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

OFF MARKET

1444 Thompson Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,023 sqft

$168,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

$168,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,023 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1444 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA. 1444 Thompson Ave is in the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,023 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7579 sqft and was built in 1915.

1444 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,023 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1915. It last sold for $104,500 on Apr 28, 2004. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $168,400, with a rent estimate of $1,174/month.

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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1444 Thompson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7579 sqft

Price History for 1444 Thompson Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/28/2004	$104,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/28/2004 Contract Date 04/13/2004 County Transfer Tax $167 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,586
Assessment	$156,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1444 Thompson Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2009 Glenbrook Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$138,000	02/05/26	2	1	1,018

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OFF MARKET
Est. $176,100
2 bd
1 ba
921 sqft
1438 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $153,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,170 sqft
1436 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $235,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,641 sqft
1432 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,885 sqft
1426 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,992 sqft
1424 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
JAN 2, 2026
$132,500
4 bd
2 ba
2,000 sqft
1420 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
FOR SALE
$249,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,138 sqft
1448 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $217,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,441 sqft
1500 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,288 sqft
1504 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $298,400
4 bd
3 ba
3,086 sqft
1506 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $226,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,619 sqft
1510 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,612 sqft
1514 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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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

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Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
3y 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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