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

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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Union Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Union Park, Des Moines .

What are the closest schools to 1208 E Washington Ave?

The closest schools to 1208 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA are Cattell Elementary School (rated 3/10), Harding Middle School (rated 2/10), North High School (rated 2/10).

How big is the lot at 1208 E Washington Ave?

The lot at 1208 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.08 acres (3,420 sq ft).

1208 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

OFF MARKET

$7,100

Tax assessed value

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,836 sqft

1208 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512

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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
1605 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$164,700	3	1	1,056	Off Market
1609 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$193,800	4	2	1,520	Off Market
1615 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$175,200	3	1	1,223	Off Market
1619 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$195,600	3	1	1,228	Off Market
1621 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$169,800	Studio	2	1,447	Off Market
1625 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$189,900	3	2	1,037	Off Market
1603 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	-	3	1	1,252	Off Market
1238 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.59	$222,300	4	2	798	Off Market
1244 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.59	$151,400	2	1	804	Off Market
1248 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.58	$156,800	3	1	840	Off Market
1254 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.57	$177,700	2	1	660	Off Market

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$1,199/mo
2 bd
1 ba
552 sqft
1528 York St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
$1,595/mo
4 bd
1 ba
1,737 sqft
1410 Wilson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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$1,295/mo
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
1363 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
$1,025/mo
2 bd
1 ba
940 sqft
1329 Fremont St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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$950/mo
2 bd
1 ba
897 sqft
1004 Arthur Ave #2,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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$1,650/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,216 sqft
1528 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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$1,050/mo
2 bd
1 ba
787 sqft
1110 E 6th St #2,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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$1,095/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,170 sqft
1311 E 17th St #1311,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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1 ba
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Des Moines, IA 50314
$825/mo
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Des Moines, IA 50309
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1903

1,836 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1208 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA. 1208 E Washington Ave is in the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,836 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3420 sqft and was built in 1903.

1208 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,836 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1903. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 1208 E Washington Ave

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1903
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3420 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2016	$188	$7,100

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Cattell Elementary School
K-5
Public
264 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The staff are worse than the kids! They have a click and once they tink your kid needs an extra push they treat them like they are low lifes. My kids go here and i hate it
Parent Review
9y ago
4 Reviews

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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
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 1208 E Washington Ave

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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Union Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Union Park, Des Moines.
What are the closest schools to 1208 E Washington Ave?
The closest schools to 1208 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA are Cattell Elementary School (rated 3/10), Harding Middle School (rated 2/10), North High School (rated 2/10).
How big is the lot at 1208 E Washington Ave?
The lot at 1208 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.08 acres (3,420 sq ft).