Is Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 96% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 95% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say car is needed

Does Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say yards are well-kept

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

As of early 2026, 80% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 74% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are there community events in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say there are community events

Is Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 2829 Virginia Pl estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2829 Virginia Pl in Des Moines, IA is $356,200 .

What is the price history for 2829 Virginia Pl?

2829 Virginia Pl in Des Moines, IA last sold for $295,000 in August 2021.

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.

Does 2829 Virginia Pl have air conditioning?

Yes, 2829 Virginia Pl in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2829 Virginia Pl have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2829 Virginia Pl in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$356,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,401 sqft (on 0.38 acres)

2829 Virginia Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321

Southwestern Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $2,377/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 4, 2021 for $295,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$356K

Since last month

$7K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$10K (+2.7%)

Since last sale

$61K (+20.7%)

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 +50% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$356K
August 2026	$356K
July 2026	$363K
June 2026	$361K
May 2026	$360K
April 2026	$362K
March 2026	$352K
February 2026	$347K
January 2026	$349K
2025
December 2025	$346K
November 2025	$347K
October 2025	$349K
September 2025	$347K
August 2025	$347K
July 2025	$349K
June 2025	$353K
May 2025	$353K
April 2025	$350K
March 2025	$348K
February 2025	$343K
January 2025	$344K
2024
December 2024	$344K
November 2024	$348K
October 2024	$345K
September 2024	$343K
August 2024	$346K
July 2024	$348K
June 2024	$348K
May 2024	$347K
April 2024	$346K
March 2024	$343K
February 2024	$338K
January 2024	$336K
2023
December 2023	$335K
November 2023	$335K
October 2023	$338K
September 2023	$338K
August 2023	$339K
July 2023	$338K
June 2023	$338K
May 2023	$338K
April 2023	$335K
March 2023	$330K
February 2023	$326K
January 2023	$324K
2022
December 2022	$325K
November 2022	$326K
October 2022	$329K
September 2022	$329K
August 2022	$327K
July 2022	$325K
June 2022	$326K
May 2022	$322K
April 2022	$320K
March 2022	$315K
February 2022	$311K
January 2022	$310K
2021
December 2021	$306K
November 2021	$301K
October 2021	$299K
September 2021	$298K
August 2021	$297K
July 2021	$299K
June 2021	$299K
May 2021	$335K
April 2021	$299K
March 2021	$296K
February 2021	$290K
January 2021	$283K
2020
December 2020	$279K
November 2020	$280K
October 2020	$282K
September 2020	$252K
August 2020	$279K
July 2020	$281K
June 2020	$279K
May 2020	$280K
April 2020	$276K
March 2020	$272K
February 2020	$270K
January 2020	$268K
2019
December 2019	$265K
November 2019	$261K
October 2019	$260K
September 2019	$261K
August 2019	$264K
July 2019	$261K
June 2019	$260K
May 2019	$256K
April 2019	$256K
March 2019	$255K
February 2019	$252K
January 2019	$246K
2018
December 2018	$250K
November 2018	$250K
October 2018	$250K
September 2018	$254K
August 2018	$255K
July 2018	$258K
June 2018	$264K
May 2018	$260K
April 2018	$259K
March 2018	$256K
February 2018	$252K
January 2018	$254K
2017
December 2017	$251K
November 2017	$249K
October 2017	$245K
September 2017	$243K
August 2017	$238K
July 2017	$244K
June 2017	$248K
May 2017	$247K
April 2017	$243K
March 2017	$247K
February 2017	$243K
January 2017	$244K
2016
December 2016	$239K
November 2016	$235K
October 2016	$235K
September 2016	$238K

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
2711 Glenwood Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$450,000	03/05/26	3	2.5	2,990

Home facts updated by county records

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
2812 Briarwood Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.03	$343,600	3	3	1,408	Off Market
2808 Briarwood Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.03	$378,800	3	3	1,819	Off Market
2804 Briarwood Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.04	$384,300	4	2.5	2,043	Off Market
2800 Briarwood Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.07	$392,200	4	3	1,403	Off Market
2805 Briarwood Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.09	$402,000	3	2	1,886	Off Market
2809 Briarwood Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.07	$374,700	3	3	1,449	Off Market
2825 Virginia Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.02	$485,200	4	4	1,868	Off Market
2821 Virginia Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.04	$504,500	4	3	2,217	Off Market
2817 Virginia Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.07	$494,500	3	2.5	1,503	For Sale
2813 Virginia Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.08	$493,300	3	3	1,743	Off Market
2809 Virginia Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.10	$557,600	3	4	2,197	Off Market
2805 Virginia Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.13	$539,400	3	4	2,511	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1991

