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 1444 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1444 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $200,200 .

What is the price history for 1444 E Jefferson Ave?

1444 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $149,000 in September 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.

Does 1444 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1444 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1444 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 1444 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,017 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$200,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,438 sqft

1444 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,369/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 8, 2022 for $149,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$200K

Since last month

$600 (+0.3%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.9%)

Since last sale

$51K (+34.4%)

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 +56% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$200K
August 2026	$200K
July 2026	$200K
June 2026	$195K
May 2026	$195K
April 2026	$195K
March 2026	$196K
February 2026	$192K
January 2026	$192K
2025
December 2025	$190K
November 2025	$192K
October 2025	$195K
September 2025	$187K
August 2025	$196K
July 2025	$195K
June 2025	$200K
May 2025	$200K
April 2025	$199K
March 2025	$195K
February 2025	$191K
January 2025	$188K
2024
December 2024	$193K
November 2024	$194K
October 2024	$193K
September 2024	$197K
August 2024	$205K
July 2024	$210K
June 2024	$209K
May 2024	$202K
April 2024	$185K
March 2024	$171K
February 2024	$162K
January 2024	$161K
2023
December 2023	$157K
November 2023	$156K
October 2023	$155K
September 2023	$154K
August 2023	$154K
July 2023	$154K
June 2023	$154K
May 2023	$155K
April 2023	$154K
March 2023	$153K
February 2023	$152K
January 2023	$150K
2022
December 2022	$151K
November 2022	$151K
October 2022	$151K
September 2022	$150K
August 2022	$150K
July 2022	$160K
June 2022	$174K
May 2022	$172K
April 2022	$170K
March 2022	$172K
February 2022	$160K
January 2022	$161K
2021
December 2021	$162K
November 2021	$164K
October 2021	$166K
September 2021	$166K
August 2021	$169K
July 2021	$171K
June 2021	$172K
May 2021	$174K
April 2021	$170K
March 2021	$168K
February 2021	$163K
January 2021	$161K
2020
December 2020	$159K
November 2020	$159K
October 2020	$158K
September 2020	$157K
August 2020	$153K
July 2020	$153K
June 2020	$151K
May 2020	$150K
April 2020	$145K
March 2020	$145K
February 2020	$147K
January 2020	$147K
2019
December 2019	$146K
November 2019	$145K
October 2019	$146K
September 2019	$148K
August 2019	$149K
July 2019	$148K
June 2019	$150K
May 2019	$150K
April 2019	$151K
March 2019	$148K
February 2019	$145K
January 2019	$144K
2018
December 2018	$143K
November 2018	$140K
October 2018	$142K
September 2018	$145K
August 2018	$143K
July 2018	$143K
June 2018	$143K
May 2018	$141K
April 2018	$137K
March 2018	$137K
February 2018	$140K
January 2018	$141K
2017
December 2017	$136K
November 2017	$136K
October 2017	$133K
September 2017	$132K
August 2017	$132K
July 2017	$134K
June 2017	$134K
May 2017	$134K
April 2017	$133K
March 2017	$131K
February 2017	$130K
January 2017	$129K
2016
December 2016	$128K
November 2016	$128K
October 2016	$128K
September 2016	$128K

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	0.05	Single-Family Home	$176,000	10/30/25	3	2	1,248
1505 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.13	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
1448 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$117,100	1	1	632	Off Market
1504 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$163,100	3	1	908	Off Market
1508 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$171,300	2	1	1,073	Off Market
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.20	$58,000	2	1	968	Recently Sold
1622 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.19	$164,000	2	1	871	Off Market
1624 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.18	$197,800	3	2	1,189	Off Market
1440 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$171,200	3	1	1,114	Off Market
1436 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$186,800	3	2	740	Off Market
1434 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$171,700	2	1	1,269	Off Market
1430 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$206,900	2	2	1,475	Off Market
1426 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$184,600	2	1	912	Off Market
1422 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$118,400	1	1	612	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1922

1,438 sqft

$139/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1444 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA. 1444 E Jefferson Ave is in the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,438 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9017 sqft and was built in 1922.

1444 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,438 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1922. It last sold for $149,000 on Sep 8, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $200,200, with a rent estimate of $1,510/month.

Home Details for 1444 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922Year Updated: 1941
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9016 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 8, 2022 Source: DMMLS #655256	Sold	$149,000
Aug 3, 2022 Source: DMMLS #655256	Pending	$150,000
Jul 29, 2022 Source: DMMLS #655256	PriceChange	$150,000 Price decreased by 6%
Jul 11, 2022 Source: DMMLS #655256	PriceChange	$160,000 Price decreased by 6%
Jun 30, 2022 Source: DMMLS #655256	Listed For Sale	$170,000
May 24, 2022 Source: DMMLS #649883	ListingRemoved
Apr 18, 2022 Source: DMMLS #649883	Listed For Sale	$170,000
Dec 5, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$91,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,632	$201,200

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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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 1444 E Jefferson Ave

What is 1444 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1444 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $200,200.
What is the price history for 1444 E Jefferson Ave?
1444 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $149,000 in September 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.
Does 1444 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1444 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1444 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 1444 E Jefferson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,017 sq ft).