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

OFF MARKET

2831 Willowmere Dr
Des Moines, IA 50321

Southwestern Hills

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,421 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

$414,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,737/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$414,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,737/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,421 sqft

(on 0.36 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1965

Lot Size

0.36 acres

Living Area

2,421 sqft

Price/Sqft

$171

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2831 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA. 2831 Willowmere Dr is in the Southwestern Hills neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50321. This property has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2,421 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.36 acres and was built in 1965.

2831 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,421 sqft single-family home in Southwestern Hills, built in 1965. It last sold for $194,500 on Sep 5, 2006. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $414,400, with a rent estimate of $2,404/month.

Home Details for 2831 Willowmere Dr

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Price History for 2831 Willowmere Dr

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/05/2006	$194,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/05/2006 Contract Date 08/30/2006 County Transfer Tax $311 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	$6,336
Assessment	$382,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2831 Willowmere Dr

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
3515 SW 27th St, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/13/25	4	3	3,059
3301 SW 24th St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$150,000	05/19/26	4	3	2,156

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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4 bd
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2903 Willowmere Dr,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $394,000
4 bd
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2,456 sqft
2911 Willowmere Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $399,900
4 bd
3 ba
2,504 sqft
2917 Willowmere Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $381,500
4 bd
3 ba
2,068 sqft
2925 Willowmere Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $377,300
4 bd
4 ba
2,575 sqft
2931 Willowmere Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $315,500
4 bd
3 ba
2,083 sqft
3001 SW 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $387,300
4 bd
3 ba
2,417 sqft
3009 SW 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $355,300
4 bd
3 ba
2,015 sqft
3015 SW 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $409,500
6 bd
4 ba
2,127 sqft
3021 SW 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $617,500
5 bd
5 ba
3,617 sqft
2801 Park Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,100
3 bd
1 ba
970 sqft
1440 E Bell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320

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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
Resident
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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