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 1971 Summit St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1971 Summit St in Des Moines, IA is $224,100 .

What is the price history for 1971 Summit St?

1971 Summit St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $208,500 in July 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 1971 Summit St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1971 Summit St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1971 Summit St?

The lot at 1971 Summit St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$224,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,156 sqft

1971 Summit St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $1,562/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 29, 2022 for $208,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$224K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$800 (+0.4%)

Since last sale

$16K (+7.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +140% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$224K
August 2026	$226K
July 2026	$227K
June 2026	$228K
May 2026	$229K
April 2026	$228K
March 2026	$224K
February 2026	$222K
January 2026	$224K
2025
December 2025	$221K
November 2025	$225K
October 2025	$226K
September 2025	$223K
August 2025	$222K
July 2025	$223K
June 2025	$228K
May 2025	$228K
April 2025	$228K
March 2025	$227K
February 2025	$225K
January 2025	$225K
2024
December 2024	$224K
November 2024	$227K
October 2024	$224K
September 2024	$224K
August 2024	$223K
July 2024	$224K
June 2024	$224K
May 2024	$223K
April 2024	$223K
March 2024	$221K
February 2024	$223K
January 2024	$225K
2023
December 2023	$220K
November 2023	$219K
October 2023	$217K
September 2023	$216K
August 2023	$215K
July 2023	$216K
June 2023	$216K
May 2023	$216K
April 2023	$216K
March 2023	$214K
February 2023	$213K
January 2023	$210K
2022
December 2022	$211K
November 2022	$212K
October 2022	$212K
September 2022	$211K
August 2022	$209K
July 2022	$216K
June 2022	$215K
May 2022	$205K
April 2022	$198K
March 2022	$194K
February 2022	$190K
January 2022	$187K
2021
December 2021	$188K
November 2021	$188K
October 2021	$188K
September 2021	$188K
August 2021	$189K
July 2021	$189K
June 2021	$187K
May 2021	$184K
April 2021	$181K
March 2021	$179K
February 2021	$177K
January 2021	$173K
2020
December 2020	$170K
November 2020	$170K
October 2020	$168K
September 2020	$169K
August 2020	$166K
July 2020	$167K
June 2020	$167K
May 2020	$165K
April 2020	$163K
March 2020	$162K
February 2020	$161K
January 2020	$161K
2019
December 2019	$161K
November 2019	$161K
October 2019	$159K
September 2019	$160K
August 2019	$160K
July 2019	$160K
June 2019	$163K
May 2019	$159K
April 2019	$160K
March 2019	$160K
February 2019	$159K
January 2019	$157K
2018
December 2018	$157K
November 2018	$158K
October 2018	$157K
September 2018	$44K
August 2018	$44K
July 2018	$44K
June 2018	$44K
May 2018	$44K
April 2018	$44K
March 2018	$43K
February 2018	$43K
January 2018	$42K
2017
December 2017	$43K
November 2017	$42K
October 2017	$42K
September 2017	$42K
August 2017	$42K
July 2017	$41K
June 2017	$41K
May 2017	$41K
April 2017	$41K
March 2017	$41K
February 2017	$41K
January 2017	$40K
2016
December 2016	$40K
November 2016	$40K
October 2016	$97K
September 2016	$94K

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
1967 Summit St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$151,700	2	1	864	Off Market
1957 Summit St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$172,100	2	1	726	Off Market
1949 Courtland Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$153,800	3	1	1,025	Off Market
1945 Courtland Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$203,500	2	1	1,008	Off Market
1953 Courtland Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$163,600	2	1	1,090	Off Market
1930 SW 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.12	$152,900	2	1	1,796	Off Market
1975 Summit St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$196,900	3	1	1,026	Off Market
1979 Summit St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$127,100	3	1	816	Off Market
1983 Summit St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$107,600	2	1	720	Off Market
1987 Summit St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$154,300	2	2	1,056	Off Market
1989 Summit St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$171,900	3	1	1,739	Off Market
1980 Summit St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$126,300	2	1	720	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1958

1,156 sqft

$194/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Bar seatingOpen plan livingQuartz countertopsAwesome kitchen cabinetsNice landscapingEngineered floors throughout

READY TO MOVE IN RANCH with 3 BR's AND 2 full bathrooms! Main BR has an en suite! Open plan living not often found with this style of home that's great for entertaining and families. Imagine at this price getting awesome kitchen cabinets with quartz countertops with bar seating, room for a dining table and a nice size living room. Your bathrooms have marble top vanities and full tub/shower combinations. Engineered floors throughout, newer windows, roof and siding. The fully fenced back yard is great for pets and you'll enjoy the deck, nice landscaping and firepit. Downstairs has a finished and painted out family room area for hanging out in. Schedule your showing today so you don't miss out! All information obtained from seller and public records.

1971 Summit St, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,156 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1958. It last sold for $208,500 on Jul 29, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $224,100, with a rent estimate of $1,571/month.

Home Details for 1971 Summit St

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958Year Updated: 2018
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 29, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653851	Sold	$208,500
Jun 13, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653851	Pending	$215,000
Jun 10, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653851	Listed For Sale	$215,000
Dec 5, 2018 Source: DMMLS #571490	Sold	$156,500
Nov 1, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$160,000
Oct 19, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$160,000
Apr 20, 2018 Source: DMMLS #557770	Sold	$70,000
Sep 25, 2016 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$49,000
Nov 26, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$20,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,664	$224,300

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

Park Ave Elementary School
K-5
Public
355 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Teachers greet students with a smile and a hug! The staff is dedicated and kind. I recommend this school to everyone!
Teacher Review
3y ago
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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

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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 1971 Summit St

What is 1971 Summit St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1971 Summit St in Des Moines, IA is $224,100.
What is the price history for 1971 Summit St?
1971 Summit St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $208,500 in July 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 1971 Summit St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1971 Summit St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1971 Summit St?
The lot at 1971 Summit St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).