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

OFF MARKET

1115 E Jefferson Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,217 sqft

$180,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,234/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$180,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,234/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,217 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1115 E Jefferson Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1920

Living Area

1,217 sqft

Price/Sqft

$148

Parking

Garage

Description

This home offers old world charm in a historical area. Original character like buffets, french doors and wood floors. The main level features a large living room, updated kitchen with new appliances, mud room, and dining room with original built-in buffet. The first floor solarium which works great for a home office or extra sitting area with french doors opening into living room. Upstairs you will find new carpet, 3 good-sized bedrooms with large closets and large full bathroom! Fresh paint inside. The quaint backyard has been fenced and offers a great place to enjoy the outdoors under a canopy of shade! The location is super convenient, with quick access to downtown, 235 and walking distance to Union Park. You will love the feel of the historic Union Park area. Make an appointment to see it today!

1115 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,217 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1920. It last sold for $150,000 on Feb 26, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $180,300, with a rent estimate of $1,476/month.

Home Details for 1115 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3441 sqft

Price History for 1115 E Jefferson Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/26/2021	$150,000	Sold	DMMLS #620606
Recording Date 02/26/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/15/2021	$150,000	Pending	Agent Provided

01/14/2021	$150,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/14/2017	$122,500	Sold	DMMLS #544879
Recording Date 09/14/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/03/2017	$124,900	Pending	Agent Provided

07/27/2017	$124,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/02/2013	$98,300	Sold	DMMLS #413197
Recording Date 08/02/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/28/2013	$100,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,500 (-2%)
04/15/2013	$102,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,500 (-2%)
02/27/2013	$105,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/17/2012	$105,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/18/2011	$105,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/16/2011	$105,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/20/2010	$105,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/29/2006	$88,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/29/2006 Contract Date 12/20/2006 County Transfer Tax $142 Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/17/2004	$87,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/17/2004 Contract Date 08/06/2004 County Transfer Tax $140 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,582
Assessment	$156,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1115 E Jefferson Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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1 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $162,000
2 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $135,800
1 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $204,300
6 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $165,600
3 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $171,700
2 bd
1 ba
1,186 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $128,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,345 sqft
1706 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $135,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,263 sqft
1702 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $180,800
2 bd
1 ba
1,300 sqft
1700 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $208,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,557 sqft
1620 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $23.9k - $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
3y 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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