Are yards well-kept in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Union Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there's wildlife

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

2536 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,274 sqft

$207,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,389/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$207,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,389/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,274 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2536 E 16th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1965

Living Area

1,274 sqft

Price/Sqft

$163

Parking

Garage

About this House

This beautiful two story home near Grandview University is full of endless possibilities. This must see makes a perfect rental property. Main level features a living room, formal dining room, kitchen w/new stove and half bath. Upstairs has three bedrooms and a full bath. Partially basement is great for a possible 4th non-conventional bedroom. The detached two car is a great place to keep your vehicles safe from the elements. Within close proximity of your daily amenities and walking distance of the University, this would be an amazing next home.

2536 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,274 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1965. It last sold for $115,000 on Dec 6, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $207,400, with a rent estimate of $1,649/month.

Home Details for 2536 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood, Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7884 sqft

Price History for 2536 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/06/2018	$115,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/06/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/02/2017	$119,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

08/04/2017	$119,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,000 (-5%)
07/17/2017	$125,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/30/2011	$106,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/30/2011 Contract Date 12/25/2011 County Transfer Tax $170 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/03/2010	$107,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/03/2010 Contract Date 01/01/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/27/2006	$114,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/27/2006 Contract Date 07/21/2006 County Transfer Tax $183 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	$3,262
Assessment	$182,800

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $266,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,224 sqft
1614 Arthur Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $231,500
4 bd
2 ba
1,044 sqft
2508 Sampson St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,200
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
2514 Sampson St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,000 sqft
2520 Sampson St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,100
3 bd
1 ba
979 sqft
2526 Sampson St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $277,900
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,911 sqft
1644 Guthrie Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
OFF MARKET
Est. $228,100
4 bd
2 ba
969 sqft
2530 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,248 sqft
2524 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,800
3 bd
2 ba
864 sqft
2518 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $217,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,273 sqft
2512 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,084 sqft
2507 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $230,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,270 sqft
2511 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $23.9k - $320k

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What Locals Say about Union Park

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say car is needed
79 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say there's wildlife
30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
19 % Say there are community events

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Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
3y ago
" I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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Wendy F. H.
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8y ago
"The community. the union park is a one of a kind park. It’s near Grandview university so you can take college classes and save money."
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thejakes1323
13y ago
"Wonderful older established affordable neighborhood. Nice trees, nice neighbors, nice homes. Most homes in the area have original woodwork, wood floors, built ins. The area is great for all; singles, couples, families, retirees. A great mix of ages. Low crime. My grandmother lived in this area for many years. My parents have owned three homes in the area over the years. Still a favorite area in East Des Moines. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, easy access to most main highways. Centrally located. Give it a look."
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Erika B.
14y ago
"Union Park Neighborhoods bounty of older classic homes at affordable prices, it's proximity to the East Village, and the quality of life that an enormous public park with a variety of intended uses from biking and boating to strolling and a trip to perhaps the largest playground in Des Moines Boundaries, makes this area superb for folks who work down town and don't want to drive their car more than necessary. Overall, it's a very nice place to live. Like most other areas of Des Moines, the educational systems needs improvement. "
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