Are yards well-kept in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

What is 1219 E Aurora Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1219 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is $279,900 .

What is the price history for 1219 E Aurora Ave?

1219 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $195,000 in February 2019.

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 1219 E Aurora Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1219 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1219 E Aurora Ave?

The lot at 1219 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (9,975 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$279,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,497 sqft

1219 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 22, 2019 for $195,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$280K

Since last month

$4K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.4%)

Since last sale

$85K (+43.6%)

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 +35% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$280K
July 2026	$285K
June 2026	$280K
May 2026	$283K
April 2026	$280K
March 2026	$274K
February 2026	$270K
January 2026	$272K
2025
December 2025	$269K
November 2025	$271K
October 2025	$274K
September 2025	$274K
August 2025	$276K
July 2025	$278K
June 2025	$281K
May 2025	$283K
April 2025	$280K
March 2025	$280K
February 2025	$274K
January 2025	$275K
2024
December 2024	$275K
November 2024	$278K
October 2024	$276K
September 2024	$277K
August 2024	$277K
July 2024	$225K
June 2024	$226K
May 2024	$243K
April 2024	$212K
March 2024	$241K
February 2024	$240K
January 2024	$241K
2023
December 2023	$237K
November 2023	$242K
October 2023	$218K
September 2023	$219K
August 2023	$225K
July 2023	$229K
June 2023	$246K
May 2023	$267K
April 2023	$264K
March 2023	$259K
February 2023	$255K
January 2023	$257K
2022
December 2022	$257K
November 2022	$259K
October 2022	$264K
September 2022	$265K
August 2022	$264K
July 2022	$262K
June 2022	$263K
May 2022	$262K
April 2022	$255K
March 2022	$252K
February 2022	$246K
January 2022	$244K
2021
December 2021	$244K
November 2021	$244K
October 2021	$243K
September 2021	$242K
August 2021	$242K
July 2021	$240K
June 2021	$234K
May 2021	$227K
April 2021	$223K
March 2021	$220K
February 2021	$217K
January 2021	$212K
2020
December 2020	$209K
November 2020	$209K
October 2020	$208K
September 2020	$207K

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
1231 Jerlynn Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$220,000	10/08/25	3	2.5	1,394
4106 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$207,500	06/09/26	3	1	936

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
1000 Laurel St #20, Des Moines, IA 50314	3.05	$71,500	2	1	586	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1219 E Aurora Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2017

Living Area

1,497 sqft

Price/Sqft

$187

Parking

Garage

About this House

New ranch home featuring 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms with 2 car attached garage. Kitchen includes a pantry and a dining area. Take advantage of the 6 yr tax abatement. Easy access to stores, restaurants and interstate.

1219 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,497 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 2017. It last sold for $195,000 on Feb 22, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $279,900, with a rent estimate of $1,874/month.

Home Details for 1219 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2017
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9975 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 22, 2019 Source: DMMLS #570022	Sold	$195,000
Jul 11, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$17,500
Jun 5, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$25,000
Dec 2, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$25,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,246	$294,200

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

Madison Elementary School
PK-5
Public
258 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school has issues with parents voicing there concerns for there students, the staff would rather send students home and not get learning done because they don’t have the support a kid needs if this was the case they should send multiple kids home not just one! Once we stood up for are student they trespassed one parent! Over making sure a student gets there learning they need!!! Steer clear of this school they do not support kids like they need to
Parent Review
10mo ago
3 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
81 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say car is needed
71 % Say it's dog friendly
69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
60 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say there's holiday spirit
49 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there's wildlife
33 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Resident
3y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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4y ago
"I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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Jill B.
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6y ago
"to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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Tracy
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8y ago
"I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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Rekanovicfatima
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8y ago
"It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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Jeff A.
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8y ago
"the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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Susan W.
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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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Frequently asked questions about 1219 E Aurora Ave

What is 1219 E Aurora Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1219 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is $279,900.
What is the price history for 1219 E Aurora Ave?
1219 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $195,000 in February 2019.
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 1219 E Aurora Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1219 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1219 E Aurora Ave?
The lot at 1219 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (9,975 sq ft).