Are yards well-kept in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say kids play outside

Does Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say there are sidewalks

Is a car needed in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say car is needed

Are the streets well-lit in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is parking easy in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say there's wildlife

Is Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say it's quiet

Is Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Pioneer Park, 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 there community events in Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 10% of users say there are community events

What is 1859 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1859 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $130,400 .

What is the price history for 1859 E Creston Ave?

1859 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $80,000 in November 2021.

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 1859 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1859 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 1859 E Creston Ave?

The lot at 1859 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.09 acres (3,746 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$130,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,172 sqft

1859 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pioneer Park

Est. Refi. Payment $940/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 30, 2021 for $80,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$130K

Since last month

$6K (-4.5%)

Since last year

$13K (-8.9%)

Since last sale

$47K (+59.3%)

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 +75% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$127K
August 2026	$133K
July 2026	$137K
June 2026	$139K
May 2026	$140K
April 2026	$138K
March 2026	$135K
February 2026	$135K
January 2026	$135K
2025
December 2025	$133K
November 2025	$137K
October 2025	$137K
September 2025	$140K
August 2025	$140K
July 2025	$140K
June 2025	$143K
May 2025	$142K
April 2025	$140K
March 2025	$141K
February 2025	$138K
January 2025	$139K
2024
December 2024	$140K
November 2024	$143K
October 2024	$138K
September 2024	$138K
August 2024	$143K
July 2024	$148K
June 2024	$146K
May 2024	$147K
April 2024	$146K
March 2024	$139K
February 2024	$135K
January 2024	$133K
2023
December 2023	$133K
November 2023	$134K
October 2023	$133K
September 2023	$135K
August 2023	$135K
July 2023	$125K
June 2023	$106K
May 2023	$89K
April 2023	$88K
March 2023	$88K
February 2023	$87K
January 2023	$86K
2022
December 2022	$86K
November 2022	$86K
October 2022	$87K
September 2022	$87K
August 2022	$87K
July 2022	$86K
June 2022	$86K
May 2022	$85K
April 2022	$84K
March 2022	$83K
February 2022	$82K
January 2022	$81K
2021
December 2021	$85K
November 2021	$82K
October 2021	$85K
September 2021	$85K
August 2021	$85K
July 2021	$84K
June 2021	$115K
May 2021	$120K
April 2021	$118K
March 2021	$111K
February 2021	$109K
January 2021	$103K
2020
December 2020	$99K
November 2020	$97K
October 2020	$99K
September 2020	$90K
August 2020	$85K
July 2020	$86K
June 2020	$82K
May 2020	$82K
April 2020	$83K
March 2020	$84K
February 2020	$85K
January 2020	$88K
2019
December 2019	$85K
November 2019	$84K
October 2019	$85K
September 2019	$87K
August 2019	$88K
July 2019	$90K
June 2019	$92K
May 2019	$91K
April 2019	$90K
March 2019	$90K
February 2019	$90K
January 2019	$90K
2018
December 2018	$89K
November 2018	$87K
October 2018	$89K
September 2018	$87K
August 2018	$87K
July 2018	$83K
June 2018	$85K
May 2018	$86K
April 2018	$81K
March 2018	$81K
February 2018	$81K
January 2018	$86K
2017
December 2017	$87K
November 2017	$82K
October 2017	$80K
September 2017	$80K
August 2017	$83K
July 2017	$85K
June 2017	$76K
May 2017	$75K
April 2017	$75K
March 2017	$75K
February 2017	$74K
January 2017	$71K
2016
December 2016	$72K
November 2016	$73K
October 2016	$72K
September 2016	$73K

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
1854 Virginia Cir, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$115,000	02/02/26	3	1	1,085
2610 SE 18th St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$141,000	11/17/25	3	2	882
1800 King Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$202,000	01/07/26	3	2	1,357

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
1857 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.01	$129,500	3	2	1,172	Off Market
1863 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.01	$130,000	3	1.5	1,172	Off Market
1865 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.01	$114,200	3	2	1,172	Off Market
1903 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$119,900	2	1	1,009	For Sale
1901 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$113,000	2	2	1,009	Off Market
1909 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$112,500	2	1	1,009	Off Market
1851 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$113,800	Studio	1	1,172	Off Market
1853 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.01	$112,900	Studio	1	1,172	Off Market
2624 SE 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$117,500	3	2	1,172	Off Market
2626 SE 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$129,100	3	2	1,172	Off Market
2618 SE 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$154,300	3	1.5	1,172	Off Market
2620 SE 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$132,000	3	1.5	1,172	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1859 E Creston Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1980

1,172 sqft

$111/sqft

Garage

About this House

This property is a Duplex
1st floor laundry
garage
fenced in yard

1859 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,172 sqft single-family home in Pioneer Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $80,000 on Nov 30, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2020 with an asking price of $1,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 23, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $130,400, with a rent estimate of $1,330/month.

Home Details for 1859 E Creston Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3746 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 30, 2021 Source: DMMLS #634391	Sold	$80,000
Nov 3, 2021 Source: DMMLS #634391	Pending	$85,000
Jul 27, 2021 Source: DMMLS #634391	Listed For Sale	$85,000
Feb 23, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Jun 20, 2020 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,000
May 12, 2020 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,000
Mar 4, 2020 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,000
Jan 2, 2020 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,000
Apr 3, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$695
Mar 15, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$695
May 27, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$27,500
Sep 17, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$28,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,936	$115,100

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

River Woods Elementary School
K-5
Public
460 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Had great experiences with our son's teachers in grades K-3. They were wonderful and the Principal was equally as great!
Parent Review
12y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Pioneer Park

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say yards are well-kept
94 % Say kids play outside
90 % Say there are sidewalks
90 % Say car is needed
87 % Say streets are well-lit
82 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
72 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
58 % Say there's wildlife
58 % Say it's quiet
47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
10 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Trulia User
Resident
4y ago
"Ive live here for years. people are friendly , mind there buisness when necessary. helpful caring when needed. good yard up keep. respectful pet owners. holiday cheer"
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Theaxaya23
Visitor
6y ago
"It’s a community where everyone is familiar with so it can either be good or bad depending on your opinions "
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Anthea R.
Resident
7y ago
"Couldn't really say -- no-one in our household has kids. But as an owner of cats, I can say that one of purs was hit and killed by someone driving FAR too fast, and another was shot by someone with a pellet gun. Those things might also concern a parent."
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denisepeles
13y ago
"I used to live in the neighborhood and it is a great place to live! I've seen this house and it is beautiful and the neighborhood is too. There is a bus route and grocery stores, restaurants etc. "
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Beachblondesummer
14y ago
"The bus can pick you up right at the end of the street. The people in this neighborhood are so kind and sweet. They keep their yards organized and neat!"
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niecer727
14y ago
"It is a quiet neighborhood and the houses on this street are in great condition. A great place to live."
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Frequently asked questions about 1859 E Creston Ave

What is 1859 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1859 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $130,400.
What is the price history for 1859 E Creston Ave?
1859 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $80,000 in November 2021.
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 1859 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1859 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 1859 E Creston Ave?
The lot at 1859 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.09 acres (3,746 sq ft).