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

2608 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
938 sqft

$161,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,112/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$161,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,112/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

938 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2608 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

1950

Living Area

938 sqft

Price/Sqft

$172

Parking

Garage

About this House

Come check out this updated house close to Grandview University. The home has a new roof in 2022 and has been completely updated. The seller will give credit for appliances with an acceptable offer.

2608 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 938 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1950. It last sold for $140,000 on Jun 8, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $161,400, with a rent estimate of $1,410/month.

Home Details for 2608 E 16th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price History for 2608 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/08/2023	$140,000	Sold	DMMLS #665777
Recording Date 06/08/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/08/2023	$155,000	Pending	DMMLS #665777

04/05/2023	$155,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #665777
Price Change $9,900 (-6%)
02/24/2023	$164,900	PriceChange	DMMLS #665777
Price Change $5,100 (-3%)
02/13/2023	$170,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #665777
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
01/25/2023	$175,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #665777
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
01/06/2023	$180,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #665777

07/27/2022	$105,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/27/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/28/2022		ListingRemoved	N/A

04/18/2022	$115,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

08/09/2001	$57,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/09/2001 Contract Date 08/07/2001 County Transfer Tax $91 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	$2,404
Assessment	$134,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2608 E 16th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3117 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$155,000	05/19/26	3	1	910
1520 Royer St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$250,000	06/05/26	2	1	862
1333 E Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$176,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,113
1428 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$168,000	11/03/25	3	1	998

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $128,000
668 sqft
2612 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $131,200
2 bd
1 ba
832 sqft
2616 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $153,200
2 bd
1 ba
891 sqft
2620 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $160,100
3 bd
1 ba
846 sqft
2700 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
PENDING
$60,000
668 sqft
2706 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,500
3 bd
1.5 ba
961 sqft
2710 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $133,300
2 bd
1 ba
668 sqft
2600 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $121,800
2 bd
1 ba
949 sqft
1365 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $113,700
2 bd
1 ba
1,016 sqft
1363 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,009 sqft
1361 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $136,600
2 bd
1 ba
987 sqft
1317 De Wolf St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $112,000
2 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
1315 De Wolf 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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.
Resident
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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