Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

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

Do residents of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

What is 126 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 126 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $191,300 .

What is the price history for 126 E Creston Ave?

126 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $144,000 in February 2020.

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 126 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 126 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 126 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 126 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$191,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,126 sqft (on 0.62 acres)

126 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $1,344/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 14, 2020 for $144,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$191K

Since last month

$900 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$8K (+4.1%)

Since last sale

$47K (+32.7%)

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 +170% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$191K
August 2026	$192K
July 2026	$193K
June 2026	$190K
May 2026	$195K
April 2026	$195K
March 2026	$190K
February 2026	$186K
January 2026	$185K
2025
December 2025	$186K
November 2025	$189K
October 2025	$191K
September 2025	$184K
August 2025	$184K
July 2025	$186K
June 2025	$191K
May 2025	$192K
April 2025	$191K
March 2025	$187K
February 2025	$183K
January 2025	$184K
2024
December 2024	$187K
November 2024	$192K
October 2024	$194K
September 2024	$193K
August 2024	$197K
July 2024	$200K
June 2024	$201K
May 2024	$200K
April 2024	$196K
March 2024	$193K
February 2024	$187K
January 2024	$187K
2023
December 2023	$187K
November 2023	$188K
October 2023	$189K
September 2023	$189K
August 2023	$191K
July 2023	$192K
June 2023	$191K
May 2023	$184K
April 2023	$179K
March 2023	$175K
February 2023	$173K
January 2023	$174K
2022
December 2022	$175K
November 2022	$175K
October 2022	$180K
September 2022	$182K
August 2022	$180K
July 2022	$181K
June 2022	$183K
May 2022	$182K
April 2022	$176K
March 2022	$173K
February 2022	$171K
January 2022	$169K
2021
December 2021	$171K
November 2021	$170K
October 2021	$170K
September 2021	$170K
August 2021	$169K
July 2021	$168K
June 2021	$166K
May 2021	$163K
April 2021	$160K
March 2021	$159K
February 2021	$157K
January 2021	$153K
2020
December 2020	$151K
November 2020	$151K
October 2020	$149K
September 2020	$150K
August 2020	$148K
July 2020	$149K
June 2020	$148K
May 2020	$147K
April 2020	$146K
March 2020	$145K
February 2020	$144K
January 2020	$143K
2019
December 2019	$145K
November 2019	$147K
October 2019	$94K
September 2019	$94K
August 2019	$96K
July 2019	$103K
June 2019	$103K
May 2019	$97K
April 2019	$93K
March 2019	$98K
February 2019	$101K
January 2019	$100K
2018
December 2018	$96K
November 2018	$100K
October 2018	$95K
September 2018	$90K
August 2018	$90K
July 2018	$89K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$82K
April 2018	$80K
March 2018	$80K
February 2018	$81K
January 2018	$82K
2017
December 2017	$87K
November 2017	$87K
October 2017	$84K
September 2017	$82K
August 2017	$82K
July 2017	$83K
June 2017	$81K
May 2017	$81K
April 2017	$79K
March 2017	$75K
February 2017	$66K
January 2017	$68K
2016
December 2016	$73K
November 2016	$75K
October 2016	$72K
September 2016	$71K

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
34 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$150,000	12/15/25	3	1	1,020

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
118 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$157,600	2	1	784	Off Market
110 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$194,000	1	1	1,298	Off Market
106 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$220,000	3	2	1,056	Recently Sold
35 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$184,100	3	1	1,200	Off Market
28 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$115,600	1	1	660	Off Market
2601 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.15	$182,900	3	1	1,429	Off Market
131 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$142,300	2	1	986	Off Market
125 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$205,200	4	1	1,694	Off Market
119 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$232,900	3	2	1,102	Off Market
113 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$182,900	2	2	1,200	Off Market
107 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$179,200	2	1	1,228	Off Market
101 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$227,100	3	1	1,564	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 1927

0.62 acre lot

1,126 sqft

$170/sqft

About this House

Welcome home!! This home is much larger than it looks from the outside. 3 bedrooms and 2 non conforming in the partially finished basement. 1 bathroom upstairs and half bath downstairs. You could easily add a shower downstairs if you desired. Roof is approx. 4 years old. Furnace and AC only 2 years old. All appliances stay for your convenience. HUGE backyard with plenty of room for your pets or kids to run and play. Large deck to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet! Add a garage if you would like with NFC financing program. Ask your Realtor today! Make sure to get over here soon to check out this spacious home!!

126 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,126 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1927. It last sold for $144,000 on Feb 14, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $191,300, with a rent estimate of $1,507/month.

Home Details for 126 E Creston Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1927
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.62 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 14, 2020 Source: DMMLS #594256	Sold	$144,000
Jan 13, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$147,000
Dec 3, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$147,000 Price decreased by 2%
Nov 1, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$149,500
Oct 21, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,000
Sep 30, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,000
May 12, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$64,900
Apr 17, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$64,900 Price increased by 18%
Jan 30, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$55,000
Dec 13, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$105,500
Nov 8, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$105,500
Jan 7, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$44,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,840	$155,000

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

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Indianola Hills

At least 19 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say car is needed
65 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say there's wildlife
59 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
37 % Say it's quiet
25 % Say there are community events

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Monica Xlo
Visitor
10mo ago
"Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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Cicily Hook
Resident
2y ago
"There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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Lacey N.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"I lived in the neighborhood for 6 years and I loved it! People are always willing to help and very friendly "
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Samuel Solano
Resident
7y ago
"Nice, safe, part of the south side. Good restaurants with easy access to downtown! Most neighborhoods are really quiet."
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Bacon
Resident
7y ago
"Cheap neighborhood with a lot of issues. It is not the greatest neighborhood, but you can tell most of the people here do not care about its deteriorating value and culture. Cannot wait to move out of here next month."
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markdavis65
12y ago
"Nice family area of Des Moines. Right off South Union, so easy access to downtown for work and nightlife. "
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Frequently asked questions about 126 E Creston Ave

What is 126 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 126 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $191,300.
What is the price history for 126 E Creston Ave?
126 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $144,000 in February 2020.
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 126 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 126 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 126 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 126 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.