 +5.1% | $124,800 |
| 2019 | $3,078 +36.1% | $124,800 +9% |
| 2018 | $2,262 | $114,500 +17.9% |
| 2017 | $2,262 -5% | $97,100 +7.5% |
| 2016 | $2,380 | $90,300 |
| 2015 | $2,380 +15.5% | $90,300 +1% |
| 2014 | $2,060 | $89,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,400 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,700 -8.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $98,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $98,000 -2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $100,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $100,900 +11.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $90,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $90,600 +11.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $81,300 +27.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,680 |
| 2001 | -- | $63,680 |
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Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Howe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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