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

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

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

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

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

As of early 2026, 86% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 71% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

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

As of early 2026, 38% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 1243 E 34th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1243 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA is $119,200 .

What is the price history for 1243 E 34th St?

1243 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $59,000 in February 2022.

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 1243 E 34th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1243 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 1243 E 34th St?

The lot at 1243 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$119,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
650 sqft

1243 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $866/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 28, 2022 for $59,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$119K

Since last month

$3K (-2.1%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.3%)

Since last sale

$61K (+103.4%)

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 +130% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$120K
August 2026	$123K
July 2026	$127K
June 2026	$126K
May 2026	$123K
April 2026	$118K
March 2026	$117K
February 2026	$115K
January 2026	$116K
2025
December 2025	$113K
November 2025	$119K
October 2025	$119K
September 2025	$119K
August 2025	$122K
July 2025	$121K
June 2025	$123K
May 2025	$122K
April 2025	$118K
March 2025	$119K
February 2025	$116K
January 2025	$117K
2024
December 2024	$118K
November 2024	$122K
October 2024	$120K
September 2024	$119K
August 2024	$119K
July 2024	$122K
June 2024	$124K
May 2024	$126K
April 2024	$124K
March 2024	$120K
February 2024	$116K
January 2024	$115K
2023
December 2023	$116K
November 2023	$115K
October 2023	$100K
September 2023	$81K
August 2023	$63K
July 2023	$63K
June 2023	$63K
May 2023	$64K
April 2023	$63K
March 2023	$63K
February 2023	$62K
January 2023	$62K
2022
December 2022	$62K
November 2022	$62K
October 2022	$63K
September 2022	$63K
August 2022	$63K
July 2022	$62K
June 2022	$62K
May 2022	$61K
April 2022	$60K
March 2022	$60K
January 2022	$50K
2021
December 2021	$48K
November 2021	$96K
October 2021	$97K
September 2021	$97K
August 2021	$98K
July 2021	$98K
June 2021	$93K
May 2021	$86K
April 2021	$91K
March 2021	$84K
February 2021	$79K
January 2021	$76K
2020
December 2020	$72K
November 2020	$74K
October 2020	$71K
September 2020	$73K
August 2020	$73K
July 2020	$72K
June 2020	$70K
May 2020	$70K
April 2020	$75K
March 2020	$74K
February 2020	$73K
January 2020	$74K
2019
December 2019	$74K
November 2019	$75K
October 2019	$73K
September 2019	$71K
August 2019	$75K
July 2019	$74K
June 2019	$75K
May 2019	$76K
April 2019	$79K
March 2019	$78K
February 2019	$73K
January 2019	$81K
2018
December 2018	$82K
November 2018	$70K
October 2018	$74K
September 2018	$67K
August 2018	$69K
July 2018	$70K
June 2018	$59K
May 2018	$64K
April 2018	$65K
March 2018	$60K
February 2018	$56K
January 2018	$54K
2017
December 2017	$62K
November 2017	$61K
October 2017	$57K
September 2017	$57K
August 2017	$53K
July 2017	$54K
June 2017	$54K
May 2017	$50K
April 2017	$48K
March 2017	$49K
February 2017	$53K
January 2017	$57K
2016
December 2016	$59K
November 2016	$58K
October 2016	$57K
September 2016	$52K

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
3250 Kinsey Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$50,000	07/29/26	2	1	672

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
1247 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$134,900	2	1	560	Off Market
1251 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$135,900	1	1	808	Off Market
1255 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$109,200	2	1	580	Off Market
1259 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$124,700	Studio	1	720	Off Market
1263 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$227,700	4	2	1,470	Off Market
1275 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$220,900	4	1.5	2,160	Off Market
1239 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$127,900	2	1	780	Off Market
1235 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$180,000	2	1	1,088	Recently Sold
1231 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$139,900	2	1	660	Off Market
1227 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$87,700	1	1	476	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1941

650 sqft

$183/sqft

About this House

Conveniently to schools, parks, shopping, and movies. Featuring 2 bedrooms with a large master bedroom with 2 closets. Newer oak kitchen with stove and refrigerator. 650 sq. ft. Basement for laundry. Fenced rear yard. Available immediately. Just call Carolyn at office 255-6690 to see.

1243 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 650 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1941. It last sold for $59,000 on Feb 28, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2011 with an asking price of $590 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 22, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $119,200, with a rent estimate of $1,098/month.

Home Details for 1243 E 34th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Family Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatioPorch

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1941Year Updated: 1993
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7013 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 28, 2022 Source: DMMLS #643179	Sold	$59,000
Feb 3, 2022 Source: DMMLS #643179	Pending	$54,000
Feb 1, 2022 Source: DMMLS #643179	PriceChange	$54,000 Price increased by 8%
Dec 23, 2021 Source: DMMLS #643179	Pending	$49,900
Dec 16, 2021 Source: DMMLS #643179	Listed For Sale	$49,900
Oct 10, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$51,250
Nov 22, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$625
Oct 23, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$625 Price decreased by 99%
Sep 1, 2011 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$59,900
Aug 3, 2011 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$59,900
Jul 10, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$590
Oct 3, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$59,900
Aug 6, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$59,900
Aug 12, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$58,900
Jun 22, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$56,900
Dec 6, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$34,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,590	$88,000

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

Stowe Elementary School
K-5
Public
313 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We've moved around so my kids have attended several different schools before selling in at Stowe. We love it. Class sizes seem smaller and everyone- from the front office to the principal- is genuinely interested in the students success. I feel like i could bring any concern i had directly to the faculty and they would be non-judgmental and helpful...(although we've yet to encounter problems!)
Parent Review
8y ago
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What Locals Say about Gray's Woods

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
86 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
57 % Say there's wildlife
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say there are sidewalks
38 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say streets are well-lit
33 % Say it's quiet
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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Frequently asked questions about 1243 E 34th St

What is 1243 E 34th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1243 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA is $119,200.
What is the price history for 1243 E 34th St?
1243 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $59,000 in February 2022.
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 1243 E 34th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1243 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 1243 E 34th St?
The lot at 1243 E 34th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).