Are yards well-kept in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

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

Is a car needed in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Union Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there's wildlife

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

What is 1430 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1430 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $205,900 .

What is the price history for 1430 E Jefferson Ave?

1430 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $103,500 in May 2014.

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 1430 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1430 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1430 E Jefferson Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1430 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$205,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,475 sqft

1430 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,450/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 2, 2014 for $103,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$206K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$5K (+2.4%)

Since last sale

$102K (+98.9%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$206K
August 2026	$207K
July 2026	$204K
June 2026	$203K
May 2026	$200K
April 2026	$200K
March 2026	$201K
February 2026	$198K
January 2026	$197K
2025
December 2025	$197K
November 2025	$199K
October 2025	$201K
September 2025	$201K
August 2025	$205K
July 2025	$205K
June 2025	$208K
May 2025	$208K
April 2025	$207K
March 2025	$203K
February 2025	$197K
January 2025	$196K
2024
December 2024	$199K
November 2024	$202K
October 2024	$203K
September 2024	$204K
August 2024	$204K
July 2024	$207K
June 2024	$207K
May 2024	$208K
April 2024	$206K
March 2024	$201K
February 2024	$198K
January 2024	$196K
2023
December 2023	$195K
November 2023	$196K
October 2023	$195K
September 2023	$196K
August 2023	$196K
July 2023	$197K
June 2023	$196K
May 2023	$197K
April 2023	$192K
March 2023	$187K
February 2023	$183K
January 2023	$183K
2022
December 2022	$183K
November 2022	$183K
October 2022	$189K
September 2022	$190K
August 2022	$191K
July 2022	$193K
June 2022	$194K
May 2022	$192K
April 2022	$186K
March 2022	$183K
February 2022	$178K
January 2022	$177K
2021
December 2021	$177K
November 2021	$178K
October 2021	$179K
September 2021	$179K
August 2021	$181K
July 2021	$181K
June 2021	$181K
May 2021	$177K
April 2021	$171K
March 2021	$168K
February 2021	$164K
January 2021	$161K
2020
December 2020	$161K
November 2020	$165K
October 2020	$167K
September 2020	$161K
August 2020	$157K
July 2020	$154K
June 2020	$152K
May 2020	$151K
April 2020	$149K
March 2020	$149K
February 2020	$148K
January 2020	$148K
2019
December 2019	$149K
November 2019	$149K
October 2019	$149K
September 2019	$150K
August 2019	$151K
July 2019	$152K
June 2019	$152K
May 2019	$147K
April 2019	$149K
March 2019	$151K
February 2019	$148K
January 2019	$147K
2018
December 2018	$146K
November 2018	$145K
October 2018	$146K
September 2018	$141K
August 2018	$140K
July 2018	$142K
June 2018	$140K
May 2018	$139K
April 2018	$139K
March 2018	$136K
February 2018	$136K
January 2018	$138K
2017
December 2017	$136K
November 2017	$134K
October 2017	$133K
September 2017	$133K
August 2017	$133K
July 2017	$131K
June 2017	$129K
May 2017	$124K
April 2017	$120K
March 2017	$118K
February 2017	$117K
January 2017	$117K
2016
December 2016	$116K
November 2016	$116K
October 2016	$116K
September 2016	$115K

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
1427 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$176,000	10/30/25	3	2	1,248
1505 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$125,000	10/09/25	3	2	1,215

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
1434 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$169,800	2	1	1,269	Off Market
1436 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$187,200	3	2	740	Off Market
1440 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$171,800	3	1	1,114	Off Market
1444 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$200,800	3	2	1,438	Off Market
1448 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$116,000	1	1	632	Off Market
1504 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$161,600	3	1	908	Off Market
1426 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$182,600	2	1	912	Off Market
1422 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$116,300	1	1	612	Off Market
1418 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$188,400	3	2	1,120	Off Market
1412 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$96,100	2	1	1,189	Off Market
1410 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$173,900	Studio	1	1,300	Off Market
1815 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$118,000	2	1	768	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1430 E Jefferson Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1942

1,475 sqft

$140/sqft

Garage

About this House

This 1 1/2 story Cape Cod features a large fenced yard, built in cabinets, large living room with wood burning fire place and a 4 season porch. The 2nd floor, which could easily be used as a third bedroom, has a beautiful hardwood floor and walk in cedar lined closet. The garage has an overhead heater - perfect for the year round mechanic. Come see this charming, move in ready home.

1430 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,475 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1942. It last sold for $103,500 on May 2, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $205,900, with a rent estimate of $1,513/month.

Home Details for 1430 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Pantry, Sun RoomStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalGardenLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9016 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 2, 2014 Source: DMMLS #429165	Sold	$103,500
Oct 9, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$110,900
Aug 7, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$110,900 Price decreased by 2%
Jun 11, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$113,000 Price decreased by 4%
Apr 24, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$118,000
May 26, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$81,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,386	$199,900

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

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

Union Park

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Buy: $19.9k - $320k

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What Locals Say about Union Park

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say car is needed
79 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say there's wildlife
30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
4y ago
" I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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Wendy F. H.
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8y ago
"The community. the union park is a one of a kind park. It’s near Grandview university so you can take college classes and save money."
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thejakes1323
14y ago
"Wonderful older established affordable neighborhood. Nice trees, nice neighbors, nice homes. Most homes in the area have original woodwork, wood floors, built ins. The area is great for all; singles, couples, families, retirees. A great mix of ages. Low crime. My grandmother lived in this area for many years. My parents have owned three homes in the area over the years. Still a favorite area in East Des Moines. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, easy access to most main highways. Centrally located. Give it a look."
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Erika B.
14y ago
"Union Park Neighborhoods bounty of older classic homes at affordable prices, it's proximity to the East Village, and the quality of life that an enormous public park with a variety of intended uses from biking and boating to strolling and a trip to perhaps the largest playground in Des Moines Boundaries, makes this area superb for folks who work down town and don't want to drive their car more than necessary. Overall, it's a very nice place to live. Like most other areas of Des Moines, the educational systems needs improvement. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1430 E Jefferson Ave

What is 1430 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1430 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $205,900.
What is the price history for 1430 E Jefferson Ave?
1430 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $103,500 in May 2014.
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 1430 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1430 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1430 E Jefferson Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1430 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.