Are yards well-kept in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Union Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there's wildlife

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

What is 1001 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1001 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $134,000 .

What is the price history for 1001 E Jefferson Ave?

1001 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $49,500 in July 2009.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's 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 1001 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1001 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1001 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 1001 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,143 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$134,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
984 sqft

1001 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $940/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 29, 2009 for $49,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$134K

Since last month

$2K (+1.1%)

Since last year

$5K (+4.1%)

Since last sale

$85K (+171.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +53% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$134K
August 2026	$134K
July 2026	$133K
June 2026	$132K
May 2026	$136K
April 2026	$130K
March 2026	$126K
February 2026	$122K
January 2026	$124K
2025
December 2025	$124K
November 2025	$124K
October 2025	$123K
September 2025	$127K
August 2025	$129K
July 2025	$134K
June 2025	$131K
May 2025	$128K
April 2025	$129K
March 2025	$118K
February 2025	$113K
January 2025	$116K
2024
December 2024	$116K
November 2024	$127K
October 2024	$128K
September 2024	$128K
August 2024	$132K
July 2024	$136K
June 2024	$138K
May 2024	$136K
April 2024	$134K
March 2024	$129K
February 2024	$126K
January 2024	$122K
2023
December 2023	$124K
November 2023	$123K
October 2023	$123K
September 2023	$122K
August 2023	$123K
July 2023	$128K
June 2023	$128K
May 2023	$127K
April 2023	$125K
March 2023	$123K
February 2023	$126K
January 2023	$132K
2022
December 2022	$132K
November 2022	$133K
October 2022	$138K
September 2022	$140K
August 2022	$140K
July 2022	$141K
June 2022	$143K
May 2022	$140K
April 2022	$135K
March 2022	$133K
February 2022	$130K
January 2022	$129K
2021
December 2021	$130K
November 2021	$132K
October 2021	$132K
September 2021	$134K
August 2021	$135K
July 2021	$136K
June 2021	$138K
May 2021	$140K
April 2021	$137K
March 2021	$134K
February 2021	$131K
January 2021	$128K
2020
December 2020	$125K
November 2020	$124K
October 2020	$124K
September 2020	$122K
August 2020	$119K
July 2020	$117K
June 2020	$114K
May 2020	$114K
April 2020	$115K
March 2020	$115K
February 2020	$114K
January 2020	$114K
2019
December 2019	$114K
November 2019	$113K
October 2019	$118K
September 2019	$119K
August 2019	$116K
July 2019	$119K
June 2019	$123K
May 2019	$121K
April 2019	$122K
March 2019	$117K
February 2019	$118K
January 2019	$119K
2018
December 2018	$119K
November 2018	$113K
October 2018	$114K
September 2018	$114K
August 2018	$114K
July 2018	$110K
June 2018	$110K
May 2018	$111K
April 2018	$108K
March 2018	$105K
February 2018	$107K
January 2018	$105K
2017
December 2017	$103K
November 2017	$102K
October 2017	$99K
September 2017	$99K
August 2017	$100K
July 2017	$101K
June 2017	$96K
May 2017	$92K
April 2017	$92K
March 2017	$93K
February 2017	$91K
January 2017	$92K
2016
December 2016	$90K
November 2016	$88K
October 2016	$88K
September 2016	$88K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720

Home facts updated by county records

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
1603 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$223,800	4	2	2,134	Off Market
1607 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$146,900	2	1	1,139	Off Market
1611 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$115,700	3	1	1,140	Off Market
1615 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$193,300	3	1.5	1,722	Off Market
1619 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$220,000	3	2	1,707	Off Market
921 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$127,500	2	1	1,010	Off Market
1007 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$142,100	2	1	768	Off Market
1000 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$208,500	6	2	2,848	Off Market
1004 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$136,900	1	1	936	Off Market
1001 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$163,900	2	1	768	Off Market
1005 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$149,200	1	1	1,021	Off Market
1000 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$132,400	2	1	1,058	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1912

984 sqft

$136/sqft

Garage

About this House

Perfect starter home in good condition. This property features two bedrooms and sunroom that could be used as third bedroom or would be perfect for an office. Nice sized back deck and detached garage. Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.

1001 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 984 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1912. It last sold for $49,500 on Jul 29, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $134,000, with a rent estimate of $1,207/month.

Home Details for 1001 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7143 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 29, 2009 Source: DMMLS #341870	Sold	$49,500
Apr 16, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$52,500 Price decreased by 8%
Mar 27, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$57,040 Price decreased by 8%
Feb 13, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$62,000
Jan 8, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$78,667
Jul 6, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$76,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,490	$140,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Findley Elementary School
K-6
Public
319 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The teachers and principal really care about the children here.
Parent Review
3y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $19.9k - $320k

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What Locals Say about Union Park

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say car is needed
79 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say there's wildlife
30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
4y ago
" I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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Wendy F. H.
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8y ago
"The community. the union park is a one of a kind park. It’s near Grandview university so you can take college classes and save money."
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thejakes1323
13y ago
"Wonderful older established affordable neighborhood. Nice trees, nice neighbors, nice homes. Most homes in the area have original woodwork, wood floors, built ins. The area is great for all; singles, couples, families, retirees. A great mix of ages. Low crime. My grandmother lived in this area for many years. My parents have owned three homes in the area over the years. Still a favorite area in East Des Moines. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, easy access to most main highways. Centrally located. Give it a look."
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Erika B.
14y ago
"Union Park Neighborhoods bounty of older classic homes at affordable prices, it's proximity to the East Village, and the quality of life that an enormous public park with a variety of intended uses from biking and boating to strolling and a trip to perhaps the largest playground in Des Moines Boundaries, makes this area superb for folks who work down town and don't want to drive their car more than necessary. Overall, it's a very nice place to live. Like most other areas of Des Moines, the educational systems needs improvement. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1001 E Jefferson Ave

What is 1001 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1001 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $134,000.
What is the price history for 1001 E Jefferson Ave?
1001 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $49,500 in July 2009.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's 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 1001 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1001 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1001 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 1001 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,143 sq ft).