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 106 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 106 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is $207,600 .

What is the price history for 106 E Washington Ave?

106 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $145,500 in September 2018.

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 106 E Washington Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 106 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 106 E Washington Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 106 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$207,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,576 sqft

106 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,417/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 4, 2018 for $145,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$208K

Since last month

$600 (+0.3%)

Since last year

$5K (+2.5%)

Since last sale

$63K (+43.1%)

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 +288% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$208K
August 2026	$208K
July 2026	$208K
June 2026	$206K
May 2026	$206K
April 2026	$205K
March 2026	$199K
February 2026	$194K
January 2026	$195K
2025
December 2025	$194K
November 2025	$199K
October 2025	$198K
September 2025	$200K
August 2025	$203K
July 2025	$206K
June 2025	$207K
May 2025	$204K
April 2025	$203K
March 2025	$197K
February 2025	$193K
January 2025	$194K
2024
December 2024	$198K
November 2024	$206K
October 2024	$203K
September 2024	$203K
August 2024	$205K
July 2024	$211K
June 2024	$211K
May 2024	$210K
April 2024	$206K
March 2024	$203K
February 2024	$197K
January 2024	$195K
2023
December 2023	$196K
November 2023	$197K
October 2023	$197K
September 2023	$199K
August 2023	$201K
July 2023	$197K
June 2023	$198K
May 2023	$198K
April 2023	$194K
March 2023	$190K
February 2023	$188K
January 2023	$190K
2022
December 2022	$190K
November 2022	$190K
October 2022	$196K
September 2022	$198K
August 2022	$199K
July 2022	$199K
June 2022	$201K
May 2022	$200K
April 2022	$194K
March 2022	$191K
February 2022	$187K
January 2022	$184K
2021
December 2021	$185K
November 2021	$185K
October 2021	$187K
September 2021	$187K
August 2021	$189K
July 2021	$189K
June 2021	$182K
May 2021	$172K
April 2021	$169K
March 2021	$168K
February 2021	$165K
January 2021	$161K
2020
December 2020	$159K
November 2020	$159K
October 2020	$158K
September 2020	$158K
August 2020	$156K
July 2020	$157K
June 2020	$154K
May 2020	$154K
April 2020	$152K
March 2020	$152K
February 2020	$150K
January 2020	$151K
2019
December 2019	$150K
November 2019	$151K
October 2019	$149K
September 2019	$149K
August 2019	$150K
July 2019	$149K
June 2019	$150K
May 2019	$149K
April 2019	$149K
March 2019	$149K
February 2019	$149K
January 2019	$147K
2018
December 2018	$146K
November 2018	$145K
October 2018	$146K
September 2018	$146K
August 2018	$147K
July 2018	$148K
June 2018	$149K
May 2018	$160K
April 2018	$170K
March 2018	$180K
February 2018	$58K
January 2018	$58K
2017
December 2017	$58K
November 2017	$57K
October 2017	$57K
September 2017	$57K
August 2017	$57K
July 2017	$56K
June 2017	$56K
May 2017	$56K
April 2017	$55K
March 2017	$55K
February 2017	$55K
January 2017	$55K
2016
December 2016	$54K
November 2016	$54K
October 2016	$54K
September 2016	$54K

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
1217 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.55	Single-Family Home	$165,000	02/17/26	3	2	1,861
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512

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
108 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$121,100	2	1	1,083	Off Market
110 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$132,100	3	1	1,355	Off Market
112 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$178,800	2	1	1,153	Off Market
1542 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	-	2	1	750	Off Market
116 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$239,200	4	2	1,500	Off Market
1336 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.77	$96,300	2	1	722	Off Market
101 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$175,400	4	2	2,384	Off Market
105 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$139,000	3	1.5	1,104	Recently Sold
107 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$152,500	2	1	1,102	Off Market
109 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$196,300	3	2	1,460	Off Market
111 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$136,500	2	1	996	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1890

1,576 sqft

$132/sqft

Garage

About this House

Huge Bonus room/porch out the back could serve as Family room, Rec room, entertainment room, office? Large 2 Det. Garage with storage areas! Stairway to attic in back. Attic could be finished for an efficiency? Fenced in front back yard for the kids. Great neighborhood and on a dead end street for great privacy!

106 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,576 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1890. It last sold for $145,500 on Sep 4, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $207,600, with a rent estimate of $1,715/month.

Home Details for 106 E Washington Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, OfficeCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1890Year Updated: 1904
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 4, 2018 Source: DMMLS #556742	Sold	$145,500
Aug 1, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$149,900
Jul 19, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$149,900
Jun 26, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$149,900
Jun 7, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$149,900 Price decreased by 6%
May 14, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$159,900 Price decreased by 6%
Apr 28, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$169,900 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 19, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$174,900 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 4, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$179,900
Mar 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$179,900
Jun 19, 2016 Source: DMMLS #516592	Sold	$53,267
May 4, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$45,000 Price increased by 0%
Mar 9, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Sep 22, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$45,360
Sep 19, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
May 30, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$74,500
Apr 3, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$57,500
Dec 27, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$92,900
Jun 19, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$72,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,732	$206,700

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

Carver Elementary School
PK-5
Public
430 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
In response to the recent post, I feel bad that your child has been the victim of bullying. However, I have noticed that bullying is snuffed out very quickly. The only time it goes on is when students to not report it. We don't cater to the minorities. The majority of the student population is minority, possibly as high as 86%. We see no color at our school. Everyone is a human being that deserves respect. As far as field trips, that is the policy of the Des Moines Public School District. We get "1" field trip a year. The school does not make that decision. Submitted by staff.
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Neighborhood Overview

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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
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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 106 E Washington Ave

What is 106 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 106 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is $207,600.
What is the price history for 106 E Washington Ave?
106 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $145,500 in September 2018.
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 106 E Washington Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 106 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 106 E Washington Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 106 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.