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 14 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 14 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $227,100 .

What is the price history for 14 E Creston Ave?

14 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,000 in July 2018.

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 14 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 14 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 14 E Creston Ave?

The lot at 14 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,147 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$227,100

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,376 sqft

14 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 6, 2018 for $100,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$227K

Since last month

$700 (-0.3%)

Since last year

$7K (+2.9%)

Since last sale

$131K (+131%)

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 +108% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$231K
August 2026	$230K
July 2026	$232K
June 2026	$232K
May 2026	$234K
April 2026	$232K
March 2026	$231K
February 2026	$226K
January 2026	$222K
2025
December 2025	$224K
November 2025	$228K
October 2025	$229K
September 2025	$222K
August 2025	$224K
July 2025	$224K
June 2025	$227K
May 2025	$226K
April 2025	$227K
March 2025	$222K
February 2025	$220K
January 2025	$220K
2024
December 2024	$221K
November 2024	$223K
October 2024	$226K
September 2024	$226K
August 2024	$225K
July 2024	$226K
June 2024	$226K
May 2024	$228K
April 2024	$227K
March 2024	$224K
February 2024	$218K
January 2024	$217K
2023
December 2023	$216K
November 2023	$215K
October 2023	$216K
September 2023	$217K
August 2023	$219K
July 2023	$218K
June 2023	$218K
May 2023	$220K
April 2023	$214K
March 2023	$208K
February 2023	$201K
January 2023	$199K
2022
December 2022	$199K
November 2022	$202K
October 2022	$202K
September 2022	$195K
August 2022	$194K
July 2022	$197K
June 2022	$198K
May 2022	$196K
April 2022	$190K
March 2022	$184K
February 2022	$176K
January 2022	$175K
2021
December 2021	$177K
November 2021	$175K
October 2021	$175K
September 2021	$175K
August 2021	$198K
July 2021	$198K
June 2021	$189K
May 2021	$177K
April 2021	$171K
March 2021	$168K
February 2021	$165K
January 2021	$164K
2020
December 2020	$162K
November 2020	$152K
October 2020	$136K
September 2020	$119K
August 2020	$112K
July 2020	$113K
June 2020	$112K
May 2020	$111K
April 2020	$110K
March 2020	$109K
February 2020	$108K
January 2020	$108K
2019
December 2019	$108K
November 2019	$108K
October 2019	$107K
September 2019	$108K
August 2019	$108K
July 2019	$108K
June 2019	$108K
May 2019	$107K
April 2019	$107K
March 2019	$107K
February 2019	$107K
January 2019	$105K
2018
December 2018	$105K
November 2018	$104K
October 2018	$105K
September 2018	$105K
August 2018	$120K
July 2018	$120K
June 2018	$120K
May 2018	$120K
April 2018	$103K
March 2018	$103K
February 2018	$102K
January 2018	$102K
2017
December 2017	$102K
November 2017	$100K
October 2017	$100K
September 2017	$100K
August 2017	$128K
July 2017	$122K
June 2017	$116K
May 2017	$111K
April 2017	$108K
March 2017	$107K
February 2017	$104K
January 2017	$107K
2016
December 2016	$109K
November 2016	$110K
October 2016	$112K
September 2016	$111K

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
613 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$93,720	12/23/25	4	2	1,429
404 Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$240,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,115

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
20 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$176,400	3	1	876	Off Market
705 Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.51	$200,100	3	2	1,037	Off Market
707 Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.52	$143,800	3	1	892	Off Market
701 Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.50	$135,000	2	1	688	Off Market
709 Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.53	$170,700	2	1.5	1,175	Off Market
712 Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.51	$214,900	2	1	1,166	Off Market
10 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$171,900	2	1	876	Off Market
2607 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$216,600	4	2	1,008	Off Market
2 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$214,800	3	2	1,043	Off Market
3 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.19	$223,700	3	1	1,000	Off Market
9 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$155,200	2	1	788	Off Market
2505 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$201,000	2	2	1,152	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1959

1,376 sqft

$165/sqft

Garage

About this House

4 bed with 4 season room also-2 bathrooms Central air and a 1 1/2 car garage. Family room in the basement. We do not charge for an application but will ask some information BEFORE showing it. Thank You We will talk about Pets depending on your ref.

one year

14 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,376 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1959. It last sold for $100,000 on Jul 6, 2018. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2022 with an asking price of $1,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 13, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $227,100, with a rent estimate of $1,855/month.

Home Details for 14 E Creston Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959Year Updated: 1967
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 13, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Oct 11, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$1,250
Sep 28, 2021 Source: RE/MAX Central	ListingRemoved
Sep 9, 2021 Source: DMMLS #637297	Listed For Sale	$175,000
Aug 30, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Aug 28, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$1,250
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Sep 19, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,200
Aug 18, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,200
Jul 6, 2018 Source: DMMLS #560880	Sold	$100,000
May 18, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$120,000
May 11, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$120,000
Sep 21, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$100,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,992	$213,700

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
Parent Review
7y ago
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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 14 E Creston Ave

What is 14 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 14 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $227,100.
What is the price history for 14 E Creston Ave?
14 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,000 in July 2018.
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 14 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 14 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 14 E Creston Ave?
The lot at 14 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,147 sq ft).