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 2501 E Rose Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2501 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is $288,900 .

What is the price history for 2501 E Rose Ave?

2501 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $94,500 in October 1993.

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 2501 E Rose Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2501 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2501 E Rose Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2501 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$288,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,280 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

2501 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

River Woods

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 1, 1993 for $94,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$289K

Since last month

$4K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$10K (+3.5%)

Since last sale

$194K (+205.7%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$289K
August 2026	$289K
July 2026	$293K
June 2026	$294K
May 2026	$293K
April 2026	$292K
March 2026	$287K
February 2026	$282K
January 2026	$284K
2025
December 2025	$279K
November 2025	$282K
October 2025	$281K
September 2025	$278K
August 2025	$279K
July 2025	$286K
June 2025	$289K
May 2025	$288K
April 2025	$288K
March 2025	$283K
February 2025	$277K
January 2025	$277K
2024
December 2024	$281K
November 2024	$286K
October 2024	$284K
September 2024	$283K
August 2024	$284K
July 2024	$285K
June 2024	$284K
May 2024	$287K
April 2024	$280K
March 2024	$278K
February 2024	$272K
January 2024	$269K
2023
December 2023	$269K
November 2023	$269K
October 2023	$274K
September 2023	$273K
August 2023	$273K
July 2023	$276K
June 2023	$276K
May 2023	$273K
April 2023	$266K
March 2023	$259K
February 2023	$251K
January 2023	$250K
2022
December 2022	$250K
November 2022	$254K
October 2022	$260K
September 2022	$261K
August 2022	$260K
July 2022	$261K
June 2022	$262K
May 2022	$263K
April 2022	$254K
March 2022	$250K
February 2022	$245K
January 2022	$243K
2021
December 2021	$244K
November 2021	$244K
October 2021	$244K
September 2021	$243K
August 2021	$243K
July 2021	$244K
June 2021	$243K
May 2021	$240K
April 2021	$236K
March 2021	$230K
February 2021	$225K
January 2021	$222K
2020
December 2020	$221K
November 2020	$221K
October 2020	$223K
September 2020	$222K
August 2020	$220K
July 2020	$218K
June 2020	$216K
May 2020	$213K
April 2020	$209K
March 2020	$209K
February 2020	$207K
January 2020	$205K
2019
December 2019	$206K
November 2019	$207K
October 2019	$207K
September 2019	$207K
August 2019	$209K
July 2019	$207K
June 2019	$206K
May 2019	$204K
April 2019	$200K
March 2019	$202K
February 2019	$201K
January 2019	$200K
2018
December 2018	$198K
November 2018	$198K
October 2018	$197K
September 2018	$199K
August 2018	$200K
July 2018	$200K
June 2018	$199K
May 2018	$197K
April 2018	$197K
March 2018	$197K
February 2018	$196K
January 2018	$194K
2017
December 2017	$191K
November 2017	$190K
October 2017	$189K
September 2017	$191K
August 2017	$191K
July 2017	$170K
June 2017	$166K
May 2017	$167K
April 2017	$164K
March 2017	$161K
February 2017	$163K
January 2017	$162K
2016
December 2016	$164K
November 2016	$168K
October 2016	$166K
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
3710 SE 23rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$301,500	10/31/25	4	2	992
3243 SE 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$295,000	03/02/26	3	3	1,464

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
2500 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$285,000	3	2	1,749	Off Market
3717 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$259,500	3	2	1,250	Off Market
3713 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$239,100	3	2	1,020	Off Market
3701 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.08	$272,000	3	2	1,471	Off Market
2509 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.07	$285,300	3	3	1,266	Off Market
2513 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.08	$357,800	3	4	2,164	Off Market
3807 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$282,300	3	1.5	2,088	Off Market
3813 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$257,300	3	2	1,324	Off Market
3819 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$251,800	3	2	978	Off Market
3825 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$340,100	3	3	2,870	Off Market
3901 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.08	$280,000	3	3	1,320	Off Market
3907 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.09	$285,600	4	3	1,669	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2501 E Rose Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1984

Lot Size

0.26 acres

Living Area

1,280 sqft

Price/Sqft

$226

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2501 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA. 2501 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 1,280 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.26 acres and was built in 1984.

2501 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,280 sqft single-family home in River Woods, built in 1984. It last sold for $94,500 on Oct 1, 1993. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $288,900, with a rent estimate of $1,847/month.

Home Details for 2501 E Rose Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, PantryCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other, VinylFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 9Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1984
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Split-level

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 1, 1993 Source: N/A	Sold	$94,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$5,424	$305,400

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
2 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

River Woods

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Buy: $200k - $340k

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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 2501 E Rose Ave

What is 2501 E Rose Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2501 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is $288,900.
What is the price history for 2501 E Rose Ave?
2501 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $94,500 in October 1993.
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 2501 E Rose Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2501 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2501 E Rose Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2501 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.