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 1115 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1115 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $180,800 .

What is the price history for 1115 E Jefferson Ave?

1115 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $150,000 in February 2021.

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.

Does 1115 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1115 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1115 E Jefferson Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1115 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$180,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,217 sqft

1115 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,275/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 26, 2021 for $150,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$181K

Since last month

$800 (+0.4%)

Since last year

$300 (+0.2%)

Since last sale

$32K (+21.4%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$182K
August 2026	$181K
July 2026	$182K
June 2026	$182K
May 2026	$180K
April 2026	$180K
March 2026	$178K
February 2026	$177K
January 2026	$175K
2025
December 2025	$175K
November 2025	$178K
October 2025	$179K
September 2025	$182K
August 2025	$182K
July 2025	$183K
June 2025	$185K
May 2025	$184K
April 2025	$182K
March 2025	$181K
February 2025	$178K
January 2025	$179K
2024
December 2024	$181K
November 2024	$183K
October 2024	$183K
September 2024	$183K
August 2024	$183K
July 2024	$184K
June 2024	$184K
May 2024	$185K
April 2024	$185K
March 2024	$182K
February 2024	$181K
January 2024	$179K
2023
December 2023	$179K
November 2023	$180K
October 2023	$181K
September 2023	$181K
August 2023	$181K
July 2023	$183K
June 2023	$183K
May 2023	$178K
April 2023	$175K
March 2023	$171K
February 2023	$168K
January 2023	$167K
2022
December 2022	$167K
November 2022	$170K
October 2022	$169K
September 2022	$175K
August 2022	$175K
July 2022	$174K
June 2022	$173K
May 2022	$171K
April 2022	$170K
March 2022	$168K
February 2022	$165K
January 2022	$165K
2021
December 2021	$164K
November 2021	$162K
October 2021	$160K
September 2021	$159K
August 2021	$159K
July 2021	$159K
June 2021	$157K
May 2021	$155K
April 2021	$153K
March 2021	$151K
February 2021	$150K
January 2021	$145K
2020
December 2020	$136K
November 2020	$135K
October 2020	$133K
September 2020	$137K
August 2020	$137K
July 2020	$138K
June 2020	$137K
May 2020	$136K
April 2020	$134K
March 2020	$134K
February 2020	$132K
January 2020	$133K
2019
December 2019	$133K
November 2019	$132K
October 2019	$131K
September 2019	$132K
August 2019	$132K
July 2019	$132K
June 2019	$132K
May 2019	$131K
April 2019	$131K
March 2019	$131K
February 2019	$131K
January 2019	$129K
2018
December 2018	$129K
November 2018	$128K
October 2018	$129K
September 2018	$129K
August 2018	$129K
July 2018	$128K
June 2018	$127K
May 2018	$128K
April 2018	$127K
March 2018	$126K
February 2018	$125K
January 2018	$125K
2017
December 2017	$125K
November 2017	$123K
October 2017	$123K
September 2017	$123K
August 2017	$123K
July 2017	$124K
June 2017	$102K
May 2017	$104K
April 2017	$101K
March 2017	$98K
February 2017	$101K
January 2017	$101K
2016
December 2016	$103K
November 2016	$100K
October 2016	$103K
September 2016	$102K

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	0.17	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519
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

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
1004 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$134,900	3	1.5	1,386	For Sale
1000 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$132,800	2	1	1,058	Off Market
1005 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$149,200	1	1	1,021	Off Market
1001 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$163,400	2	1	768	Off Market
1004 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$137,800	1	1	936	Off Market
1000 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$208,600	6	2	2,848	Off Market
1712 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$165,400	3	1	1,309	Off Market
1710 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$173,600	2	1	1,186	Off Market
1706 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$125,700	3	1	1,345	Off Market
1702 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$134,900	3	1	1,263	Off Market
1700 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$183,700	2	1	1,300	Off Market
1620 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$210,300	2	1	1,557	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 1920

1,217 sqft

$149/sqft

Garage

About this House

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $180,800, with a rent estimate of $1,362/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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 26, 2021 Source: DMMLS #620606	Sold	$150,000
Jan 15, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$150,000
Jan 14, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$150,000
Sep 14, 2017 Source: DMMLS #544879	Sold	$122,500
Aug 3, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$124,900
Jul 27, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,900
Aug 2, 2013 Source: DMMLS #413197	Sold	$98,300
Apr 28, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$100,000 Price decreased by 2%
Apr 15, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$102,500 Price decreased by 2%
Feb 27, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$105,000
Jan 17, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$105,000
Nov 18, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$105,000
Jan 16, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$105,000
Nov 20, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$105,000
Dec 29, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$88,500
Aug 17, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$87,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,582	$156,500

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
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
14y 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 1115 E Jefferson Ave

What is 1115 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1115 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $180,800.
What is the price history for 1115 E Jefferson Ave?
1115 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $150,000 in February 2021.
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.
Does 1115 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1115 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1115 E Jefferson Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1115 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.