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 2818 Bennett Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2818 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA is $229,800 .

What is the price history for 2818 Bennett Ave?

2818 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $127,000 in November 2014.

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 2818 Bennett Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2818 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2818 Bennett Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2818 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$229,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,046 sqft

2818 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Prospect Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 18, 2014 for $127,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$230K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$500 (+0.2%)

Since last sale

$106K (+83.1%)

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 +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$233K
August 2026	$231K
July 2026	$234K
June 2026	$234K
May 2026	$236K
April 2026	$236K
March 2026	$231K
February 2026	$227K
January 2026	$227K
2025
December 2025	$227K
November 2025	$230K
October 2025	$231K
September 2025	$232K
August 2025	$232K
July 2025	$236K
June 2025	$239K
May 2025	$237K
April 2025	$236K
March 2025	$232K
February 2025	$229K
January 2025	$228K
2024
December 2024	$228K
November 2024	$232K
October 2024	$232K
September 2024	$234K
August 2024	$233K
July 2024	$235K
June 2024	$235K
May 2024	$236K
April 2024	$235K
March 2024	$232K
February 2024	$226K
January 2024	$224K
2023
December 2023	$222K
November 2023	$221K
October 2023	$226K
September 2023	$227K
August 2023	$229K
July 2023	$226K
June 2023	$226K
May 2023	$228K
April 2023	$221K
March 2023	$215K
February 2023	$208K
January 2023	$205K
2022
December 2022	$206K
November 2022	$207K
October 2022	$214K
September 2022	$215K
August 2022	$215K
July 2022	$216K
June 2022	$219K
May 2022	$218K
April 2022	$210K
March 2022	$203K
February 2022	$195K
January 2022	$193K
2021
December 2021	$193K
November 2021	$194K
October 2021	$195K
September 2021	$195K
August 2021	$197K
July 2021	$198K
June 2021	$198K
May 2021	$198K
April 2021	$192K
March 2021	$191K
February 2021	$187K
January 2021	$183K
2020
December 2020	$181K
November 2020	$181K
October 2020	$178K
September 2020	$176K
August 2020	$175K
July 2020	$175K
June 2020	$174K
May 2020	$171K
April 2020	$171K
March 2020	$172K
February 2020	$169K
January 2020	$169K
2019
December 2019	$169K
November 2019	$168K
October 2019	$167K
September 2019	$166K
August 2019	$164K
July 2019	$167K
June 2019	$169K
May 2019	$167K
April 2019	$167K
March 2019	$166K
February 2019	$165K
January 2019	$161K
2018
December 2018	$161K
November 2018	$161K
October 2018	$161K
September 2018	$162K
August 2018	$164K
July 2018	$160K
June 2018	$160K
May 2018	$159K
April 2018	$157K
March 2018	$157K
February 2018	$155K
January 2018	$153K
2017
December 2017	$154K
November 2017	$149K
October 2017	$147K
September 2017	$148K
August 2017	$147K
July 2017	$146K
June 2017	$145K
May 2017	$145K
April 2017	$144K
March 2017	$143K
February 2017	$142K
January 2017	$141K
2016
December 2016	$140K
November 2016	$141K
October 2016	$140K
September 2016	$138K

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
2822 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$244,900	3	2	1,092	Off Market
2828 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.02	$202,800	3	2	1,035	Off Market
2900 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$217,100	3	2	1,047	Off Market
2906 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.05	$227,400	3	2	1,086	Off Market
2907 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.06	$205,300	3	1	1,073	Off Market
2901 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.05	$247,100	3	1.5	1,086	Off Market
2812 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$205,600	3	2	1,209	Off Market
2806 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.02	$251,900	3	2.5	1,086	Off Market
2800 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$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	1.38	$105,400	2	1	624	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

1,046 sqft

$220/sqft

Garage

About this House

Move in ready! This home sits on a picturesque, tree lined street and has many updates throughout. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main living area. Lots of cabinet space in the kitchen with an eat in area and formal dining space. Three bedrooms on the main floor. There is 1 full bath and an additional 1/2 bath off the master bedroom. Downstairs you will find great rec room space and a dry basement. The backyard is very private and fenced. Updates include new 2 car garage in 2009 and roof in 2005! Call today for a private showing!

2818 Bennett Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,046 sqft single-family home in Prospect Park, built in 1961. It last sold for $127,000 on Nov 18, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $229,800, with a rent estimate of $1,481/month.

Home Details for 2818 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: 1
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

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

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9670 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 18, 2014 Source: DMMLS #438854	Sold	$127,000
Oct 20, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$130,000 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 26, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$132,900 Price decreased by 3%
Aug 20, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$137,500 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 10, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$139,900 Price increased by 4%
Jul 2, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$134,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,208	$240,700

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

Prospect Park

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Buy: $120k - $239k

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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 2818 Bennett Ave

What is 2818 Bennett Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2818 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA is $229,800.
What is the price history for 2818 Bennett Ave?
2818 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $127,000 in November 2014.
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 2818 Bennett Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2818 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2818 Bennett Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2818 Bennett Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.