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 1510 Alpha Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1510 Alpha Ave in Des Moines, IA is $196,200 .

What is the price history for 1510 Alpha Ave?

1510 Alpha Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $172,000 in December 2023.

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 1510 Alpha Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1510 Alpha Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1510 Alpha Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1510 Alpha Ave in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$196,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,166 sqft

1510 Alpha Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,377/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 6, 2023 for $172,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$196K

Since last month

$300 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.7%)

Since last sale

$25K (+14.3%)

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 +123% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$197K
August 2026	$197K
July 2026	$197K
June 2026	$196K
May 2026	$194K
April 2026	$196K
March 2026	$195K
February 2026	$186K
January 2026	$182K
2025
December 2025	$189K
November 2025	$192K
October 2025	$194K
September 2025	$193K
August 2025	$191K
July 2025	$187K
June 2025	$182K
May 2025	$177K
April 2025	$175K
March 2025	$175K
February 2025	$173K
January 2025	$176K
2024
December 2024	$179K
November 2024	$179K
October 2024	$177K
September 2024	$176K
August 2024	$177K
July 2024	$176K
June 2024	$178K
May 2024	$177K
April 2024	$178K
March 2024	$177K
February 2024	$175K
January 2024	$174K
2023
December 2023	$172K
November 2023	$168K
October 2023	$166K
September 2023	$201K
August 2023	$149K
July 2023	$150K
June 2023	$147K
May 2023	$150K
April 2023	$144K
March 2023	$140K
February 2023	$136K
January 2023	$137K
2022
December 2022	$137K
November 2022	$139K
October 2022	$142K
September 2022	$145K
August 2022	$146K
July 2022	$148K
June 2022	$148K
May 2022	$146K
April 2022	$141K
March 2022	$133K
February 2022	$124K
January 2022	$126K
2021
December 2021	$127K
November 2021	$129K
October 2021	$131K
September 2021	$132K
August 2021	$134K
July 2021	$137K
June 2021	$143K
May 2021	$149K
April 2021	$143K
March 2021	$141K
February 2021	$136K
January 2021	$134K
2020
December 2020	$132K
November 2020	$131K
October 2020	$134K
September 2020	$134K
August 2020	$129K
July 2020	$128K
June 2020	$126K
May 2020	$126K
April 2020	$124K
March 2020	$122K
February 2020	$122K
January 2020	$123K
2019
December 2019	$122K
November 2019	$119K
October 2019	$122K
September 2019	$122K
August 2019	$123K
July 2019	$124K
June 2019	$123K
May 2019	$124K
April 2019	$125K
March 2019	$122K
February 2019	$120K
January 2019	$121K
2018
December 2018	$120K
November 2018	$117K
October 2018	$119K
September 2018	$121K
August 2018	$120K
July 2018	$117K
June 2018	$115K
May 2018	$114K
April 2018	$111K
March 2018	$111K
February 2018	$111K
January 2018	$105K
2017
December 2017	$108K
November 2017	$104K
October 2017	$107K
September 2017	$104K
August 2017	$97K
July 2017	$99K
June 2017	$97K
May 2017	$96K
April 2017	$92K
March 2017	$90K
February 2017	$84K
January 2017	$86K
2016
December 2016	$90K
November 2016	$91K
October 2016	$90K
September 2016	$88K

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	0.24	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
1509 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$159,100	2	1	828	Off Market
1505 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$230,600	4	3	1,665	Off Market
2201 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$195,400	3	1	1,193	Off Market
2211 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$168,100	2	2	768	Off Market
1501 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$192,900	3	1	1,804	Off Market
2206 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$125,800	2	1	564	Off Market
1515 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$205,300	3	2	1,134	Off Market
1512 Alpha Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$199,200	3	1	858	Off Market
1517 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$177,600	3	2	1,333	Off Market
1520 Alpha Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$138,600	2	1	628	Off Market
1521 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$198,100	2	1	1,224	Off Market
1525 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$225,600	3	1.5	1,382	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1510 Alpha Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1912

1,166 sqft

$168/sqft

Garage

About this House

Charming bungalow featuring 3 cozy bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious 2-car garage. This home boasts a welcoming atmosphere with its open floor plan, allowing for seamless flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The bedrooms offer ample space for relaxation, while the bathrooms exude elegance with their sleek fixtures. The large garage provides convenient storage and parking options. With its quaint design and functional layout, this bungalow is the perfect haven for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle.

1510 Alpha Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,166 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1912. It last sold for $172,000 on Dec 6, 2023 (1% above the $170,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $196,200, with a rent estimate of $1,478/month.

Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago

Listed by Tony Terp, (402) 301-1658

Milford Real Estate

Bought with: Non Nonmember, Nonmember

Source: SWIAR, MLS#23-1647

Home Details for 1510 Alpha Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1166 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas AvailableLaundry: Washer Hookup,Main Level
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 2
Security Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Concrete MetalFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage Has a GarageParking: Garage Door Opener
Frontage Road Surface Type: Concrete
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1166 Square Feet

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information Parcel Number: 110.01841000000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $170,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu Oct 26 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Location
Direction & Address City: Des Moines
School Information Elementary School: MooreJr High / Middle School: HardingHigh School: North

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1166 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7579.44 sqft

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 23-1647Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1166

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 6, 2023 Source: SWIAR #23-1647	Sold	$172,000
Oct 27, 2023 Source: SWIAR #23-1647	Contingent	$170,000
Oct 13, 2023 Source: SWIAR #23-1647	PriceChange	$170,000 Price decreased by 8%
Oct 1, 2023 Source: SWIAR #23-1647	PriceChange	$185,000 Price decreased by 8%
Sep 20, 2023 Source: SWIAR #23-1647	Listed For Sale	$200,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,918	$164,100

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
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 1510 Alpha Ave

What is 1510 Alpha Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1510 Alpha Ave in Des Moines, IA is $196,200.
What is the price history for 1510 Alpha Ave?
1510 Alpha Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $172,000 in December 2023.
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 1510 Alpha Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1510 Alpha Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1510 Alpha Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1510 Alpha Ave in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.