Does Drake, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Drake, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Drake, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is parking easy in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say car is needed

Does Drake, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 66% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Drake, 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 Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do kids play outside in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 58% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Drake, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say there are community events

What is 2907 Franklin Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2907 Franklin Ave in Des Moines, IA is $190,700 .

What is the price history for 2907 Franklin Ave?

2907 Franklin Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $118,000 in November 2017.

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 2907 Franklin Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2907 Franklin Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2907 Franklin Ave?

The lot at 2907 Franklin Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,840 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$190,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
880 sqft

2907 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Drake

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 16, 2017 for $118,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$191K

Since last month

$900 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.5%)

Since last sale

$72K (+61.2%)

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 +105% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$190K
July 2026	$191K
June 2026	$192K
May 2026	$189K
April 2026	$191K
March 2026	$189K
February 2026	$186K
January 2026	$185K
2025
December 2025	$184K
November 2025	$188K
October 2025	$190K
September 2025	$191K
August 2025	$193K
July 2025	$195K
June 2025	$199K
May 2025	$197K
April 2025	$196K
March 2025	$193K
February 2025	$190K
January 2025	$191K
2024
December 2024	$192K
November 2024	$196K
October 2024	$190K
September 2024	$191K
August 2024	$190K
July 2024	$192K
June 2024	$191K
May 2024	$192K
April 2024	$191K
March 2024	$188K
February 2024	$186K
January 2024	$183K
2023
December 2023	$182K
November 2023	$182K
October 2023	$184K
September 2023	$184K
August 2023	$186K
July 2023	$185K
June 2023	$183K
May 2023	$182K
April 2023	$177K
March 2023	$173K
February 2023	$168K
January 2023	$165K
2022
December 2022	$166K
November 2022	$167K
October 2022	$172K
September 2022	$173K
August 2022	$173K
July 2022	$174K
June 2022	$175K
May 2022	$174K
April 2022	$168K
March 2022	$164K
February 2022	$160K
January 2022	$158K
2021
December 2021	$159K
November 2021	$159K
October 2021	$159K
September 2021	$160K
August 2021	$162K
July 2021	$162K
June 2021	$155K
May 2021	$143K
April 2021	$139K
March 2021	$137K
February 2021	$134K
January 2021	$133K
2020
December 2020	$131K
November 2020	$133K
October 2020	$133K
September 2020	$132K
August 2020	$131K
July 2020	$132K
June 2020	$131K
May 2020	$130K
April 2020	$128K
March 2020	$128K
February 2020	$126K
January 2020	$127K
2019
December 2019	$127K
November 2019	$127K
October 2019	$125K
September 2019	$126K
August 2019	$127K
July 2019	$126K
June 2019	$127K
May 2019	$125K
April 2019	$126K
March 2019	$126K
February 2019	$126K
January 2019	$124K
2018
December 2018	$123K
November 2018	$122K
October 2018	$123K
September 2018	$123K
August 2018	$123K
July 2018	$123K
June 2018	$122K
May 2018	$122K
April 2018	$122K
March 2018	$121K
February 2018	$120K
January 2018	$119K
2017
December 2017	$119K
November 2017	$118K
October 2017	$120K
September 2017	$109K
August 2017	$106K
July 2017	$106K
June 2017	$102K
May 2017	$103K
April 2017	$104K
March 2017	$102K
February 2017	$101K
January 2017	$100K
2016
December 2016	$95K
November 2016	$95K
October 2016	$94K
September 2016	$93K
August 2016	$93K

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
2710 Witmer St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$100,000	02/03/26	2	1	766

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
2909 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$186,300	2	1	944	Off Market
2917 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.02	$169,500	3	1	881	Off Market
2931 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$131,900	2	1	704	Off Market
1929 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.05	$152,500	2	1	900	Off Market
2918 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$176,300	2	1	846	Off Market
1915 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$139,200	2	1	768	Off Market
2805 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.12	$189,700	6	2	1,960	Off Market
2731 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.14	$208,000	4	2.5	2,209	Recently Sold
2725 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.16	$172,700	3	1	1,152	Off Market
2719 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.16	$84,500	4	-	1,029	Off Market
2715 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.17	$106,300	5	1	945	Off Market

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

1956

Living Area

880 sqft

Price/Sqft

$217

About this House

A cozy place to call HOME! Must see this 3 bedroom bungalow with lots of updates. New bathroom vanity, newer kitchen floors, entire home has updated electrical and panel. Tiling system added. Basement is clean and dry! Could easily be finished into second family room, man cave, etc. Sliders off the kitchen to the deck and nice sized yard. Street is low traffic, dead end. near drake. NFC approved!