0.38 acre lot

1,401 sqft

$254/sqft

Garage

About this House

Gorgeous 3 BR Ranch located in an exquisite location Lrg living room gas fireplace & access to newer party deck Chef's kit. lots of counter space, cabinets, double oven & dining area. All appliances included Main flr laundry includes washer & dryer. Att. 2 car gar heater & car vac. New addl parking slab for extra parking 3 spacious BRs Lrg owner's suite private 3/4 BA & lrg walk-in closet. FIN LOWER LEVEL lrg family room, 3/4 bath, office/hobby room, daylight windows & a French door to a walk-out patio. Perfect for entertaining Tons of storage space High tech home includes a power bar & CAT 5 Cables. Lovely treed lot 2 utility sheds - one has electricity. Updates include: air purifier on furnace 2021, lrg party deck, A/C, furnace, HWH, Leaf Guard gutters. Expanded driveway slab, laminate flrs, shed & finished walk-out lower level. Roof new appx 2013. Neighborhood pool membership available via Briarwood Condominiums. Close to Gray's Lake, Waterworks Park & Downtown.

2829 Virginia Pl, Des Moines, IA 50321 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,401 sqft single-family home in Southwestern Hills, built in 1991. It last sold for $295,000 on Aug 4, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $356,200, with a rent estimate of $2,005/month.

Home Details for 2829 Virginia Pl

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Walk In ClosetCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1991
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.38 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 4, 2021 Source: DMMLS #629992	Sold	$295,000
Jun 30, 2021 Source: DMMLS #629992	Pending	$298,900
Jun 23, 2021 Source: DMMLS #629992	PriceChange	$298,900 Price decreased by 7%
Jun 7, 2021 Source: DMMLS #629992	PriceChange	$320,000 Price decreased by 4%
May 25, 2021 Source: DMMLS #629992	Listed For Sale	$335,000
Aug 27, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$152,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$5,860	$345,300

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

Park Ave Elementary School
K-5
Public
355 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Teachers greet students with a smile and a hug! The staff is dedicated and kind. I recommend this school to everyone!
Teacher Review
3y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Southwestern Hills

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What Locals Say about Southwestern Hills

At least 21 Trulia users voted on each feature.

96 % Say it's dog friendly
95 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say car is needed
83 % Say there are sidewalks
81 % Say there's holiday spirit
81 % Say yards are well-kept
80 % Say people would walk alone at night
78 % Say it's quiet
74 % Say streets are well-lit
71 % Say there's wildlife
64 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
47 % Say neighbors are friendly
46 % Say there are community events
27 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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Visitor
2y ago
"Everything about it is great it’s peaceful it were cozy but now I’m looking for something much newer and something that fits me."
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George
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6y ago
"Easy access to downtown. Public transportation is not readily available near the neighborhood. Bike trails are close by."
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sellerssps
11y ago
"Close to downtown and all it offers, Grays lake and Waterworks are within walking or biking. Great neighbors and variety of homrs, no cookie cutter suburbs!"
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RNHENDE
13y ago
"40 units on over 8 acres of wooded property with pool, club house, tennis court, walking paths. Bike to downtown Des Moines, restaurants, farmers market, concerts, theatre, events. 20 minutes to new upscale shopping center. Relaxed, easy lifestyle. Pet friendly"
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Laura
13y ago
"I live in this neighborhood...it is quiet, clean and friendly. Great location to everything!"
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lrgram80
13y ago
"I love it, Quiet kid friendly, low traffic area, close to stores restaurants, Lots of mature trees. Away from busy City. "
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Frequently asked questions about 2829 Virginia Pl

What is 2829 Virginia Pl estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2829 Virginia Pl in Des Moines, IA is $356,200.
What is the price history for 2829 Virginia Pl?
2829 Virginia Pl in Des Moines, IA last sold for $295,000 in August 2021.
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.
Does 2829 Virginia Pl have air conditioning?
Yes, 2829 Virginia Pl in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2829 Virginia Pl have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2829 Virginia Pl in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.