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 Rose Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2500 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is $283,200 .

What is the price history for 2500 E Rose Ave?

2500 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $117,000 in April 1997.

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 2500 E Rose Ave have air conditioning?

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

How big is the lot at 2500 E Rose Ave?

The lot at 2500 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.28 acres (12,109 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$283,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,749 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

2500 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

River Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,954/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 30, 1997 for $117,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$283K

Since last month

$3K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$3K (+1%)

Since last sale

$166K (+142.1%)

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 +60% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$283K
August 2026	$286K
July 2026	$291K
June 2026	$290K
May 2026	$294K
April 2026	$289K
March 2026	$288K
February 2026	$278K
January 2026	$279K
2025
December 2025	$277K
November 2025	$280K
October 2025	$282K
September 2025	$280K
August 2025	$283K
July 2025	$297K
June 2025	$297K
May 2025	$296K
April 2025	$293K
March 2025	$292K
February 2025	$284K
January 2025	$285K
2024
December 2024	$288K
November 2024	$296K
October 2024	$294K
September 2024	$294K
August 2024	$292K
July 2024	$295K
June 2024	$296K
May 2024	$298K
April 2024	$293K
March 2024	$289K
February 2024	$283K
January 2024	$281K
2023
December 2023	$280K
November 2023	$280K
October 2023	$283K
September 2023	$283K
August 2023	$285K
July 2023	$289K
June 2023	$290K
May 2023	$290K
April 2023	$282K
March 2023	$276K
February 2023	$268K
January 2023	$266K
2022
December 2022	$267K
November 2022	$272K
October 2022	$278K
September 2022	$279K
August 2022	$278K
July 2022	$279K
June 2022	$281K
May 2022	$280K
April 2022	$271K
March 2022	$261K
February 2022	$247K
January 2022	$245K
2021
December 2021	$248K
November 2021	$249K
October 2021	$248K
September 2021	$249K
August 2021	$250K
July 2021	$256K
June 2021	$254K
May 2021	$251K
April 2021	$246K
March 2021	$243K
February 2021	$238K
January 2021	$235K
2020
December 2020	$232K
November 2020	$232K
October 2020	$234K
September 2020	$234K
August 2020	$230K
July 2020	$227K
June 2020	$225K
May 2020	$223K
April 2020	$216K
March 2020	$213K
February 2020	$213K
January 2020	$215K
2019
December 2019	$215K
November 2019	$215K
October 2019	$215K
September 2019	$218K
August 2019	$216K
July 2019	$213K
June 2019	$213K
May 2019	$210K
April 2019	$208K
March 2019	$209K
February 2019	$209K
January 2019	$204K
2018
December 2018	$201K
November 2018	$203K
October 2018	$203K
September 2018	$201K
August 2018	$201K
July 2018	$204K
June 2018	$202K
May 2018	$204K
April 2018	$204K
March 2018	$204K
February 2018	$199K
January 2018	$196K
2017
December 2017	$198K
November 2017	$194K
October 2017	$196K
September 2017	$196K
August 2017	$193K
July 2017	$187K
June 2017	$185K
May 2017	$185K
April 2017	$183K
March 2017	$183K
February 2017	$181K
January 2017	$179K
2016
December 2016	$179K
November 2016	$179K
October 2016	$177K
September 2016	$177K

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	0.34	Single-Family Home	$295,000	03/02/26	3	3	1,464
3710 SE 23rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$301,500	10/31/25	4	2	992

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
3717 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$258,500	3	2	1,250	Off Market
3713 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$236,000	3	2	1,020	Off Market
3701 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$269,700	3	2	1,471	Off Market
2509 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$281,500	3	3	1,266	Off Market
2513 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$355,200	3	4	2,164	Off Market
2514 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.08	$374,000	3	3	2,025	Off Market
2501 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$286,800	3	2	1,280	Off Market
3807 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$280,700	3	1.5	2,088	Off Market
3813 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$255,200	3	2	1,324	Off Market
3819 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.08	$249,800	3	2	978	Off Market
3825 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.09	$337,700	3	3	2,870	Off Market
3901 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.11	$277,400	3	3	1,320	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 1990

0.28 acre lot

1,749 sqft

$162/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2500 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA. 2500 E Rose Ave is in the River Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50320. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,749 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.28 acres and was built in 1990.

2500 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,749 sqft single-family home in River Woods, built in 1990. It last sold for $117,000 on Apr 30, 1997. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $283,200, with a rent estimate of $2,090/month.

Home Details for 2500 E Rose 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: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1990
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 30, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$117,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$5,310	$314,100

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 2500 E Rose Ave

What is 2500 E Rose Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2500 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is $283,200.
What is the price history for 2500 E Rose Ave?
2500 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $117,000 in April 1997.
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 2500 E Rose Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2500 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2500 E Rose Ave?
The lot at 2500 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.28 acres (12,109 sq ft).