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 116 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 116 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is $239,200 .

What is the price history for 116 E Washington Ave?

116 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,500 in October 2001.

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 116 E Washington Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 116 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

116 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

OFF MARKET

$239,200

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 sqft

116 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,617/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 5, 2001 for $129,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$239K

Since last month

$2K (+0.7%)

Since last year

$11K (+4.9%)

Since last sale

$110K (+84.9%)

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 +63% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$240K
August 2026	$239K
July 2026	$238K
June 2026	$238K
May 2026	$235K
April 2026	$232K
March 2026	$230K
February 2026	$226K
January 2026	$227K
2025
December 2025	$224K
November 2025	$221K
October 2025	$221K
September 2025	$228K
August 2025	$228K
July 2025	$232K
June 2025	$232K
May 2025	$229K
April 2025	$227K
March 2025	$228K
February 2025	$222K
January 2025	$222K
2024
December 2024	$222K
November 2024	$230K
October 2024	$230K
September 2024	$229K
August 2024	$226K
July 2024	$230K
June 2024	$229K
May 2024	$229K
April 2024	$230K
March 2024	$228K
February 2024	$226K
January 2024	$221K
2023
December 2023	$220K
November 2023	$218K
October 2023	$218K
September 2023	$217K
August 2023	$219K
July 2023	$223K
June 2023	$219K
May 2023	$220K
April 2023	$216K
March 2023	$212K
February 2023	$207K
January 2023	$207K
2022
December 2022	$206K
November 2022	$207K
October 2022	$212K
September 2022	$213K
August 2022	$211K
July 2022	$211K
June 2022	$214K
May 2022	$213K
April 2022	$206K
March 2022	$198K
February 2022	$190K
January 2022	$188K
2021
December 2021	$189K
November 2021	$191K
October 2021	$192K
September 2021	$192K
August 2021	$194K
July 2021	$194K
June 2021	$194K
May 2021	$191K
April 2021	$187K
March 2021	$181K
February 2021	$177K
January 2021	$175K
2020
December 2020	$173K
November 2020	$173K
October 2020	$173K
September 2020	$173K
August 2020	$167K
July 2020	$170K
June 2020	$167K
May 2020	$167K
April 2020	$171K
March 2020	$170K
February 2020	$169K
January 2020	$171K
2019
December 2019	$171K
November 2019	$171K
October 2019	$171K
September 2019	$173K
August 2019	$170K
July 2019	$170K
June 2019	$172K
May 2019	$169K
April 2019	$168K
March 2019	$168K
February 2019	$165K
January 2019	$165K
2018
December 2018	$165K
November 2018	$162K
October 2018	$163K
September 2018	$162K
August 2018	$161K
July 2018	$160K
June 2018	$160K
May 2018	$159K
April 2018	$156K
March 2018	$155K
February 2018	$154K
January 2018	$155K
2017
December 2017	$157K
November 2017	$154K
October 2017	$153K
September 2017	$154K
August 2017	$155K
July 2017	$150K
June 2017	$149K
May 2017	$147K
April 2017	$143K
March 2017	$141K
February 2017	$142K
January 2017	$142K
2016
December 2016	$144K
November 2016	$146K
October 2016	$146K
September 2016	$147K

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
1424 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Multi-Family Home	$255,000	07/24/26		2	1,920
1245 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA	0.91	Multi-Family Home	$79,000	07/27/26	2	1	986

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
1336 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.72	$95,800	2	1	722	Off Market
1338 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.71	$343,500	5	3.5	1,602	Off Market
1368 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.71	$943	2	1	792	Recently Sold
1349 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.74	$167,200	3	1	947	Off Market
1345 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.74	$228,000	4	2	899	Recently Sold
1341 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.75	$163,700	2	2	810	Off Market
1542 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	-	2	1	750	Off Market
112 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$178,200	2	1	1,153	Off Market
110 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$131,000	3	1	1,355	Off Market
108 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$120,100	2	1	1,083	Off Market
106 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$207,600	3	2	1,576	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1960

Living Area

1,500 sqft

Price/Sqft

$159

Parking

Garage

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 116 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA. 116 E Washington Ave is in the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,500 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10497 sqft and was built in 1960.

116 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft multi-family in Union Park, built in 1960. It last sold for $129,500 on Oct 5, 2001. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $239,200, with a rent estimate of $1,113/month.

Home Details for 116 E Washington Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10497 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 5, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$129,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,032	$224,000

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.
Teacher Review
12y ago
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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
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 116 E Washington Ave

What is 116 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 116 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is $239,200.
What is the price history for 116 E Washington Ave?
116 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,500 in October 2001.
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 116 E Washington Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 116 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.