343 E Bell Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
Indianola Hills NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,164/month
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Ranch Style House
- Sun or Florida Room
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath gem in the heart of Des Moines! Perfectly situated just minutes from downtown, you’ll enjoy quick access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and all the city has to offer. Sports fans will love being only minutes from the Iowa Cubs stadium. This cozy metro home offers comfortable living spaces and sits on a generously sized lot, providing room to relax, entertain, or expand your outdoor vision. This inviting property offers endless potential and the perfect opportunity to truly make it your own, Book your showing today! Property is in an eligible area for NFC financing. Buyers can receive loan forgiveness up to the first $15,000 toward repair and improvement costs with no income restrictions. Down payment assistance is available for buyers through NFC for $15,000 on household incomes below 100% of median income limits...that is $30,000 of potential assistance when buyers use NFC for their financing. Call Terry at (515)273-1365 for more information.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,214
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 12,780 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 213 x 60
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 864 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Additional Features
- Deck
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 01001265000000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,122 | $170,500 | $28,500 | $142,000 |
| 2024 | $3,122 | $158,700 | $26,000 | $132,700 |
| 2023 | $2,960 | $158,700 | $26,000 | $132,700 |
| 2022 | $2,938 | $125,600 | $21,200 | $104,400 |
| 2021 | $2,758 | $125,600 | $21,200 | $104,400 |
| 2020 | $2,864 | $110,500 | $18,500 | $92,000 |
| 2019 | $2,722 | $110,500 | $18,500 | $92,000 |
| 2018 | $2,694 | $101,300 | $16,600 | $84,700 |
| 2017 | $2,550 | $101,300 | $16,600 | $84,700 |
| 2016 | $2,484 | $94,300 | $15,100 | $79,200 |
| 2015 | $2,484 | $94,300 | $15,100 | $79,200 |
| 2014 | $2,384 | $93,100 | $14,600 | $78,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 04/20/26 | Price Changed | $170,000 | -2.3% | $197 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/11/2026 04/11/26 | Price Changed | $174,000 | -2.2% | $201 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/07/2026 04/07/26 | Price Changed | $178,000 | -3.8% | $206 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/30/2026 03/30/26 | For Sale | $185,000 | +54.2% | $214 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/17/2018 01/17/18 | Sold | $120,000 | -7.0% | $139 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/20/2017 12/20/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/21/2017 09/21/17 | For Sale | $129,000 | -- | $149 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $120,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $82,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $73,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $117,826 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $82,249 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $73,860 | FHA |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 737239
APN: 010-01265000000
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