Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

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

Are yards well-kept in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

What is 18 E Park Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 18 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is $226,800 .

What is the price history for 18 E Park Ave?

18 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $137,500 in February 2018.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 18 E Park Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 18 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 18 E Park Ave?

The lot at 18 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,757 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$226,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,328 sqft

18 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $1,540/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 20, 2018 for $137,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$227K

Since last month

$5K (-2.1%)

Since last year

$800 (+0.4%)

Since last sale

$90K (+65.2%)

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 +75% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$227K
August 2026	$227K
July 2026	$232K
June 2026	$229K
May 2026	$229K
April 2026	$229K
March 2026	$229K
February 2026	$225K
January 2026	$224K
2025
December 2025	$222K
November 2025	$226K
October 2025	$226K
September 2025	$221K
August 2025	$226K
July 2025	$224K
June 2025	$223K
May 2025	$226K
April 2025	$225K
March 2025	$222K
February 2025	$220K
January 2025	$221K
2024
December 2024	$221K
November 2024	$224K
October 2024	$228K
September 2024	$226K
August 2024	$225K
July 2024	$229K
June 2024	$227K
May 2024	$231K
April 2024	$227K
March 2024	$221K
February 2024	$219K
January 2024	$216K
2023
December 2023	$216K
November 2023	$216K
October 2023	$218K
September 2023	$219K
August 2023	$221K
July 2023	$220K
June 2023	$220K
May 2023	$213K
April 2023	$210K
March 2023	$207K
February 2023	$199K
January 2023	$197K
2022
December 2022	$197K
November 2022	$197K
October 2022	$203K
September 2022	$203K
August 2022	$204K
July 2022	$209K
June 2022	$213K
May 2022	$212K
April 2022	$203K
March 2022	$195K
February 2022	$185K
January 2022	$184K
2021
December 2021	$183K
November 2021	$184K
October 2021	$184K
September 2021	$184K
August 2021	$185K
July 2021	$185K
June 2021	$185K
May 2021	$187K
April 2021	$177K
March 2021	$168K
February 2021	$161K
January 2021	$156K
2020
December 2020	$153K
November 2020	$154K
October 2020	$153K
September 2020	$152K
August 2020	$151K
July 2020	$151K
June 2020	$150K
May 2020	$149K
April 2020	$147K
March 2020	$147K
February 2020	$145K
January 2020	$146K
2019
December 2019	$146K
November 2019	$145K
October 2019	$145K
September 2019	$145K
August 2019	$145K
July 2019	$145K
June 2019	$147K
May 2019	$144K
April 2019	$144K
March 2019	$144K
February 2019	$145K
January 2019	$143K
2018
December 2018	$142K
November 2018	$141K
October 2018	$142K
September 2018	$141K
August 2018	$142K
July 2018	$141K
June 2018	$140K
May 2018	$141K
April 2018	$140K
March 2018	$139K
February 2018	$138K
January 2018	$138K
2017
December 2017	$138K
November 2017	$138K
October 2017	$141K
September 2017	$147K
August 2017	$156K
July 2017	$141K
June 2017	$134K
May 2017	$135K
April 2017	$136K
March 2017	$136K
February 2017	$131K
January 2017	$132K
2016
December 2016	$132K
November 2016	$131K
October 2016	$132K
September 2016	$130K

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
129 E Caulder Cir, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$170,000	08/04/26	3	2	944

Home facts updated by county records

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
14 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$194,100	4	2	768	Off Market
10 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$226,400	2	1	922	Off Market
2 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$155,000	2	1	884	Off Market
1 E Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$184,800	3	2	1,291	Off Market
5 E Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$165,600	2	1	809	Off Market
3117 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$216,200	3	2	984	Off Market
26 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$118,800	2	1	832	Off Market
34 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$150,000	3	1	1,020	Recently Sold
100 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$306,400	6	3	2,688	Off Market
104 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$161,400	2	1	748	Off Market
108 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$179,100	3	1	816	Off Market
112 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$179,500	2	1	1,040	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 1955

1,328 sqft

$171/sqft

Garage

About this House

Know someone who does in home daycare or home school? This is then the perfect home!!! 3 living areas on first floor & an amazing walkout lower level too! Amazing addition added in 2010/11, creating awesome master suite & main floor family room & lower level walkout family room. 4th bedroom easily added! Highlights include LeafGuard gutters & Midwest Basement waterproofing w/ transferrable lifetime warranty! Newer roof & mechanicals. Covered porch, vinyl entry opens to living room w/ bay window & built in shelving. 3 bedrooms on main floor, one full bath & one three quarter, both recently updated! Kitchen has lots of storage, complete w/ pantry & storage closets, & don't miss the built-in desk. All appliances stay. Spacious eating area & beautiful hardwood floors. Lower level has lots of possibilities for family room, workout room, playroom & office! Wired for security system. Backyard is private, has retaining wall & is fenced. 2 car detached garage. Close to shopping & busline!

18 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,328 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1955. It last sold for $137,500 on Feb 20, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $226,800, with a rent estimate of $1,763/month.

Home Details for 18 E Park Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955Year Updated: 1973
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9757 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 20, 2018 Source: DMMLS #545899	Sold	$137,500
Jan 24, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$139,900
Nov 8, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$139,900 Price decreased by 2%
Oct 28, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$142,500 Price decreased by 2%
Oct 14, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$145,000 Price decreased by 1%
Oct 5, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$146,500 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 22, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$149,000 Price decreased by 4%
Sep 6, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$154,500 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 11, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$157,500
Jul 7, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$95,500
Mar 14, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$85,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,160	$234,700

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
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7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Indianola Hills

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What Locals Say about Indianola Hills

At least 19 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say car is needed
65 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say there's wildlife
59 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
37 % Say it's quiet
25 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Monica Xlo
Visitor
10mo ago
"Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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Cicily Hook
Resident
2y ago
"There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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Lacey N.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"I lived in the neighborhood for 6 years and I loved it! People are always willing to help and very friendly "
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Samuel Solano
Resident
7y ago
"Nice, safe, part of the south side. Good restaurants with easy access to downtown! Most neighborhoods are really quiet."
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Bacon
Resident
7y ago
"Cheap neighborhood with a lot of issues. It is not the greatest neighborhood, but you can tell most of the people here do not care about its deteriorating value and culture. Cannot wait to move out of here next month."
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markdavis65
12y ago
"Nice family area of Des Moines. Right off South Union, so easy access to downtown for work and nightlife. "
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Frequently asked questions about 18 E Park Ave

What is 18 E Park Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 18 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is $226,800.
What is the price history for 18 E Park Ave?
18 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $137,500 in February 2018.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 18 E Park Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 18 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 18 E Park Ave?
The lot at 18 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,757 sq ft).