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 224 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 224 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $134,200 .

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.

What do residents say about the Indianola Hills neighborhood?

Residents describe the Indianola Hills neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Indianola Hills, Des Moines .

Does 224 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 224 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 224 E Creston Ave?

The lot at 224 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.50 acres (21,649 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$134,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
968 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

224 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $965/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$134K

Since last month

$6K (+4.4%)

Since last year

$12K (+9.8%)

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 +55% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$136K
August 2026	$130K
July 2026	$134K
June 2026	$131K
May 2026	$137K
April 2026	$134K
March 2026	$134K
February 2026	$128K
January 2026	$132K
2025
December 2025	$130K
November 2025	$130K
October 2025	$131K
September 2025	$123K
August 2025	$124K
July 2025	$129K
June 2025	$128K
May 2025	$137K
April 2025	$133K
March 2025	$130K
February 2025	$123K
January 2025	$125K
2024
December 2024	$130K
November 2024	$134K
October 2024	$134K
September 2024	$133K
August 2024	$138K
July 2024	$142K
June 2024	$140K
May 2024	$143K
April 2024	$140K
March 2024	$136K
February 2024	$129K
January 2024	$127K
2023
December 2023	$126K
November 2023	$128K
October 2023	$130K
September 2023	$129K
August 2023	$131K
July 2023	$138K
June 2023	$136K
May 2023	$131K
April 2023	$126K
March 2023	$120K
February 2023	$117K
January 2023	$119K
2022
December 2022	$121K
November 2022	$124K
October 2022	$126K
September 2022	$127K
August 2022	$127K
July 2022	$130K
June 2022	$132K
May 2022	$130K
April 2022	$121K
March 2022	$106K
February 2022	$90K
January 2022	$91K
2021
December 2021	$89K
November 2021	$93K
October 2021	$95K
September 2021	$99K
August 2021	$103K
July 2021	$110K
June 2021	$122K
May 2021	$151K
April 2021	$144K
March 2021	$138K
February 2021	$136K
January 2021	$131K
2020
December 2020	$126K
November 2020	$122K
October 2020	$125K
September 2020	$122K
August 2020	$117K
July 2020	$116K
June 2020	$114K
May 2020	$111K
April 2020	$120K
March 2020	$118K
February 2020	$118K
January 2020	$116K
2019
December 2019	$115K
November 2019	$112K
October 2019	$114K
September 2019	$114K
August 2019	$114K
July 2019	$119K
June 2019	$119K
May 2019	$117K
April 2019	$112K
March 2019	$109K
February 2019	$112K
January 2019	$111K
2018
December 2018	$112K
November 2018	$113K
October 2018	$112K
September 2018	$109K
August 2018	$110K
July 2018	$113K
June 2018	$114K
May 2018	$110K
April 2018	$108K
March 2018	$105K
February 2018	$96K
January 2018	$95K
2017
December 2017	$97K
November 2017	$92K
October 2017	$92K
September 2017	$94K
August 2017	$93K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$92K
May 2017	$93K
April 2017	$92K
March 2017	$89K
February 2017	$84K
January 2017	$86K
2016
December 2016	$88K
November 2016	$86K
October 2016	$86K
September 2016	$88K

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
231 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$255,600	3	2.5	1,199	Off Market
315 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$184,600	3	1	1,043	Off Market
307 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$157,900	3	1	894	Off Market
329 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$229,900	3	2	1,768	For Sale
333 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$293,400	3	3	1,968	Off Market
347 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.14	$104,700	1	1	840	Off Market
230 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$206,500	3	1	1,092	Off Market
300 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$220,100	4	2	876	Off Market
314 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$74,600	2	1	390	Off Market
310 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$170,700	3	1	876	Off Market
326 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$145,200	1	1	480	Off Market
340 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$127,100	3	1	1,018	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 1917

0.5 acre lot

968 sqft

$139/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 224 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA. 224 E Creston Ave is in the Indianola Hills neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 968 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.50 acres and was built in 1917.

224 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 968 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1917. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $134,200, with a rent estimate of $1,138/month.

Home Details for 224 E Creston Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,154	$128,000

Home facts updated by county records

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

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

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 224 E Creston Ave

What is 224 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 224 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $134,200.
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.
What do residents say about the Indianola Hills neighborhood?
Residents describe the Indianola Hills neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Indianola Hills, Des Moines.
Does 224 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 224 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 224 E Creston Ave?
The lot at 224 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.50 acres (21,649 sq ft).