2907 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 880 sqft single-family home in Drake, built in 1956. It last sold for $118,000 on Nov 16, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $190,700, with a rent estimate of $1,460/month.

Home Details for 2907 Franklin 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: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 4, 2025 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Nov 16, 2017 Source: DMMLS #549032	Sold	$118,000
Aug 28, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$120,000
Nov 13, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$97,000
Oct 16, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$42,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,000	$163,600

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

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
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Neighborhood Overview

Drake

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What Locals Say about Drake

At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say there are sidewalks
91 % Say it's dog friendly
80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
79 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say yards are well-kept
71 % Say car is needed
66 % Say there's holiday spirit
66 % Say streets are well-lit
63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
61 % Say neighbors are friendly
59 % Say kids play outside
59 % Say there's wildlife
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
47 % Say it's quiet
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
43 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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"Perfect for a college student or parent if a grad student. Safe and easy bus access. Free parking. Nice walkable area. Close to restaurants, coffee and groceries. Great neighborhood."
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"safe neighborshood.. friendly people. Near schools. loved it. near kids activities. near bus system. convenient "
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3y ago
"my neighborhood has decent public transportation and the commute to downtown is fairly quick as long as you know the bus schedule. "
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3y ago
"I walk to work daily so I don’t commute at all. It takes me 1 minute to get to work. I don’t have issues with this"
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3y ago
"I feel very safe here! I can even walk my dog at night feeling absolutely fine. I do see lots of families in the area, as well as college students and older couples who have been here forever. Lots of people decorate for the holidays too. "
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4y ago
"there be a lot of party's going with all the Drake students living in the area that I live it's a lot worse during Drake relay's which are in April and there be a lot of people in the neighborhood no where to park and traffic is really bad"
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"The Beaverdale neighborhood is unique because of its many brick style homes. Also it is very clean and a fun community. "
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Nico H.
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6y ago
"It’s pretty quiet around the neighborhood all week til Friday night and the weekends. Bus routes are near by, there’s also a few restaurants around and fast food joints but besides grocery stores you’re gonna have drive far to shop. "
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Nico H.
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6y ago
"There’s a lot of space to walk them and the apartments now have doggy bags. You Don’t have to worry about running into too many dogs when you walk your dog cause most people around this area have cats."
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Shannonmist
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7y ago
"The neighborhood is dog friendly. Many people own and walk dogs. It’s a friendly neighborhood with a lot of shade and sidewalks great for walking dogs. "
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Andrewberndt418
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7y ago
"Very easy. 10 minutes into west Des Moines. Have been communizing for 2 months and haven’t had traffic once in the morning "
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Chris D.
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7y ago
"It’s a diverse neighborhood that isn’t right for everyone, but it is the perfect neighborhood for the right people. "
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Kristyne B.
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7y ago
"The Drake neighborhood is very diverse. There are college students, young professionals, middle-aged professionals and retirees. People are out walking dogs at all times of day. I would be cautious going out after dark, but that's anywhere in the city."
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Mazie W.
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8y ago
"it's really good neighborhood if you walk your dog, park is right down the hill. people often walk their dogs on our streets"
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Alesha P.
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8y ago
"I have lived in this neighborhood for over 6 years. I have very friendly neighbors whom I know by name. I enjoy my neighborhood. we have several restaurants in the area.our neighborhood is very well lit up at night I can walk around and feel safe. "
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Alesha P.
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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for 7 years. love all the trees and the friendly neighbors. Like our school district."
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8y ago
"It's close to an expensive college but the neighborhood gets really different 2 or 3 blocks from the main campus. "
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Frequently asked questions about 2907 Franklin Ave

What is 2907 Franklin Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2907 Franklin Ave in Des Moines, IA is $190,700.
What is the price history for 2907 Franklin Ave?
2907 Franklin Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $118,000 in November 2017.
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 2907 Franklin Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2907 Franklin Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2907 Franklin Ave?
The lot at 2907 Franklin Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,840 sq ft).