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

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

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

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

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

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 73% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there are sidewalks

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 59% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Indianola Hills, 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 the streets well-lit in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

What is 300 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 300 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $220,100 .

What is the price history for 300 E Creston Ave?

300 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $189,900 in June 2021.

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 300 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 300 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 300 E Creston Ave?

The lot at 300 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.50 acres (21,736 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$220,100

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
876 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

300 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $1,535/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 29, 2021 for $189,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$220K

Since last month

$3K (+1.3%)

Since last year

$10K (+4.9%)

Since last sale

$32K (+16.7%)

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 +81% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$222K
August 2026	$219K
July 2026	$220K
June 2026	$222K
May 2026	$221K
April 2026	$220K
March 2026	$216K
February 2026	$212K
January 2026	$210K
2025
December 2025	$213K
November 2025	$213K
October 2025	$215K
September 2025	$211K
August 2025	$214K
July 2025	$217K
June 2025	$220K
May 2025	$220K
April 2025	$220K
March 2025	$218K
February 2025	$217K
January 2025	$216K
2024
December 2024	$217K
November 2024	$221K
October 2024	$226K
September 2024	$221K
August 2024	$222K
July 2024	$226K
June 2024	$226K
May 2024	$228K
April 2024	$226K
March 2024	$225K
February 2024	$223K
January 2024	$222K
2023
December 2023	$219K
November 2023	$219K
October 2023	$221K
September 2023	$226K
August 2023	$225K
July 2023	$226K
June 2023	$225K
May 2023	$218K
April 2023	$213K
March 2023	$211K
February 2023	$206K
January 2023	$207K
2022
December 2022	$211K
November 2022	$212K
October 2022	$214K
September 2022	$214K
August 2022	$213K
July 2022	$212K
June 2022	$211K
May 2022	$209K
April 2022	$208K
March 2022	$204K
February 2022	$202K
January 2022	$201K
2021
December 2021	$199K
November 2021	$196K
October 2021	$194K
September 2021	$194K
August 2021	$193K
July 2021	$192K
June 2021	$185K
May 2021	$183K
April 2021	$157K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$153K
January 2021	$148K
2020
December 2020	$143K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$145K
September 2020	$145K
August 2020	$145K
July 2020	$144K
June 2020	$144K
May 2020	$143K
April 2020	$143K
March 2020	$142K
February 2020	$141K
January 2020	$142K
2019
December 2019	$142K
November 2019	$142K
October 2019	$143K
September 2019	$142K
August 2019	$141K
July 2019	$141K
June 2019	$141K
May 2019	$139K
April 2019	$139K
March 2019	$139K
February 2019	$139K
January 2019	$137K
2018
December 2018	$137K
November 2018	$136K
October 2018	$137K
September 2018	$137K
August 2018	$136K
July 2018	$136K
June 2018	$136K
May 2018	$136K
April 2018	$135K
March 2018	$133K
February 2018	$133K
January 2018	$132K
2017
December 2017	$133K
November 2017	$131K
October 2017	$130K
September 2017	$131K
August 2017	$130K
July 2017	$128K
June 2017	$127K
May 2017	$128K
April 2017	$127K
March 2017	$126K
February 2017	$125K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$124K
November 2016	$124K
October 2016	$124K
September 2016	$123K

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
230 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$206,500	3	1	1,092	Off Market
224 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$134,200	2	1	968	Off Market
231 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$255,600	3	2.5	1,199	Off Market
315 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$184,600	3	1	1,043	Off Market
307 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$157,900	3	1	894	Off Market
329 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$229,900	3	2	1,768	For Sale
314 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$74,600	2	1	390	Off Market
310 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$170,700	3	1	876	Off Market
326 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$145,200	1	1	480	Off Market
340 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$127,100	3	1	1,018	Off Market
350 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$210,000	2	2	1,005	Recently Sold
400 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.12	$211,200	3	1	973	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 300 E Creston Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1958

0.5 acre lot

876 sqft

$251/sqft

About this House

Cozy ranch with newer roof, windows, updated kitchen. Hardwood floors through the main level. Looking for a big yard, this one is HUGE with nearly a half acre! Large deck overlooks the backyard. 2 bedrooms on main, with 3rd bedroom converted to formal dining area with french doors to the deck. Take the guests to the lower level with family area and bar to entertain. Addtl storage area and laundry room. All information obtained from seller and public records.

300 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 876 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1958. It last sold for $189,900 on Jun 29, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $220,100, with a rent estimate of $1,581/month.

Home Details for 300 E Creston 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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958Year Updated: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 29, 2021 Source: DMMLS #628067	Sold	$189,900
May 3, 2021 Source: DMMLS #628067	Pending	$180,000
Apr 30, 2021 Source: DMMLS #628067	Listed For Sale	$180,000
Jul 11, 2016 Source: DMMLS #511866	Sold	$122,000
Jun 8, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$124,900
May 16, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,900
Apr 29, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$120,000
Apr 15, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$124,900
Mar 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$124,900 Price decreased by 2%
Feb 19, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$127,000
Jan 15, 2016 Source: DMMLS #501960	Sold	$65,630
Dec 29, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$0 Price decreased by 100%
Nov 26, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$39,843 Price decreased by 43%
Nov 14, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$69,900 Price decreased by 7%
Oct 20, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$74,900 Price decreased by 6%
Sep 21, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,900 Price decreased by 6%
Aug 17, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$84,900
Mar 24, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$111,500
Nov 7, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$68,500
Jul 5, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$79,500
Jul 23, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$85,500
Feb 26, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$63,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,690	$212,100

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

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
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7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Indianola Hills

At least 19 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say car is needed
65 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say there's wildlife
59 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
37 % Say it's quiet
25 % Say there are community events

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Monica Xlo
Visitor
10mo ago
"Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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Cicily Hook
Resident
2y ago
"There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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Lacey N.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"I lived in the neighborhood for 6 years and I loved it! People are always willing to help and very friendly "
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Samuel Solano
Resident
7y ago
"Nice, safe, part of the south side. Good restaurants with easy access to downtown! Most neighborhoods are really quiet."
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Bacon
Resident
7y ago
"Cheap neighborhood with a lot of issues. It is not the greatest neighborhood, but you can tell most of the people here do not care about its deteriorating value and culture. Cannot wait to move out of here next month."
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markdavis65
12y ago
"Nice family area of Des Moines. Right off South Union, so easy access to downtown for work and nightlife. "
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Frequently asked questions about 300 E Creston Ave

What is 300 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 300 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $220,100.
What is the price history for 300 E Creston Ave?
300 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $189,900 in June 2021.
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 300 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 300 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 300 E Creston Ave?
The lot at 300 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.50 acres (21,736 sq ft).