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 2500 E Park Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2500 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is $293,700 .

What is the price history for 2500 E Park Ave?

2500 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $200,000 in November 2017.

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 2500 E Park Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2500 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2500 E Park Ave?

The lot at 2500 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,797 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$293,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,408 sqft

2500 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

River Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,974/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 2, 2017 for $200,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$294K

Since last month

$2K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.2%)

Since last sale

$94K (+47%)

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 +65% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$294K
July 2026	$295K
June 2026	$293K
May 2026	$294K
April 2026	$294K
March 2026	$291K
February 2026	$288K
January 2026	$287K
2025
December 2025	$283K
November 2025	$287K
October 2025	$290K
September 2025	$290K
August 2025	$291K
July 2025	$291K
June 2025	$298K
May 2025	$301K
April 2025	$297K
March 2025	$294K
February 2025	$289K
January 2025	$290K
2024
December 2024	$290K
November 2024	$293K
October 2024	$292K
September 2024	$294K
August 2024	$291K
July 2024	$294K
June 2024	$291K
May 2024	$294K
April 2024	$292K
March 2024	$289K
February 2024	$286K
January 2024	$285K
2023
December 2023	$284K
November 2023	$283K
October 2023	$286K
September 2023	$287K
August 2023	$287K
July 2023	$290K
June 2023	$288K
May 2023	$284K
April 2023	$278K
March 2023	$273K
February 2023	$269K
January 2023	$266K
2022
December 2022	$266K
November 2022	$267K
October 2022	$273K
September 2022	$275K
August 2022	$273K
July 2022	$273K
June 2022	$274K
May 2022	$274K
April 2022	$268K
March 2022	$266K
February 2022	$266K
January 2022	$262K
2021
December 2021	$260K
November 2021	$260K
October 2021	$258K
September 2021	$257K
August 2021	$257K
July 2021	$258K
June 2021	$251K
May 2021	$240K
April 2021	$235K
March 2021	$231K
February 2021	$226K
January 2021	$224K
2020
December 2020	$222K
November 2020	$226K
October 2020	$226K
September 2020	$225K
August 2020	$223K
July 2020	$224K
June 2020	$222K
May 2020	$221K
April 2020	$218K
March 2020	$217K
February 2020	$215K
January 2020	$216K
2019
December 2019	$216K
November 2019	$215K
October 2019	$213K
September 2019	$214K
August 2019	$215K
July 2019	$214K
June 2019	$216K
May 2019	$212K
April 2019	$213K
March 2019	$213K
February 2019	$214K
January 2019	$210K
2018
December 2018	$209K
November 2018	$208K
October 2018	$210K
September 2018	$209K
August 2018	$209K
July 2018	$208K
June 2018	$196K
May 2018	$196K
April 2018	$196K
March 2018	$205K
February 2018	$204K
January 2018	$202K
2017
December 2017	$203K
November 2017	$200K
October 2017	$189K
September 2017	$189K
August 2017	$188K
July 2017	$194K
June 2017	$193K
May 2017	$193K
April 2017	$190K
March 2017	$191K
February 2017	$188K
January 2017	$187K
2016
December 2016	$183K
November 2016	$182K
October 2016	$181K
September 2016	$178K

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	0.17	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
2504 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.01	$298,600	4	3	1,424	Off Market
2508 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$324,700	4	3.5	1,756	Off Market
3205 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$292,800	3	4	1,408	Off Market
3211 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$306,700	3	4	1,680	Off Market
3301 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$274,300	3	2	1,136	Off Market
3305 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.07	$265,300	3	3	1,320	Off Market
2450 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.01	$323,300	3	3	1,940	Off Market
3150 Deer Ridge Dr, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$276,600	3	3	1,364	Off Market
2418 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$270,500	3	2	1,136	Off Market
2410 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.07	$271,700	3	3	1,320	Off Market
2406 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.08	$279,000	3	3	1,374	Off Market
2400 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.09	$318,200	3	3	1,940	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

Single-Family Home

Built in 2003

1,408 sqft

$209/sqft

Garage

About this House

Well cared for 2stry home located at the end of Park Ave on Des Moines SE side with over 2000sf finished living space. Three bedrooms up including master with ensuite bath and walk in closet. Non-conforming 4th bed, along with living room and 3/4 bath in the finished, walk out lower level. Spacious main level living room with fireplace, eat in kitchen and first floor laundry. Lots of natural light with many large windows. All hard surface flooring and colorfully decorated interior. Privacy fenced back yard with deck and lower patio, plus nothing but large trees behind you, no rear neighbors! Located on a quiet street and family friendly neighborhood. New roof '17!! Come and make this one home!

2500 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,408 sqft single-family home in River Woods, built in 2003. It last sold for $200,000 on Nov 2, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $293,700, with a rent estimate of $2,032/month.

Home Details for 2500 E Park Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Other
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2003Year Updated: 2016
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7797 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 7, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$195,900
Apr 24, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$195,900
Nov 2, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$200,000
Aug 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$190,000 Price decreased by 4%
Aug 14, 2017 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$197,999 Price decreased by 1%
Aug 7, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$199,999
Aug 5, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$160,000
Jun 8, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$160,000
Nov 19, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$172,000
Oct 29, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$172,000 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 31, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$175,000
Sep 14, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$172,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,992	$281,700

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

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
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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 2500 E Park Ave

What is 2500 E Park Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2500 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is $293,700.
What is the price history for 2500 E Park Ave?
2500 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $200,000 in November 2017.
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 2500 E Park Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2500 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2500 E Park Ave?
The lot at 2500 E Park Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,797 sq ft).