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

OFF MARKET

2531 E Rose Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320

River Woods

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,130 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$309,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

$309,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,130 sqft

(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2531 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

1986

Lot Size

0.26 acres

Living Area

1,130 sqft

Price/Sqft

$274

Parking

Garage

About this House

Sharp 4 bedroom split level on a quiet street minutes to Easter Lake Park and trails! Main level features an inviting living room with lvp flooring & fresh neutral paint. Kitchen with plenty of storage which opens to the dining area. 2nd level features 3 generous sized bedrooms and full bathroom. Lower level includes a 4th bedroom, 3/4 bathroom, & 2nd living room perfect for a man cave or extra living room! New A/C and furnace in 2019. Exterior features fresh paint w/2-year transferable warranty (2020), new windows w/ transferable warranty (2016) leaf filtration gutter system w/ transferrable warranty (2016), 2 car attached garage, & a backyard oasis you'll never want to leave perfect for Summer BBQ's complete with deck and patio! You can't miss this one! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

2531 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,130 sqft single-family home in River Woods, built in 1986. It last sold for $218,900 on Aug 28, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $309,700, with a rent estimate of $1,901/month.

Home Details for 2531 E Rose Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1986
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price History for 2531 E Rose Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/15/2026	$310,000	ListingRemoved	DMMLS #740671

05/13/2026	$310,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #740671

08/28/2020	$218,900	Sold	DMMLS #608377
Recording Date 08/28/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/21/2020	$219,900	Pending	Agent Provided

07/20/2020	$219,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,000 (3%)
07/09/2020	$213,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,000 (-3%)
06/25/2020	$219,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/28/2001	$122,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/28/2001 Contract Date 09/27/2001 County Transfer Tax $195 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	$4,698
Assessment	$265,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2531 E Rose Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3710 SE 23rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$301,500	10/31/25	4	2	992
2617 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$330,000	08/04/25	3	3	1,756

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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
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3 bd
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Est. $323,800
4 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $266,400
3 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $331,600
4 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $278,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,556 sqft
3724 SE 26th St,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $452,600
5 bd
3 ba
3,174 sqft
3718 SE 26th St,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $299,400
3 bd
3 ba
1,794 sqft
3715 SE 26th St,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $356,900
4 bd
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2,388 sqft
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Neighborhood Overview

River Woods

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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

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J1m_b0_87
Resident
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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