$175,200
SOLD MAR 1, 2026

226 E Bell Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,094 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 1, 2026

$160 Per Sq Ft

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of March 2026

FSBO

Last Agent to Sell the Property

OUTSIDE AGENT

OTHER Listed on: 02/10/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Junior Ibarra

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 21,746 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 61x354

Home Design

  • 1,094 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Additional Features

  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01001275001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 160.15
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 160.15
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1094
  • Total Sq Ft: 1094

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4990
  • Lot S F: 21746
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 61X354
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01001275001000
  • Zoning: R

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 4576.50
  • Net Taxes: 4576.50

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2025
Sold by
Polk County
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2023
Sold by
Mendias-Castellanos Juan M
Bought by
Gutierrez Yudiria

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2013
Sold by
Mendias Castellanos Juan M and Mendias Yudiria
Bought by
Moreno Lizeth Berenice

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2008
Sold by
Hanson Ralph E and Hanson Ruby G
Bought by
Mendias Yudiria and Gutierrez Trejo Yudiria Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,111
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Hanson Ralph E
Bought by
Gutierrez Trejo Yudiria Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2005
Sold by
R M Madden Construction Inc
Bought by
Hanson Ralph E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2004
Sold by
Boucher Wanda L
Bought by
Rm Madden Construction Inc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed $180,680 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $132,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $133,500 None Available
Contract Of Sale $133,900 --
Corporate Deed $129,500 --
Warranty Deed $14,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $134,111 FHA
Previous Owner $126,000 Seller Take Back
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/01/2026 03/01/26 Sold $175,200 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
02/10/2026 02/10/26 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2026 02/10/26 For Sale $175,200 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,450 $242,800 $34,300 $208,500
2024 $4,450 $226,200 $31,300 $194,900
2023 $4,242 $226,200 $31,300 $194,900
2022 $4,210 $180,000 $25,500 $154,500
2021 $3,926 $180,000 $25,500 $154,500
2020 $4,078 $157,300 $22,300 $135,000
2019 $3,876 $157,300 $22,300 $135,000
2018 $3,836 $144,200 $20,000 $124,200
2017 $3,630 $144,200 $20,000 $124,200
2016 $3,536 $134,200 $18,300 $115,900
2015 $3,536 $134,200 $18,300 $115,900
2014 $3,294 $128,600 $17,200 $111,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • O

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    OUTSIDE AGENT

    OTHER

    14 in this area

    5,645 Total Sales

    OUTSIDE AGENT
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  • Junior Ibarra

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Junior Ibarra

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 417-0624

    43 in this area

    913 Total Sales

    Junior Ibarra
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 734177

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-01275001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Indianola Hills

226 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA

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