Is parking easy in Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say car is needed

Is Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say there are sidewalks

Is there wildlife in Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's wildlife

Does Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 46% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's quiet

Is Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 27% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

As of early 2026, 25% of users say streets are well-lit

Do kids play outside in Chesterfield, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 15% of users say kids play outside

What is 2605 E Elm St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2605 E Elm St in Des Moines, IA is $109,100 .

What is the price history for 2605 E Elm St?

2605 E Elm St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $39,500 in November 2001.

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.

How big is the lot at 2605 E Elm St?

The lot at 2605 E Elm St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).

Does 2605 E Elm St have a garage?

Yes, 2605 E Elm St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$109,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
644 sqft

2605 E Elm St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Chesterfield

Est. Refi. Payment $780/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 9, 2001 for $39,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$109K

Since last month

$900 (+0.8%)

Since last year

$2K (-2.1%)

Since last sale

$70K (+177%)

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 +122% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$109K
August 2026	$109K
July 2026	$109K
June 2026	$111K
May 2026	$112K
April 2026	$113K
March 2026	$109K
February 2026	$109K
January 2026	$112K
2025
December 2025	$107K
November 2025	$109K
October 2025	$108K
September 2025	$109K
August 2025	$112K
July 2025	$117K
June 2025	$109K
May 2025	$107K
April 2025	$108K
March 2025	$112K
February 2025	$107K
January 2025	$108K
2024
December 2024	$111K
November 2024	$111K
October 2024	$105K
September 2024	$105K
August 2024	$109K
July 2024	$111K
June 2024	$111K
May 2024	$112K
April 2024	$105K
March 2024	$103K
February 2024	$99K
January 2024	$97K
2023
December 2023	$100K
November 2023	$96K
October 2023	$98K
September 2023	$98K
August 2023	$97K
July 2023	$98K
June 2023	$96K
May 2023	$99K
April 2023	$97K
March 2023	$93K
February 2023	$89K
January 2023	$89K
2022
December 2022	$91K
November 2022	$91K
October 2022	$94K
September 2022	$94K
August 2022	$93K
July 2022	$93K
June 2022	$92K
May 2022	$92K
April 2022	$86K
March 2022	$77K
February 2022	$67K
January 2022	$67K
2021
December 2021	$67K
November 2021	$70K
October 2021	$71K
September 2021	$71K
August 2021	$72K
July 2021	$75K
June 2021	$77K
May 2021	$84K
April 2021	$87K
March 2021	$85K
February 2021	$82K
January 2021	$75K
2020
December 2020	$69K
November 2020	$70K
October 2020	$72K
September 2020	$71K
August 2020	$71K
July 2020	$73K
June 2020	$75K
May 2020	$76K
April 2020	$80K
March 2020	$77K
February 2020	$73K
January 2020	$74K
2019
December 2019	$74K
November 2019	$73K
October 2019	$74K
September 2019	$75K
August 2019	$76K
July 2019	$74K
June 2019	$77K
May 2019	$71K
April 2019	$75K
March 2019	$77K
February 2019	$76K
January 2019	$76K
2018
December 2018	$80K
November 2018	$72K
October 2018	$66K
September 2018	$56K
August 2018	$63K
July 2018	$59K
June 2018	$52K
May 2018	$51K
April 2018	$48K
March 2018	$46K
February 2018	$46K
January 2018	$46K
2017
December 2017	$50K
November 2017	$53K
October 2017	$56K
September 2017	$58K
August 2017	$59K
July 2017	$64K
June 2017	$63K
May 2017	$61K
April 2017	$58K
March 2017	$57K
February 2017	$54K
January 2017	$57K
2016
December 2016	$59K
November 2016	$52K
October 2016	$50K
September 2016	$49K

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
2735 E Elm St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$145,000	08/18/26	2	1	704
634 SE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/19/25	2	1	640
2610 Vale St, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$60,000	08/28/26	2	1	688
734 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$89,745	08/06/26	2	1	696

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
2613 E Elm St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$137,400	2	1	844	Off Market
2612 E Elm St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$148,400	3	1	1,224	Off Market
2608 E Elm St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$156,900	3	1	1,456	Off Market
2604 E Elm St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$97,800	2	1	708	Off Market
2600 E Elm St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$136,400	2	1	986	Off Market
2601 E Market St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$182,900	3	1	1,701	Off Market
2612 Raccoon St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$171,000	2	1	876	Off Market
2618 Raccoon St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$120,100	3	-	875	Off Market
2628 Raccoon St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$159,400	3	1	946	Off Market
2723 E Elm St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$129,100	2	1	616	Off Market
2702 Raccoon St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$205,500	3	1.5	930	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1912

644 sqft

$169/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2605 E Elm St, Des Moines, IA. 2605 E Elm St is in the Chesterfield neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 644 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7666 sqft and was built in 1912.

2605 E Elm St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 644 sqft single-family home in Chesterfield, built in 1912. It last sold for $39,500 on Nov 9, 2001. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $109,100, with a rent estimate of $1,034/month.

Home Details for 2605 E Elm St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7666 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 9, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$39,500
May 25, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$119

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,188	$95,500

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

Willard Elementary School
K-5
Public
266 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Willard Elementary likes to bully children with special needs. They are aware of disabilities the child has but does the complete opposite when trying to "help" the child. They grab children and yell at them. Even those with PTSD which that behavior can make matters worse and the child's behavior worse. I would not recommend this school especially for special needs students
Parent Review
10mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Chesterfield

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What Locals Say about Chesterfield

At least 8 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say yards are well-kept
93 % Say car is needed
75 % Say it's dog friendly
73 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say there's wildlife
54 % Say there's holiday spirit
46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say neighbors are friendly
36 % Say it's quiet
29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
27 % Say people would walk alone at night
25 % Say streets are well-lit
15 % Say kids play outside

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Nathan H.
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6y ago
"Our family has lived here for 9 years! We are the first to have put a for sale sign in the yard. The neighbors are all so kind!"
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Jill B.
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7y ago
"there aren't really any neighborhood events around here. which is part of the appeal. The people around here know each other and are friendly enough no one would hesitate to ask the neighbor for a cup of sugar, but for the most part everyone lives their own lives and aren't all in each other's business. "
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Jill B.
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7y ago
"there are lots of families with kids here, and hardly any traffic. the only people who drive around here live here or are directly connected to a resident. "
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Frequently asked questions about 2605 E Elm St

What is 2605 E Elm St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2605 E Elm St in Des Moines, IA is $109,100.
What is the price history for 2605 E Elm St?
2605 E Elm St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $39,500 in November 2001.
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.
How big is the lot at 2605 E Elm St?
The lot at 2605 E Elm St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).
Does 2605 E Elm St have a garage?
Yes, 2605 E Elm St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.