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 2 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $217,100 .

What is the price history for 2 E Creston Ave?

2 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,000 in December 2016.

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 2 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2 E Creston Ave?

The lot at 2 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,540 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$217,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,043 sqft

2 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 19, 2016 for $129,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$217K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$800 (+0.4%)

Since last sale

$88K (+68.3%)

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 +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$217K
August 2026	$217K
July 2026	$218K
June 2026	$219K
May 2026	$221K
April 2026	$220K
March 2026	$217K
February 2026	$214K
January 2026	$212K
2025
December 2025	$211K
November 2025	$215K
October 2025	$217K
September 2025	$214K
August 2025	$216K
July 2025	$218K
June 2025	$219K
May 2025	$220K
April 2025	$219K
March 2025	$216K
February 2025	$214K
January 2025	$213K
2024
December 2024	$214K
November 2024	$217K
October 2024	$217K
September 2024	$218K
August 2024	$217K
July 2024	$218K
June 2024	$219K
May 2024	$219K
April 2024	$218K
March 2024	$214K
February 2024	$210K
January 2024	$208K
2023
December 2023	$207K
November 2023	$207K
October 2023	$209K
September 2023	$210K
August 2023	$211K
July 2023	$211K
June 2023	$210K
May 2023	$206K
April 2023	$200K
March 2023	$196K
February 2023	$190K
January 2023	$188K
2022
December 2022	$189K
November 2022	$190K
October 2022	$194K
September 2022	$195K
August 2022	$195K
July 2022	$196K
June 2022	$197K
May 2022	$196K
April 2022	$189K
March 2022	$184K
February 2022	$179K
January 2022	$177K
2021
December 2021	$178K
November 2021	$178K
October 2021	$179K
September 2021	$180K
August 2021	$182K
July 2021	$183K
June 2021	$179K
May 2021	$174K
April 2021	$169K
March 2021	$164K
February 2021	$158K
January 2021	$154K
2020
December 2020	$153K
November 2020	$154K
October 2020	$153K
September 2020	$150K
August 2020	$157K
July 2020	$156K
June 2020	$153K
May 2020	$152K
April 2020	$149K
March 2020	$148K
February 2020	$148K
January 2020	$149K
2019
December 2019	$147K
November 2019	$146K
October 2019	$144K
September 2019	$144K
August 2019	$145K
July 2019	$145K
June 2019	$146K
May 2019	$144K
April 2019	$144K
March 2019	$144K
February 2019	$145K
January 2019	$143K
2018
December 2018	$141K
November 2018	$140K
October 2018	$141K
September 2018	$141K
August 2018	$141K
July 2018	$141K
June 2018	$140K
May 2018	$140K
April 2018	$139K
March 2018	$138K
February 2018	$136K
January 2018	$136K
2017
December 2017	$137K
November 2017	$136K
October 2017	$134K
September 2017	$135K
August 2017	$134K
July 2017	$132K
June 2017	$132K
May 2017	$132K
April 2017	$132K
March 2017	$131K
February 2017	$130K
January 2017	$130K
2016
December 2016	$129K
November 2016	$129K
October 2016	$128K
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
404 Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$240,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,115
613 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$93,720	12/23/25	4	2	1,429
129 E Caulder Cir, Des Moines, IA	0.59	Single-Family Home	$170,000	08/04/26	3	2	944

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
2607 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$218,300	4	2	1,008	Off Market
10 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$177,500	2	1	876	Off Market
14 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$231,000	4	2	1,376	Off Market
20 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$180,100	3	1	876	Off Market
705 Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.48	$202,700	3	2	1,037	Off Market
707 Pleasant View Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.49	$148,400	3	1	892	Off Market
3 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.17	$223,700	3	1	1,000	Off Market
9 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.12	$160,100	2	1	788	Off Market
2505 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$208,000	2	2	1,152	Off Market
2509 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$183,200	2	2	904	Off Market
2513 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$189,100	3	1	936	Off Market
2517 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$209,300	3	2	936	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 1960

1,043 sqft

$208/sqft

Garage

About this House

Brick walk-out ranch with a 2 car garage. Newer windows, updated electrical, tiled shower, lower level family room with another bathroom. Updated kitchen with newer appliances. Nice home!

2 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,043 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1960. It last sold for $129,000 on Dec 19, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $217,100, with a rent estimate of $1,432/month.

Home Details for 2 E Creston 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, Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9539 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 19, 2016 Source: DMMLS #526919	Sold	$129,000
Nov 28, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$130,000
Oct 31, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$130,000 Price increased by 0%
Oct 7, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$129,900
May 17, 2016 Source: DMMLS #512823	Sold	$128,000
May 2, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$132,500
Mar 7, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$132,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,912	$209,300

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

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
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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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 2 E Creston Ave

What is 2 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $217,100.
What is the price history for 2 E Creston Ave?
2 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,000 in December 2016.
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 2 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2 E Creston Ave?
The lot at 2 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,540 sq ft).