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

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

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

As of early 2026, 88% of users say car is needed

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

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's dog friendly

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

As of early 2026, 80% of users say yards are well-kept

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

As of early 2026, 63% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there are sidewalks

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

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 57% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 40% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 38% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

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

As of early 2026, 25% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Prospect Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say it's quiet

What is 2800 Bennett Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2800 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA is $251,700 .

What is the price history for 2800 Bennett Ave?

2800 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $169,500 in June 2018.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 2800 Bennett Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2800 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2800 Bennett Ave?

The lot at 2800 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,105 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$251,700

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,230 sqft

2800 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Prospect Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 28, 2018 for $169,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$252K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.6%)

Since last sale

$85K (+50.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$255K
August 2026	$253K
July 2026	$257K
June 2026	$257K
May 2026	$257K
April 2026	$258K
March 2026	$251K
February 2026	$247K
January 2026	$246K
2025
December 2025	$248K
November 2025	$251K
October 2025	$253K
September 2025	$250K
August 2025	$251K
July 2025	$255K
June 2025	$259K
May 2025	$255K
April 2025	$254K
March 2025	$249K
February 2025	$247K
January 2025	$246K
2024
December 2024	$246K
November 2024	$252K
October 2024	$252K
September 2024	$252K
August 2024	$254K
July 2024	$256K
June 2024	$257K
May 2024	$257K
April 2024	$255K
March 2024	$250K
February 2024	$244K
January 2024	$242K
2023
December 2023	$241K
November 2023	$240K
October 2023	$245K
September 2023	$246K
August 2023	$249K
July 2023	$248K
June 2023	$247K
May 2023	$240K
April 2023	$234K
March 2023	$229K
February 2023	$224K
January 2023	$223K
2022
December 2022	$224K
November 2022	$225K
October 2022	$231K
September 2022	$233K
August 2022	$233K
July 2022	$233K
June 2022	$235K
May 2022	$234K
April 2022	$227K
March 2022	$221K
February 2022	$214K
January 2022	$211K
2021
December 2021	$212K
November 2021	$212K
October 2021	$213K
September 2021	$213K
August 2021	$215K
July 2021	$215K
June 2021	$209K
May 2021	$201K
April 2021	$197K
March 2021	$196K
February 2021	$193K
January 2021	$187K
2020
December 2020	$185K
November 2020	$186K
October 2020	$185K
September 2020	$185K
August 2020	$182K
July 2020	$182K
June 2020	$180K
May 2020	$180K
April 2020	$178K
March 2020	$178K
February 2020	$176K
January 2020	$177K
2019
December 2019	$176K
November 2019	$176K
October 2019	$175K
September 2019	$175K
August 2019	$175K
July 2019	$174K
June 2019	$173K
May 2019	$174K
April 2019	$174K
March 2019	$174K
February 2019	$174K
January 2019	$172K
2018
December 2018	$171K
November 2018	$170K
October 2018	$171K
September 2018	$171K
August 2018	$171K
July 2018	$170K
June 2018	$170K
May 2018	$169K
April 2018	$169K
March 2018	$169K
February 2018	$160K
January 2018	$158K
2017
December 2017	$160K
November 2017	$159K
October 2017	$158K
September 2017	$155K
August 2017	$148K
July 2017	$147K
June 2017	$151K
May 2017	$153K
April 2017	$151K
March 2017	$149K
February 2017	$148K
January 2017	$148K
2016
December 2016	$144K
November 2016	$145K
October 2016	$146K
September 2016	$142K

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
2806 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$251,900	3	2.5	1,086	Off Market
2812 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.02	$205,600	3	2	1,209	Off Market
2818 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$229,800	3	2	1,046	Off Market
2822 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.05	$244,900	3	2	1,092	Off Market
2828 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.06	$202,800	3	2	1,035	Off Market
2900 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.07	$217,100	3	2	1,047	Off Market
1615 Lynn St, Des Moines, IA 50314	1.37	$134,500	3	1	1,082	Off Market
1623 Lynn St, Des Moines, IA 50314	1.36	$105,400	2	1	624	Off Market
1613 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314	1.42	$117,700	4	2	1,130	Off Market
1209 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314	1.37	$143,700	2	1	792	Off Market
1715 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314	1.38	$132,800	3	1	1,172	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1961

1,230 sqft

$205/sqft

Garage

About this House

Charming and spacious home on a quiet street. The main floor has an open and spacious living room adjacent to a formal dining area, follow along to the galley kitchen with a nook for a kitchen table as well! This floor has the master bedroom complete with a 1/2 bath and two more bedrooms, one of which has been converted to an office, but new doors would bring this back to a 3rd bedroom. The main level is finished off with a bright, large sunroom with built in storage! Downstairs you'll find a generous living room, another non-conforming bedroom, a 3/4 bath and plenty of storage! On the exterior, you'll entertain on the back patio in the fenced in yard along with a 1 car garage, as well as an extra shed! This home has a lot of bang for your buck! Schedule your showing today!

2800 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,230 sqft single-family home in Prospect Park, built in 1961. It last sold for $169,500 on Jun 28, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $251,700, with a rent estimate of $1,846/month.

Home Details for 2800 Bennett 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
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready
Security Security System

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10105 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 29, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$168,900
Jun 29, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$168,900
Jun 28, 2018 Source: DMMLS #557717	Sold	$169,500
May 10, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$168,900
May 1, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$168,900
Apr 10, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$168,900
Apr 6, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$168,900
Apr 2, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$168,900
Mar 30, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$168,900
Jun 26, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$225,000
Jun 15, 2007 Source: DMMLS #304666	Sold	$124,000
Apr 12, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$109,500
Jul 14, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$100,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$6,204	$250,700

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Monroe Elementary School
K-5
Public
358 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
My children at Monroe Elementary. I have had a positive relationship with alot of the staff. The faculty really care about the education of my children.
Parent Review
16y ago
1 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Prospect Park

At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
88 % Say car is needed
80 % Say it's dog friendly
80 % Say yards are well-kept
63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
60 % Say there are sidewalks
57 % Say there's wildlife
57 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
40 % Say kids play outside
38 % Say streets are well-lit
25 % Say there's holiday spirit
25 % Say there are community events
25 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
25 % Say it's quiet

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Frequently asked questions about 2800 Bennett Ave

What is 2800 Bennett Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2800 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA is $251,700.
What is the price history for 2800 Bennett Ave?
2800 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $169,500 in June 2018.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 2800 Bennett Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2800 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2800 Bennett Ave?
The lot at 2800 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,105 sq ft).