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 223 E Broad St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 223 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA is $223,700 .

What is the price history for 223 E Broad St?

223 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $130,000 in January 2012.

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 223 E Broad St have air conditioning?

Yes, 223 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 223 E Broad St?

The lot at 223 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.55 acres (24,048 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$223,700

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,838 sqft (on 0.55 acres)

223 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $1,518/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 26, 2012 for $130,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$224K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.8%)

Since last sale

$94K (+72.5%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$224K
August 2026	$224K
July 2026	$225K
June 2026	$220K
May 2026	$227K
April 2026	$225K
March 2026	$221K
February 2026	$214K
January 2026	$214K
2025
December 2025	$216K
November 2025	$218K
October 2025	$221K
September 2025	$216K
August 2025	$220K
July 2025	$221K
June 2025	$225K
May 2025	$228K
April 2025	$224K
March 2025	$219K
February 2025	$213K
January 2025	$214K
2024
December 2024	$222K
November 2024	$229K
October 2024	$232K
September 2024	$233K
August 2024	$233K
July 2024	$238K
June 2024	$238K
May 2024	$236K
April 2024	$233K
March 2024	$228K
February 2024	$221K
January 2024	$220K
2023
December 2023	$215K
November 2023	$217K
October 2023	$220K
September 2023	$223K
August 2023	$227K
July 2023	$227K
June 2023	$227K
May 2023	$223K
April 2023	$217K
March 2023	$212K
February 2023	$206K
January 2023	$208K
2022
December 2022	$211K
November 2022	$213K
October 2022	$219K
September 2022	$221K
August 2022	$221K
July 2022	$225K
June 2022	$230K
May 2022	$229K
April 2022	$220K
March 2022	$215K
February 2022	$210K
January 2022	$209K
2021
December 2021	$213K
November 2021	$213K
October 2021	$214K
September 2021	$214K
August 2021	$215K
July 2021	$215K
June 2021	$199K
May 2021	$176K
April 2021	$170K
March 2021	$168K
February 2021	$162K
January 2021	$160K
2020
December 2020	$159K
November 2020	$158K
October 2020	$159K
September 2020	$157K
August 2020	$155K
July 2020	$153K
June 2020	$151K
May 2020	$150K
April 2020	$154K
March 2020	$152K
February 2020	$148K
January 2020	$147K
2019
December 2019	$147K
November 2019	$148K
October 2019	$146K
September 2019	$144K
August 2019	$144K
July 2019	$141K
June 2019	$141K
May 2019	$139K
April 2019	$142K
March 2019	$142K
February 2019	$142K
January 2019	$141K
2018
December 2018	$140K
November 2018	$140K
October 2018	$142K
September 2018	$141K
August 2018	$140K
July 2018	$139K
June 2018	$140K
May 2018	$141K
April 2018	$141K
March 2018	$140K
February 2018	$139K
January 2018	$140K
2017
December 2017	$142K
November 2017	$137K
October 2017	$141K
September 2017	$135K
August 2017	$131K
July 2017	$128K
June 2017	$128K
May 2017	$130K
April 2017	$132K
March 2017	$130K
February 2017	$128K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$125K
November 2016	$127K
October 2016	$126K
September 2016	$125K

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	0.24	Single-Family Home	$150,000	12/15/25	3	1	1,020

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
229 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$144,300	2	1	928	Off Market
301 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$204,900	3	2	1,108	Off Market
215 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	-	2	1	915	Off Market
202 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$211,500	2	1	1,360	Off Market
130 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$135,900	2	2	1,292	Off Market
124 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	-	2	1	1,086	Off Market
217 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$218,200	3	2	997	Off Market
211 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$208,900	3	2	817	Off Market
205 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$120,000	2	1	780	Off Market
119 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$203,700	3	2	888	Off Market
113 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$182,900	2	2	923	Off Market
107 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$200,400	3	2	936	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1917

Lot Size

0.55 acres

Living Area

1,838 sqft

Price/Sqft

$122

About this House

Looking for a large remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on half an acre? Then look no further. This home is practically maintenance free due to the newer roof, windows, and vinyl siding. 3 bedrooms on the main level with one large bedroom upstairs with 3/4 bath! Could easily put 2 children up there and it has it's own separate entrance. Kitchen has newer counter tops and brand new stainless stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Downstair's bath is completely new with tub, toilet, vanity and main floor laundry. All new carpet, paint, water heater, furnance, brand new concrete driveway, and water service with all the necessarily permits allowed. Won't last long at this price. Contract terms possible. Call agent for details.

223 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,838 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1917. It last sold for $130,000 on Jan 26, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $223,700, with a rent estimate of $1,965/month.

Home Details for 223 E Broad St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917Year Updated: 2010
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.55 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 26, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$130,000
Nov 16, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$105,000 Price decreased by 19%
Oct 4, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$130,000 Price increased by 4%
Aug 25, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$125,000
Jun 18, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$52,000
May 15, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$52,000
Jul 25, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$89,800
Apr 18, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,800

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,546	$216,000

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
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Indianola Hills

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Buy: $120k - $1.15m

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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 223 E Broad St

What is 223 E Broad St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 223 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA is $223,700.
What is the price history for 223 E Broad St?
223 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $130,000 in January 2012.
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 223 E Broad St have air conditioning?
Yes, 223 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 223 E Broad St?
The lot at 223 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.55 acres (24,048 sq ft).