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 2812 Bennett Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2812 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA is $205,600 .

What is the price history for 2812 Bennett Ave?

2812 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,850 in March 1991.

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 2812 Bennett Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2812 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2812 Bennett Ave?

The lot at 2812 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$205,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,209 sqft

2812 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Prospect Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 24, 1991 for $60,850

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$206K

Since last month

$9K (-4.2%)

Since last year

$7K (-3.4%)

Since last sale

$144K (+236.1%)

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 +47% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$205K
August 2026	$204K
July 2026	$213K
June 2026	$213K
May 2026	$214K
April 2026	$212K
March 2026	$212K
February 2026	$207K
January 2026	$207K
2025
December 2025	$205K
November 2025	$209K
October 2025	$210K
September 2025	$211K
August 2025	$212K
July 2025	$219K
June 2025	$219K
May 2025	$217K
April 2025	$216K
March 2025	$208K
February 2025	$205K
January 2025	$202K
2024
December 2024	$207K
November 2024	$212K
October 2024	$211K
September 2024	$211K
August 2024	$211K
July 2024	$216K
June 2024	$218K
May 2024	$220K
April 2024	$215K
March 2024	$212K
February 2024	$205K
January 2024	$201K
2023
December 2023	$200K
November 2023	$202K
October 2023	$204K
September 2023	$207K
August 2023	$209K
July 2023	$208K
June 2023	$209K
May 2023	$213K
April 2023	$206K
March 2023	$200K
February 2023	$194K
January 2023	$193K
2022
December 2022	$194K
November 2022	$196K
October 2022	$202K
September 2022	$204K
August 2022	$204K
July 2022	$205K
June 2022	$205K
May 2022	$203K
April 2022	$193K
March 2022	$178K
February 2022	$161K
January 2022	$161K
2021
December 2021	$164K
November 2021	$168K
October 2021	$170K
September 2021	$171K
August 2021	$173K
July 2021	$177K
June 2021	$183K
May 2021	$192K
April 2021	$190K
March 2021	$186K
February 2021	$181K
January 2021	$180K
2020
December 2020	$178K
November 2020	$176K
October 2020	$175K
September 2020	$172K
August 2020	$169K
July 2020	$170K
June 2020	$172K
May 2020	$171K
April 2020	$170K
March 2020	$170K
February 2020	$169K
January 2020	$169K
2019
December 2019	$169K
November 2019	$168K
October 2019	$165K
September 2019	$165K
August 2019	$164K
July 2019	$167K
June 2019	$169K
May 2019	$166K
April 2019	$167K
March 2019	$165K
February 2019	$163K
January 2019	$161K
2018
December 2018	$161K
November 2018	$159K
October 2018	$160K
September 2018	$160K
August 2018	$160K
July 2018	$159K
June 2018	$159K
May 2018	$159K
April 2018	$156K
March 2018	$154K
February 2018	$151K
January 2018	$149K
2017
December 2017	$153K
November 2017	$149K
October 2017	$149K
September 2017	$148K
August 2017	$142K
July 2017	$141K
June 2017	$143K
May 2017	$142K
April 2017	$140K
March 2017	$140K
February 2017	$140K
January 2017	$139K
2016
December 2016	$137K
November 2016	$139K
October 2016	$140K
September 2016	$139K

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
2818 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$229,800	3	2	1,046	Off Market
2822 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.02	$244,900	3	2	1,092	Off Market
2828 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$202,800	3	2	1,035	Off Market
2900 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.05	$217,100	3	2	1,047	Off Market
2906 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.06	$227,400	3	2	1,086	Off Market
2907 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.07	$205,300	3	1	1,073	Off Market
2806 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$251,900	3	2.5	1,086	Off Market
2800 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.02	$251,700	4	3	1,230	Off Market
1615 Lynn St, Des Moines, IA 50314	1.39	$134,500	3	1	1,082	Off Market
1623 Lynn St, Des Moines, IA 50314	1.37	$105,400	2	1	624	Off Market
1613 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314	1.44	$117,700	4	2	1,130	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1961

1,209 sqft

$170/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2812 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA. 2812 Bennett Ave is in the Prospect Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50310. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,209 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9583 sqft and was built in 1961.

2812 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,209 sqft single-family home in Prospect Park, built in 1961. It last sold for $60,850 on Mar 24, 1991. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $205,600, with a rent estimate of $1,514/month.

Home Details for 2812 Bennett Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961Year Updated: 1963
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 1991 Source: N/A	Sold	$60,850

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,736	$230,100

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

Prospect Park

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for 3 years! The neighbors are friendly and its a quiet neighborhood. "
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"I've lived in this neighborhood for 3 years and I loved it. Neighbors are friendly and look out for any weird things going on."
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"I live on a hill. Its a good neighborhood. Neighbors arent loud and obnoxious and everything seems good at this point."
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Frequently asked questions about 2812 Bennett Ave

What is 2812 Bennett Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2812 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA is $205,600.
What is the price history for 2812 Bennett Ave?
2812 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,850 in March 1991.
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 2812 Bennett Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2812 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2812 Bennett Ave?
The lot at 2812 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).