Does River Woods, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Is River Woods, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say it's quiet

Is a car needed in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say kids play outside

Is River Woods, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say parking is easy

Does River Woods, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of River Woods, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are community events

Is River Woods, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is River Woods, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 2243 E Park Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2243 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is $254,800 .

What is the price history for 2243 E Park Ave?

2243 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $108,900 in November 1993.

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 2243 E Park Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2243 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2243 E Park Ave?

The lot at 2243 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$254,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,472 sqft

2243 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

River Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,766/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 14, 1993 for $108,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$255K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$5K (+1.8%)

Since last sale

$147K (+135.1%)

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 +58% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$256K
August 2026	$258K
July 2026	$261K
June 2026	$261K
May 2026	$263K
April 2026	$258K
March 2026	$259K
February 2026	$252K
January 2026	$256K
2025
December 2025	$252K
November 2025	$254K
October 2025	$253K
September 2025	$252K
August 2025	$253K
July 2025	$259K
June 2025	$260K
May 2025	$261K
April 2025	$258K
March 2025	$255K
February 2025	$248K
January 2025	$252K
2024
December 2024	$256K
November 2024	$261K
October 2024	$260K
September 2024	$261K
August 2024	$261K
July 2024	$263K
June 2024	$263K
May 2024	$265K
April 2024	$262K
March 2024	$260K
February 2024	$254K
January 2024	$251K
2023
December 2023	$251K
November 2023	$251K
October 2023	$252K
September 2023	$253K
August 2023	$253K
July 2023	$257K
June 2023	$258K
May 2023	$256K
April 2023	$249K
March 2023	$244K
February 2023	$236K
January 2023	$235K
2022
December 2022	$235K
November 2022	$239K
October 2022	$245K
September 2022	$245K
August 2022	$245K
July 2022	$246K
June 2022	$247K
May 2022	$248K
April 2022	$238K
March 2022	$228K
February 2022	$215K
January 2022	$214K
2021
December 2021	$218K
November 2021	$219K
October 2021	$220K
September 2021	$220K
August 2021	$222K
July 2021	$224K
June 2021	$224K
May 2021	$223K
April 2021	$218K
March 2021	$220K
February 2021	$216K
January 2021	$214K
2020
December 2020	$212K
November 2020	$213K
October 2020	$213K
September 2020	$211K
August 2020	$205K
July 2020	$205K
June 2020	$203K
May 2020	$204K
April 2020	$202K
March 2020	$201K
February 2020	$196K
January 2020	$196K
2019
December 2019	$195K
November 2019	$196K
October 2019	$197K
September 2019	$198K
August 2019	$199K
July 2019	$200K
June 2019	$199K
May 2019	$201K
April 2019	$199K
March 2019	$200K
February 2019	$199K
January 2019	$197K
2018
December 2018	$195K
November 2018	$194K
October 2018	$196K
September 2018	$193K
August 2018	$191K
July 2018	$190K
June 2018	$188K
May 2018	$187K
April 2018	$187K
March 2018	$185K
February 2018	$186K
January 2018	$186K
2017
December 2017	$183K
November 2017	$183K
October 2017	$182K
September 2017	$182K
August 2017	$181K
July 2017	$174K
June 2017	$173K
May 2017	$174K
April 2017	$171K
March 2017	$170K
February 2017	$169K
January 2017	$167K
2016
December 2016	$165K
November 2016	$165K
October 2016	$165K
September 2016	$162K

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
3243 SE 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$295,000	03/02/26	3	3	1,464

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
3200 SE 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$265,100	3	3	1,472	Off Market
3206 SE 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$262,200	3	2.5	1,470	Off Market
3212 SE 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$271,600	3	3	1,457	Off Market
3300 SE 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$240,300	3	2	1,444	Off Market
3306 SE 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$239,100	3	2	1,233	Off Market
3312 SE 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$237,500	3	2	1,312	Off Market
2239 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.01	$233,000	3	2	1,214	Off Market
2233 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$273,800	3	3	1,702	Off Market
2227 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$243,000	3	3	1,060	Off Market
3201 SE 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$240,500	3	2	1,233	Off Market
3207 SE 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$233,900	3	2	982	Off Market
3213 SE 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$243,100	3	2	1,245	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 1992

1,472 sqft

$173/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2243 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA. 2243 E Park Ave is in the River Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50320. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,472 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6534 sqft and was built in 1992.

2243 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,472 sqft single-family home in River Woods, built in 1992. It last sold for $108,900 on Nov 14, 1993. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $254,800, with a rent estimate of $1,885/month.

Home Details for 2243 E Park 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
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1992
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 14, 1993 Source: N/A	Sold	$108,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	Unavailable	$271,300

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

River Woods Elementary School
K-5
Public
460 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Had great experiences with our son's teachers in grades K-3. They were wonderful and the Principal was equally as great!
Parent Review
12y ago
2 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about River Woods

At least 5 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there are sidewalks
90 % Say it's quiet
89 % Say car is needed
88 % Say yards are well-kept
83 % Say kids play outside
78 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say parking is easy
75 % Say there's holiday spirit
58 % Say neighbors are friendly
56 % Say there's wildlife
50 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say there are community events
20 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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8y ago
"Access to River Trail is nearby. It makes excercise, walking the dog, and other various outdoor activities much easier in which to partake. Also, only about ten minutes from Downtown and East Village"
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Frequently asked questions about 2243 E Park Ave

What is 2243 E Park Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2243 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is $254,800.
What is the price history for 2243 E Park Ave?
2243 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $108,900 in November 1993.
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 2243 E Park Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2243 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2243 E Park Ave?
The lot at 2243 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).