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

OFF MARKET

230 E Creston Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,092 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

$208,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,409/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$208,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,409/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,092 sqft

(on 0.50 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 230 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

1918

Lot Size

0.5 acres

Living Area

1,092 sqft

Price/Sqft

$190

Parking

Garage

About this House

You're going to fall in love w/this gorgeous updated bungalow. All the charm of a turn of the century home w/all the functionality desired for our modern lifestyles. Upon entering you'll be greeted w/a large living room perfect for greeting guests & entertaining family & friends. The stunning kitchen opens up to the living room which is separated by a large dining area. The layout is the perfect blend of open concept & defined spaces. The main level is completed by a bedroom & fully updated bathroom. You'll love the livability of the hard surface flooring throughout. A half level down you'll find 2 more large bdrms. The bsmt is perfect for movie nights & unwinding from the days stresses. The house is undisputedly stunning but the nearly 1/2 acre back yard might just steal the show. Grab a glass of lemonade & enjoy the mature shade trees & privacy of the fenced back yard or the huge front porch. Ideally located close to downtown w/an easy commute to anywhere in the metro.

230 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,092 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1918. It last sold for $185,000 on Feb 15, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $208,000, with a rent estimate of $1,453/month.

Home Details for 230 E Creston Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Price History for 230 E Creston Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/15/2022	$185,000	Sold	DMMLS #643083
Recording Date 02/15/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/07/2022	$182,900	Pending	DMMLS #643083

01/05/2022	$182,900	PriceChange	DMMLS #643083
Price Change $2,000 (-1%)
12/14/2021	$184,900	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #643083

07/07/2020	$170,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

07/07/2020	$170,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/02/2020	$168,000	Sold	DMMLS #606294
Recording Date 07/02/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/02/2020	$170,000	Pending	Agent Provided

05/29/2020	$170,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/28/2019	$120,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/28/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/11/2013	$119,900	ListingRemoved	N/A

12/21/2012	$100,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/21/2012 Contract Date 12/19/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $159
11/06/2012	$119,900	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $20,000 (20%)
10/08/2012	$99,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-5%)
09/26/2012	$104,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-5%)
09/18/2012	$109,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
09/11/2012	$114,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,100 (-3%)
09/05/2012	$119,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $900 (-1%)
08/18/2012	$119,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/19/2012	$33,000	Sold	DMMLS #399983
Recording Date 06/19/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/24/2012	$34,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/05/2004	$70,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/05/2004 Contract Date 04/24/2004 County Transfer Tax $113 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,608
Assessment	$206,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 230 E Creston Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
34 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$150,000	12/15/25	3	1	1,020

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $134,500
2 bd
1 ba
968 sqft
224 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $253,100
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,199 sqft
231 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
CDM Real Estate Services
OFF MARKET
Est. $188,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,043 sqft
315 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $160,500
3 bd
1 ba
894 sqft
307 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
FOR SALE
0.75 ACRES
$229,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,768 sqft
329 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $297,100
3 bd
3 ba
1,968 sqft
333 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,100
4 bd
2 ba
876 sqft
300 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $74,500
2 bd
1 ba
390 sqft
314 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,900
3 bd
1 ba
876 sqft
310 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $148,600
1 bd
1 ba
480 sqft
326 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,018 sqft
340 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD
DEC 5, 2025
$210,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,005 sqft
350 E Creston Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Keller Williams Realty GDM

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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
9mo 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
1y 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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