Is Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's quiet

Does Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is there wildlife in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's wildlife

Are the streets well-lit in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say streets are well-lit

Do kids play outside in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do residents of Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

What is 1237 Loomis Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1237 Loomis Ave in Des Moines, IA is $186,500 .

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.

What do residents say about the Gray's Lake neighborhood?

Residents describe the Gray's Lake neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Gray's Lake, Des Moines .

Does 1237 Loomis Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1237 Loomis Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1237 Loomis Ave?

The lot at 1237 Loomis Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,751 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$186,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,360 sqft

1237 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Gray's Lake

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$187K

Since last month

$11K (-6%)

Since last year

$9K (-4.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +42% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$178K
August 2026	$183K
July 2026	$189K
June 2026	$187K
May 2026	$188K
April 2026	$183K
March 2026	$182K
February 2026	$178K
January 2026	$174K
2025
December 2025	$174K
November 2025	$178K
October 2025	$184K
September 2025	$181K
August 2025	$187K
July 2025	$195K
June 2025	$196K
May 2025	$198K
April 2025	$192K
March 2025	$181K
February 2025	$175K
January 2025	$177K
2024
December 2024	$180K
November 2024	$182K
October 2024	$181K
September 2024	$181K
August 2024	$181K
July 2024	$187K
June 2024	$189K
May 2024	$191K
April 2024	$186K
March 2024	$184K
February 2024	$176K
January 2024	$174K
2023
December 2023	$175K
November 2023	$173K
October 2023	$175K
September 2023	$179K
August 2023	$180K
July 2023	$182K
June 2023	$181K
May 2023	$179K
April 2023	$172K
March 2023	$167K
February 2023	$161K
January 2023	$161K
2022
December 2022	$164K
November 2022	$171K
October 2022	$178K
September 2022	$180K
August 2022	$180K
July 2022	$184K
June 2022	$184K
May 2022	$181K
April 2022	$173K
March 2022	$165K
February 2022	$153K
January 2022	$153K
2021
December 2021	$155K
November 2021	$157K
October 2021	$159K
September 2021	$161K
August 2021	$164K
July 2021	$167K
June 2021	$169K
May 2021	$171K
April 2021	$168K
March 2021	$166K
February 2021	$161K
January 2021	$158K
2020
December 2020	$156K
November 2020	$155K
October 2020	$154K
September 2020	$153K
August 2020	$150K
July 2020	$151K
June 2020	$149K
May 2020	$148K
April 2020	$149K
March 2020	$149K
February 2020	$149K
January 2020	$151K
2019
December 2019	$151K
November 2019	$150K
October 2019	$150K
September 2019	$151K
August 2019	$154K
July 2019	$152K
June 2019	$151K
May 2019	$151K
April 2019	$152K
March 2019	$149K
February 2019	$147K
January 2019	$144K
2018
December 2018	$144K
November 2018	$142K
October 2018	$142K
September 2018	$140K
August 2018	$140K
July 2018	$139K
June 2018	$140K
May 2018	$137K
April 2018	$138K
March 2018	$137K
February 2018	$135K
January 2018	$135K
2017
December 2017	$136K
November 2017	$133K
October 2017	$132K
September 2017	$132K
August 2017	$132K
July 2017	$132K
June 2017	$134K
May 2017	$133K
April 2017	$131K
March 2017	$132K
February 2017	$128K
January 2017	$127K
2016
December 2016	$126K
November 2016	$126K
October 2016	$125K
September 2016	$126K

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
1233 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$210,600	3	2	1,326	Off Market
1229 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$274,000	3	2	1,329	Off Market
1225 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$235,300	3	3	1,674	Off Market
1221 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$221,200	2	1	1,259	Off Market
1215 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$214,900	3	2	815	Off Market
1211 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$224,200	3	2	1,248	Off Market
1241 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$205,400	2	2	798	Off Market
1249 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$266,500	3	2	1,461	Off Market
1305 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$265,200	4	2	1,488	Off Market
1306 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$214,200	3	1	1,196	Off Market
1300 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$289,800	4	2	1,697	Off Market
1248 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$209,900	3	2	1,065	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1940

1,360 sqft

$137/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1237 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA. 1237 Loomis Ave is in the Gray's Lake neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,360 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6751 sqft and was built in 1940.

1237 Loomis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,360 sqft single-family home in Gray's Lake, built in 1940. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $186,500, with a rent estimate of $1,605/month.

Home Details for 1237 Loomis Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
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: 1940Year Updated: 1944
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6751 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,930	$192,700

Home facts updated by county records

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

Park Ave Elementary School
K-5
Public
355 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Teachers greet students with a smile and a hug! The staff is dedicated and kind. I recommend this school to everyone!
Teacher Review
3y ago
5 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Gray's Lake

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What Locals Say about Gray's Lake

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
92 % Say parking is easy
83 % Say car is needed
76 % Say yards are well-kept
65 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say there are sidewalks
60 % Say it's quiet
57 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say there's wildlife
50 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say kids play outside
48 % Say neighbors are friendly
44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
17 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Michael J. S.
Resident
6y ago
"It’s a safe and well maintained area. If you want a safe area to start and raise a family this is definitely the place. Schooling I can’t say much about since I never went to the schools but everything seems to be a safe environment "
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homemaker2188
Resident
8y ago
"We have lived in this neighborhood for 9 years. Our neighbors are friendly and it’s a quiet neighborhood "
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Frequently asked questions about 1237 Loomis Ave

What is 1237 Loomis Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1237 Loomis Ave in Des Moines, IA is $186,500.
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.
What do residents say about the Gray's Lake neighborhood?
Residents describe the Gray's Lake neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Gray's Lake, Des Moines.
Does 1237 Loomis Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1237 Loomis Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1237 Loomis Ave?
The lot at 1237 Loomis Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,751 sq ft).