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 217 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 217 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $134,100 .

What is the price history for 217 E Creston Ave?

217 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $102,000 in April 2021.

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 217 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 217 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 217 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 217 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$134,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
780 sqft (on 0.55 acres)

217 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $941/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 30, 2021 for $102,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$134K

Since last month

$2K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$800 (-0.6%)

Since last sale

$33K (+32.2%)

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 +82% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$135K
August 2026	$134K
July 2026	$137K
June 2026	$136K
May 2026	$139K
April 2026	$138K
March 2026	$135K
February 2026	$132K
January 2026	$134K
2025
December 2025	$132K
November 2025	$135K
October 2025	$137K
September 2025	$135K
August 2025	$136K
July 2025	$136K
June 2025	$140K
May 2025	$142K
April 2025	$141K
March 2025	$139K
February 2025	$136K
January 2025	$136K
2024
December 2024	$138K
November 2024	$142K
October 2024	$143K
September 2024	$142K
August 2024	$143K
July 2024	$144K
June 2024	$145K
May 2024	$146K
April 2024	$143K
March 2024	$141K
February 2024	$138K
January 2024	$138K
2023
December 2023	$137K
November 2023	$138K
October 2023	$139K
September 2023	$138K
August 2023	$139K
July 2023	$140K
June 2023	$139K
May 2023	$136K
April 2023	$132K
March 2023	$130K
February 2023	$129K
January 2023	$130K
2022
December 2022	$126K
November 2022	$122K
October 2022	$117K
September 2022	$117K
August 2022	$116K
July 2022	$116K
June 2022	$115K
May 2022	$114K
April 2022	$114K
March 2022	$111K
February 2022	$110K
January 2022	$110K
2021
December 2021	$109K
November 2021	$107K
October 2021	$106K
September 2021	$106K
August 2021	$106K
July 2021	$106K
June 2021	$104K
May 2021	$103K
April 2021	$105K
March 2021	$101K
February 2021	$110K
January 2021	$97K
2020
November 2020	$96K
October 2020	$82K
September 2020	$88K
August 2020	$77K
July 2020	$85K
June 2020	$87K
May 2020	$87K
April 2020	$87K
March 2020	$88K
February 2020	$95K
January 2020	$97K
2019
December 2019	$93K
November 2019	$90K
October 2019	$91K
September 2019	$93K
August 2019	$94K
July 2019	$102K
June 2019	$100K
May 2019	$104K
April 2019	$99K
March 2019	$101K
February 2019	$104K
January 2019	$104K
2018
December 2018	$99K
November 2018	$99K
October 2018	$98K
September 2018	$93K
August 2018	$91K
July 2018	$92K
June 2018	$89K
May 2018	$85K
April 2018	$83K
March 2018	$83K
February 2018	$83K
January 2018	$80K
2017
December 2017	$91K
November 2017	$84K
October 2017	$83K
September 2017	$79K
August 2017	$78K
July 2017	$79K
June 2017	$77K
May 2017	$78K
April 2017	$75K
March 2017	$73K
February 2017	$71K
January 2017	$68K
2016
December 2016	$70K
November 2016	$71K
October 2016	$71K
September 2016	$74K

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
34 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$150,000	12/15/25	3	1	1,020
415 Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$140,000	10/15/25	2	1	897
320 E Gray St, Des Moines, IA	0.48	Single-Family Home	$129,900	06/16/26	2	1	864

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
211 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$181,200	3	1	1,008	Off Market
201 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$167,500	3	1	840	Off Market
204 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$187,600	3	1	1,248	Off Market
206 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$163,700	2	1	720	Off Market
208 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$223,200	3	1.5	1,265	Off Market
211 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.14	$227,700	3	2	980	Off Market
221 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$146,000	2	1	934	Recently Sold
222 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$225,000	3	1.5	786	For Sale
226 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$190,100	2	2	1,558	Off Market
300 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$121,300	2	1	884	Off Market
310 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$255,400	3	2	1,486	Off Market
318 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$203,500	3	1	1,346	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 217 E Creston Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1915

Lot Size

0.55 acres

Living Area

780 sqft

Price/Sqft

$172

About this House

Charming bungalow just minutes from downtown dining and entertainment! This home sits on over half an acre with a courtyard perfect for hosting guests. New roof in 2020. All new paint and carpet throughout the entire home. Great four seasons front porch. Two bedroom, one full spacious bathroom with linen closet for additional storage. Straight dry basement. Schedule your showing today! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

217 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 780 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1915. It last sold for $102,000 on Apr 30, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $134,100, with a rent estimate of $1,047/month.

Home Details for 217 E Creston Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath, Mud RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatio
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 4

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.55 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 30, 2021 Source: DMMLS #623685	Sold	$102,000
Mar 17, 2021 Source: DMMLS #623685	Pending	$104,900
Mar 8, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$104,900
Nov 21, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$79,900
Aug 12, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,900 Price decreased by 6%
Jul 16, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$84,900 Price decreased by 6%
Jun 5, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$89,900 Price decreased by 5%
May 16, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$94,900
Apr 2, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$57,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,176	$118,800

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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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

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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 217 E Creston Ave

What is 217 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 217 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $134,100.
What is the price history for 217 E Creston Ave?
217 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $102,000 in April 2021.
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 217 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 217 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 217 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 217 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.