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 1306 E Oak Park Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1306 E Oak Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is $189,600 .

What is the price history for 1306 E Oak Park Ave?

1306 E Oak Park Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $72,000 in October 1996.

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 1306 E Oak Park Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1306 E Oak Park Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1306 E Oak Park Ave?

The lot at 1306 E Oak Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).

1306 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

OFF MARKET

$189,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,407 sqft

1306 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,292/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 9, 1996 for $72,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$190K

Since last month

$1K (+0.7%)

Since last year

$5K (+2.7%)

Since last sale

$118K (+163.5%)

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 +61% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$190K
July 2026	$188K
June 2026	$188K
May 2026	$190K
April 2026	$187K
March 2026	$183K
February 2026	$180K
January 2026	$180K
2025
December 2025	$178K
November 2025	$181K
October 2025	$181K
September 2025	$182K
August 2025	$185K
July 2025	$190K
June 2025	$192K
May 2025	$192K
April 2025	$190K
March 2025	$186K
February 2025	$183K
January 2025	$180K
2024
December 2024	$183K
November 2024	$185K
October 2024	$181K
September 2024	$182K
August 2024	$180K
July 2024	$184K
June 2024	$184K
May 2024	$185K
April 2024	$177K
March 2024	$174K
February 2024	$169K
January 2024	$168K
2023
December 2023	$168K
November 2023	$170K
October 2023	$170K
September 2023	$171K
August 2023	$173K
July 2023	$172K
June 2023	$172K
May 2023	$172K
April 2023	$167K
March 2023	$163K
February 2023	$158K
January 2023	$158K
2022
December 2022	$159K
November 2022	$162K
October 2022	$168K
September 2022	$170K
August 2022	$170K
July 2022	$172K
June 2022	$172K
May 2022	$170K
April 2022	$161K
March 2022	$152K
February 2022	$141K
January 2022	$141K
2021
December 2021	$143K
November 2021	$146K
October 2021	$148K
September 2021	$148K
August 2021	$150K
July 2021	$153K
June 2021	$156K
May 2021	$162K
April 2021	$158K
March 2021	$154K
February 2021	$149K
January 2021	$147K
2020
December 2020	$147K
November 2020	$147K
October 2020	$147K
September 2020	$146K
August 2020	$143K
July 2020	$142K
June 2020	$142K
May 2020	$143K
April 2020	$142K
March 2020	$142K
February 2020	$142K
January 2020	$143K
2019
December 2019	$142K
November 2019	$141K
October 2019	$141K
September 2019	$141K
August 2019	$144K
July 2019	$144K
June 2019	$140K
May 2019	$138K
April 2019	$139K
March 2019	$138K
February 2019	$135K
January 2019	$134K
2018
December 2018	$132K
November 2018	$133K
October 2018	$135K
September 2018	$134K
August 2018	$133K
July 2018	$134K
June 2018	$134K
May 2018	$133K
April 2018	$135K
March 2018	$133K
February 2018	$132K
January 2018	$131K
2017
December 2017	$132K
November 2017	$131K
October 2017	$129K
September 2017	$128K
August 2017	$127K
July 2017	$124K
June 2017	$123K
May 2017	$122K
April 2017	$121K
March 2017	$121K
February 2017	$120K
January 2017	$121K
2016
December 2016	$123K
November 2016	$120K
October 2016	$118K
September 2016	$117K
August 2016	$117K

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
1333 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$150,000	08/04/26	2	1	816
1428 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$168,000	11/03/25	3	1	998

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
1310 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$185,700	3	1	1,134	Off Market
1314 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$205,900	3	1	960	Off Market
1320 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$113,100	1	1	680	Off Market
3502 York St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$151,300	2	2	912	Off Market
1341 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$144,100	2	1	804	Off Market
1337 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$143,200	2	1	1,166	Off Market
1302 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$164,500	3	1	1,216	Off Market
1226 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$185,100	2	1	1,030	Off Market
1814 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.93	$129,700	2	1	897	Off Market
1812 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.92	$121,400	2	1	1,125	Off Market
1810 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.92	$140,200	3	1	1,105	Off Market
1276 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.91	$127,000	2	1	840	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1306 E Oak Park Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1953

Living Area

1,407 sqft

Price/Sqft

$135

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1306 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA. 1306 E Oak Park Ave is in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,407 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6621 sqft and was built in 1953.

1306 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,407 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1953. It last sold for $72,000 on Oct 9, 1996. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $189,600, with a rent estimate of $1,191/month.

Home Details for 1306 E Oak Park Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 9, 1996 Source: N/A	Sold	$72,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,662	$209,500

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

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
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Neighborhood Overview

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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
Prev. Resident
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.
Resident
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 1306 E Oak Park Ave

What is 1306 E Oak Park Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1306 E Oak Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is $189,600.
What is the price history for 1306 E Oak Park Ave?
1306 E Oak Park Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $72,000 in October 1996.
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 1306 E Oak Park Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1306 E Oak Park Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1306 E Oak Park Ave?
The lot at 1306 E Oak Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).