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 140 E Douglas Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 140 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is $138,200 .

What is the price history for 140 E Douglas Ave?

140 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $79,390 in August 2018.

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.

How big is the lot at 140 E Douglas Ave?

The lot at 140 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,360 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$138,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,084 sqft

140 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $968/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 31, 2018 for $79,390

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$138K

Since last month

$4K (-2.6%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.8%)

Since last sale

$59K (+74.6%)

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
August 2026	$139K
August 2026	$138K
July 2026	$142K
June 2026	$140K
May 2026	$139K
April 2026	$138K
March 2026	$136K
February 2026	$132K
January 2026	$134K
2025
December 2025	$132K
November 2025	$136K
October 2025	$139K
September 2025	$133K
August 2025	$138K
July 2025	$142K
June 2025	$145K
May 2025	$144K
April 2025	$142K
March 2025	$140K
February 2025	$140K
January 2025	$140K
2024
December 2024	$142K
November 2024	$145K
October 2024	$145K
September 2024	$145K
August 2024	$146K
July 2024	$146K
June 2024	$148K
May 2024	$151K
April 2024	$148K
March 2024	$145K
February 2024	$143K
January 2024	$142K
2023
December 2023	$140K
November 2023	$140K
October 2023	$141K
September 2023	$140K
August 2023	$141K
July 2023	$142K
June 2023	$141K
May 2023	$137K
April 2023	$132K
March 2023	$128K
February 2023	$127K
January 2023	$128K
2022
December 2022	$129K
November 2022	$131K
October 2022	$133K
September 2022	$133K
August 2022	$133K
July 2022	$133K
June 2022	$132K
May 2022	$130K
April 2022	$125K
March 2022	$123K
February 2022	$121K
January 2022	$121K
2021
December 2021	$123K
November 2021	$124K
October 2021	$125K
September 2021	$126K
August 2021	$126K
July 2021	$125K
June 2021	$114K
May 2021	$94K
April 2021	$93K
March 2021	$92K
February 2021	$90K
January 2021	$88K
2020
December 2020	$87K
November 2020	$87K
October 2020	$86K
September 2020	$86K
August 2020	$85K
July 2020	$86K
June 2020	$84K
May 2020	$84K
April 2020	$83K
March 2020	$83K
February 2020	$82K
January 2020	$82K
2019
December 2019	$82K
November 2019	$82K
October 2019	$82K
September 2019	$82K
August 2019	$82K
July 2019	$82K
June 2019	$82K
May 2019	$81K
April 2019	$81K
March 2019	$81K
February 2019	$81K
January 2019	$80K
2018
December 2018	$80K
November 2018	$79K
October 2018	$80K
September 2018	$80K
August 2018	$79K
July 2018	$78K
June 2018	$78K
May 2018	$79K
April 2018	$95K
March 2018	$72K
February 2018	$71K
January 2018	$72K
2017
December 2017	$83K
November 2017	$82K
October 2017	$81K
September 2017	$76K
August 2017	$71K
July 2017	$70K
June 2017	$73K
May 2017	$74K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$72K
February 2017	$69K
January 2017	$71K
2016
December 2016	$72K
November 2016	$71K
October 2016	$69K
September 2016	$67K

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
3823 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$65,000	01/29/26	2	1	720
3938 3rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$95,000	10/01/25	2	1	712

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
136 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$107,500	2	1	828	Off Market
132 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$153,400	2	1	848	Off Market
131 Lynch St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$101,500	2	1	792	Off Market
133 Lynch St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$140,700	2	1	896	Off Market
139 Lynch St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$144,800	3	1	856	Off Market
143 Lynch St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$126,200	1	1	902	Off Market
142 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$91,100	2	1	864	Off Market
146 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$113,100	3	1	876	Off Market
150 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$128,600	2	1	702	Off Market
4144 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.57	$157,700	1	1	705	Off Market
4140 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.57	$115,400	1	1	456	Off Market
4136 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.56	$143,800	2	1	705	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1917

1,084 sqft

$127/sqft

About this House

1084 Square feet of living area plus a full basement. This ranch style home features two large bedrooms on the main floor. You will appreciate the hardwood floors and gorgeous wood work in the living room and formal dining room. This home also has an enclosed front porch and a bonus room (solarium or den).

140 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,084 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1917. It last sold for $79,390 on Aug 31, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $138,200, with a rent estimate of $1,350/month.

Home Details for 140 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6359 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 31, 2018 Source: DMMLS #559742	Sold	$79,390
Jun 5, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$79,900
May 18, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,900 Price decreased by 11%
May 4, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$89,900 Price decreased by 5%
Apr 27, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$94,900
Apr 25, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$79,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,254	$129,400

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

Madison Elementary School
PK-5
Public
258 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school has issues with parents voicing there concerns for there students, the staff would rather send students home and not get learning done because they don’t have the support a kid needs if this was the case they should send multiple kids home not just one! Once we stood up for are student they trespassed one parent! Over making sure a student gets there learning they need!!! Steer clear of this school they do not support kids like they need to
Parent Review
10mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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Buy: $110k - $275k

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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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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.
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"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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"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 140 E Douglas Ave

What is 140 E Douglas Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 140 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is $138,200.
What is the price history for 140 E Douglas Ave?
140 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $79,390 in August 2018.
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.
How big is the lot at 140 E Douglas Ave?
The lot at 140 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,360 sq ft).