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 1102 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1102 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $203,300 .

What is the price history for 1102 E Jefferson Ave?

1102 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $178,900 in August 2023.

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

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 1102 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 1102 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).

Does 1102 E Jefferson Ave have parking?

Yes, 1102 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$203,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,445 sqft

1102 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 14, 2023 for $178,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$203K

Since last month

$500 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.5%)

Since last sale

$24K (+13.4%)

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 +106% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$203K
August 2026	$203K
July 2026	$203K
June 2026	$203K
May 2026	$203K
April 2026	$203K
March 2026	$200K
February 2026	$199K
January 2026	$197K
2025
December 2025	$197K
November 2025	$199K
October 2025	$200K
September 2025	$201K
August 2025	$202K
July 2025	$203K
June 2025	$204K
May 2025	$203K
April 2025	$201K
March 2025	$194K
February 2025	$186K
January 2025	$186K
2024
December 2024	$189K
November 2024	$189K
October 2024	$187K
September 2024	$186K
August 2024	$187K
July 2024	$186K
June 2024	$188K
May 2024	$187K
April 2024	$188K
March 2024	$188K
February 2024	$186K
January 2024	$184K
2023
December 2023	$180K
November 2023	$180K
October 2023	$179K
September 2023	$179K
August 2023	$179K
July 2023	$198K
June 2023	$198K
May 2023	$194K
April 2023	$190K
March 2023	$185K
February 2023	$176K
January 2023	$173K
2022
December 2022	$173K
November 2022	$174K
October 2022	$179K
September 2022	$181K
August 2022	$180K
July 2022	$180K
June 2022	$179K
May 2022	$177K
April 2022	$171K
March 2022	$168K
February 2022	$163K
January 2022	$162K
2021
December 2021	$163K
November 2021	$163K
October 2021	$164K
September 2021	$165K
August 2021	$166K
July 2021	$166K
June 2021	$162K
May 2021	$154K
April 2021	$151K
March 2021	$150K
February 2021	$148K
January 2021	$143K
2020
December 2020	$142K
November 2020	$142K
October 2020	$141K
September 2020	$141K
August 2020	$139K
July 2020	$140K
June 2020	$138K
May 2020	$138K
April 2020	$136K
March 2020	$136K
February 2020	$134K
January 2020	$135K
2019
December 2019	$134K
November 2019	$135K
October 2019	$133K
September 2019	$133K
August 2019	$134K
July 2019	$133K
June 2019	$134K
May 2019	$133K
April 2019	$133K
March 2019	$133K
February 2019	$133K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$130K
November 2018	$130K
October 2018	$130K
September 2018	$130K
August 2018	$123K
July 2018	$120K
June 2018	$114K
May 2018	$113K
April 2018	$114K
March 2018	$116K
February 2018	$115K
January 2018	$116K
2017
December 2017	$120K
November 2017	$119K
October 2017	$119K
September 2017	$120K
August 2017	$122K
July 2017	$113K
June 2017	$109K
May 2017	$107K
April 2017	$103K
March 2017	$98K
February 2017	$103K
January 2017	$103K
2016
December 2016	$105K
November 2016	$105K
October 2016	$102K
September 2016	$99K

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
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	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
1722 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$176,400	3	2	1,392	Off Market
1728 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$152,300	3	1	1,486	Off Market
1730 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$184,600	3	1	1,498	Off Market
1732 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$166,400	3	1	1,380	Off Market
1804 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$233,600	4	2	2,017	Off Market
1808 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$167,100	3	1	1,416	Off Market
1718 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$195,200	3	1	1,548	Off Market
1719 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$145,600	2	1	1,134	Off Market
1721 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$320,400	4	1.5	1,584	Off Market
1725 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$198,300	3	2	1,521	Off Market
1731 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$229,000	3	2	1,778	Off Market
1801 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$182,300	3	1	1,778	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1916

1,445 sqft

$141/sqft

About this House

$200 off 1st months rent and application fees waved for approved applicants who apply the same day as showing. Charming home with enclosed front porch and tiered deck for outside entertaining. Three bedroom and one bathroom. Large living room with beautiful hardwood floors and lots of windows. Formal dining room with built-ins. Spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances. This home has had many updates in the past 10 years. Pet friendly with additional fees and monthly pet rent. Washer and Dryer are provided. New streets Fall 2019. Currently you must access this home from the alley off of E Mattern Ave. Covered parking and alley access to home. $750 Deposit with approved credit.

1102 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,445 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1916. It last sold for $178,900 on Aug 14, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2019 with an asking price of $1,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 22, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $203,300, with a rent estimate of $1,431/month.

Home Details for 1102 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: HardwoodGated Entry
Appliances & Utilities MicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1916Year Updated: 1997
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 14, 2023 Source: DMMLS #676003	Sold	$178,900
Jul 7, 2023 Source: DMMLS #676003	Pending	$179,900
Jun 23, 2023 Source: DMMLS #676003	Listed For Sale	$179,900
Nov 22, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,175
Nov 5, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,175 Price decreased by 6%
Oct 9, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,250 Price decreased by 11%
Oct 2, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,400
Sep 5, 2018 Source: DMMLS #561021	Sold	$130,000
Aug 8, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$129,900
Jul 25, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$129,900 Price decreased by 4%
Jul 11, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$135,000 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 7, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$138,500 Price decreased by 1%
May 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$140,000
Feb 21, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$69,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,186	$179,500

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Findley Elementary School
K-6
Public
319 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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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 1102 E Jefferson Ave

What is 1102 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1102 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $203,300.
What is the price history for 1102 E Jefferson Ave?
1102 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $178,900 in August 2023.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 1102 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 1102 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).
Does 1102 E Jefferson Ave have parking?
Yes, 1102 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has on-site parking.