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 1440 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1440 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $168,500 .

What is the price history for 1440 E Jefferson Ave?

1440 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $113,500 in October 2022.

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.

How big is the lot at 1440 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 1440 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,016 sq ft).

Does 1440 E Jefferson Ave have a garage?

Yes, 1440 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$168,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,114 sqft

1440 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 5, 2022 for $113,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$169K

Since last month

$3K (+1.8%)

Since last year

$600 (+0.4%)

Since last sale

$58K (+51.2%)

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 +83% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$172K
August 2026	$171K
July 2026	$169K
June 2026	$166K
May 2026	$166K
April 2026	$165K
March 2026	$167K
February 2026	$163K
January 2026	$162K
2025
December 2025	$163K
November 2025	$165K
October 2025	$167K
September 2025	$167K
August 2025	$171K
July 2025	$169K
June 2025	$173K
May 2025	$173K
April 2025	$173K
March 2025	$170K
February 2025	$163K
January 2025	$163K
2024
December 2024	$166K
November 2024	$167K
October 2024	$165K
September 2024	$169K
August 2024	$173K
July 2024	$176K
June 2024	$175K
May 2024	$176K
April 2024	$175K
March 2024	$171K
February 2024	$168K
January 2024	$166K
2023
December 2023	$166K
November 2023	$164K
October 2023	$169K
September 2023	$165K
August 2023	$170K
July 2023	$175K
June 2023	$172K
May 2023	$173K
April 2023	$169K
March 2023	$166K
February 2023	$165K
January 2023	$162K
2022
December 2022	$158K
November 2022	$152K
October 2022	$151K
September 2022	$158K
August 2022	$159K
July 2022	$159K
June 2022	$160K
May 2022	$158K
April 2022	$153K
March 2022	$150K
February 2022	$147K
January 2022	$146K
2021
December 2021	$147K
November 2021	$147K
October 2021	$148K
September 2021	$149K
August 2021	$150K
July 2021	$150K
June 2021	$147K
May 2021	$141K
April 2021	$128K
March 2021	$122K
February 2021	$121K
January 2021	$118K
2020
December 2020	$116K
November 2020	$117K
October 2020	$116K
September 2020	$115K
August 2020	$114K
July 2020	$114K
June 2020	$113K
May 2020	$113K
April 2020	$112K
March 2020	$111K
February 2020	$110K
January 2020	$111K
2019
December 2019	$110K
November 2019	$110K
October 2019	$110K
September 2019	$110K
August 2019	$110K
July 2019	$109K
June 2019	$110K
May 2019	$109K
April 2019	$109K
March 2019	$109K
February 2019	$109K
January 2019	$108K
2018
December 2018	$107K
November 2018	$107K
October 2018	$107K
September 2018	$107K
August 2018	$107K
July 2018	$107K
June 2018	$106K
May 2018	$106K
April 2018	$106K
March 2018	$98K
February 2018	$97K
January 2018	$97K
2017
December 2017	$97K
November 2017	$97K
October 2017	$109K
September 2017	$109K
August 2017	$103K
July 2017	$107K
June 2017	$107K
May 2017	$106K
April 2017	$103K
March 2017	$100K
February 2017	$101K
January 2017	$96K
2016
December 2016	$95K
November 2016	$98K
October 2016	$95K
September 2016	$94K

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
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1427 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$176,000	10/30/25	3	2	1,248

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
1444 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$197,700	3	2	1,438	Off Market
1448 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$117,100	1	1	632	Off Market
1504 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$162,500	3	1	908	Off Market
1508 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$169,900	2	1	1,073	Off Market
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.19	$58,000	2	1	968	Recently Sold
1622 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.18	$167,000	2	1	871	Off Market
1436 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$184,900	3	2	740	Off Market
1434 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$167,900	2	1	1,269	Off Market
1430 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$204,000	2	2	1,475	Off Market
1426 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$184,600	2	1	912	Off Market
1422 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$121,300	1	1	612	Off Market
1418 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$187,000	3	2	1,120	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 1917

1,114 sqft

$151/sqft

Garage

About this House

Good space in this 3 bedroom house. Main floor has a big eat-in kitchen, living room, master bedroom with walk-in closet, big bathroom and front porch. Second floor has 2 bedrooms, a common space and extra closet storage. Washer & Dryer hook ups are in the not-so-creepy basement.

Outside you have a 1 car garage and large yard, plus the back yard is fenced in. All this on a quite street!

Tenant is responsible for all utilities, yard, and snow maintenance.

If you have pets, there is a 1-time pet fee of $350

1440 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,114 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1917. It last sold for $113,500 on Oct 5, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2022 with an asking price of $1,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 18, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $168,500, with a rent estimate of $1,404/month.

Home Details for 1440 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9016 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 18, 2022 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Dec 8, 2022 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,350
Oct 5, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$113,500
Apr 11, 2018 Source: DMMLS #548940	Sold	$105,000
Jan 18, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$100,000
Nov 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$100,000 Price decreased by 5%
Nov 4, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$105,000 Price decreased by 5%
Oct 3, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$110,000
Jun 15, 2012 Source: DMMLS #399870	Sold	$41,325
Apr 19, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$35,900
Nov 30, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$55,963
Apr 24, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$60,000 Price decreased by 10%
Mar 28, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$66,900 Price decreased by 3%
Feb 18, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$68,900 Price decreased by 4%
Feb 1, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$72,000 Price decreased by 4%
Jan 28, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$75,000 Price decreased by 6%
Dec 21, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$80,000 Price decreased by 6%
Dec 11, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$85,000 Price decreased by 6%
Nov 6, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$90,000
Apr 20, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$109,500
May 5, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,746	$154,700

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

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
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Neighborhood Overview

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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
13y 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 1440 E Jefferson Ave

What is 1440 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1440 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $168,500.
What is the price history for 1440 E Jefferson Ave?
1440 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $113,500 in October 2022.
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.
How big is the lot at 1440 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 1440 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,016 sq ft).
Does 1440 E Jefferson Ave have a garage?
Yes, 1440 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.