Does Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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

As of early 2026, 86% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

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

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

As of early 2026, 70% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

As of early 2026, 68% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say parking is easy

Are neighbors friendly in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 43% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there are community events

Is Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 30% of users say yards are well-kept

Is there wildlife in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 22% of users say kids play outside

What is 300 Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 300 Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $246,500 .

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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood?

Residents describe the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines .

Does 300 Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 300 Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 300 Walnut St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 300 Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$246,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,481 sqft

300 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Downtown Des Moines

Est. Refi. Payment $1,668/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$247K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$12K (-4.7%)

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 +175% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$247K
August 2026	$246K
July 2026	$249K
June 2026	$250K
2025
October 2025	$250K
September 2025	$263K
August 2025	$259K
July 2025	$241K
2023
September 2023	$478K
August 2023	$490K
July 2023	$488K
June 2023	$461K
May 2023	$483K
April 2023	$468K
March 2023	$468K
February 2023	$476K
January 2023	$488K
2022
December 2022	$492K
November 2022	$510K
October 2022	$519K
September 2022	$528K
August 2022	$512K
July 2022	$499K
June 2022	$488K
May 2022	$494K
April 2022	$484K
March 2022	$478K
February 2022	$459K
January 2022	$462K
2021
December 2021	$495K
November 2021	$558K
October 2021	$570K
September 2021	$605K
August 2021	$607K
July 2021	$606K
June 2021	$597K
May 2021	$587K
April 2021	$579K
March 2021	$574K
February 2021	$566K
January 2021	$550K
2020
December 2020	$542K
November 2020	$544K
October 2020	$539K
September 2020	$537K
August 2020	$534K
July 2020	$537K
June 2020	$535K
May 2020	$529K
April 2020	$526K
March 2020	$523K
February 2020	$519K
January 2020	$516K
2019
December 2019	$534K
November 2019	$529K
October 2019	$239K
September 2019	$231K
August 2019	$247K
July 2019	$238K
June 2019	$224K
May 2019	$228K
April 2019	$208K
March 2019	$177K
February 2019	$168K
January 2019	$162K
2018
December 2018	$174K
November 2018	$151K
October 2018	$71K
September 2018	$67K
August 2018	$70K
July 2018	$62K
June 2018	$51K
May 2018	$50K
April 2018	$47K
March 2018	$44K
February 2018	$44K
January 2018	$44K
2017
December 2017	$43K
November 2017	$43K
October 2017	$46K
September 2017	$41K
August 2017	$42K
July 2017	$49K
June 2017	$80K
May 2017	$87K
April 2017	$87K
March 2017	$81K
February 2017	$79K
January 2017	$65K
2016
December 2016	$74K
November 2016	$71K
October 2016	$84K
September 2016	$90K

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
119 4th St #206, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Condo	$285,000	08/04/26	2	2	1,160
418 6th Ave #1001, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Condo	$399,400	10/01/25	2	2	1,727
300 Walnut St #2503, Des Moines, IA	0.03	Condo	$465,000	11/14/25	1	2	1,951

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
3131 Fleur Dr #602, Des Moines, IA 50321	2.42	$328,600	2	2	1,648	Off Market
4325 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	4.77	$172,600	Studio	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 300 Walnut St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Condo

Built in 1985

1,481 sqft

$166/sqft

Garage

About this House

This is the most amazing, dazzling, classy condo unit in Des Moines, a spectacular view of downtown Des Moines, A wall of newer windows, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and awesome kitchen updated appliances, wet bar, Dr & GR. The plaza offers security, a pool, tennis courts, exercise room, sauna, whirlpool, community center, and covers all utilities except electricity, cable and internet included. There are 2 underground garage spaces and extreme storage. Use the skywalk to get all over downtown. Walk to Hy-Vee, Wells fargo, the civic center, and even east village. Ideal location in the heart of downtown.

300 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,481 sqft condo in Downtown Des Moines, built in 1985. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $246,500, with a rent estimate of $1,787/month.

Home Details for 300 Walnut St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1985
Property Type / Style Property Type: CondoArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Cooling System: Central

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 8, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$525,000
Feb 7, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$525,000
Jan 7, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$525,000 Price decreased by 3%
Nov 26, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$540,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$528	$26,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Walnut Street School
PK-5
Public
209 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I wanted to leave an updated review. My child went to preschool at WSS and now is in kindergarten. They are very receptive, works with families and my child loves the Metro program! I like the comfortable and flexible environment. They use the app well to communicate to families about things that are happening. I like the Urban setting of WSS, and my child loves the fact that his school is in "his city". They have diversity in families and children they serve. So far so good in our early school career. I am happy with the choice of enrolling my child there and he is thriving. Working with the school team to identify possible problems and working through solutions. This school is not under the same principal from earlier reviews. My child is very proud of the character awards they give at school.
Parent Review
4y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Downtown Des Moines

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Buy: $140k - $1.54m

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What Locals Say about Downtown Des Moines

At least 61 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say there are sidewalks
88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
86 % Say streets are well-lit
85 % Say it's dog friendly
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
70 % Say people would walk alone at night
68 % Say car is needed
63 % Say parking is easy
51 % Say neighbors are friendly
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
38 % Say there are community events
36 % Say it's quiet
30 % Say yards are well-kept
25 % Say there's wildlife
22 % Say kids play outside

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Trulia User
Resident
3y ago
"Great commute. Next to bus station. They're skywalks that are easy to access with a map inside of the skywalk."
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Trulia User
Resident
4y ago
"Fun and convenient even for kids. Skate park, ice skating and arcade games. Very busy with people. Homeless people and broken glass down Allies. However Ded Moines does have people clean down here."
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Resident
4y ago
"Very Friendly small town Feel but not cleanly and nothing for kids to do. I love downtown, but it needs a lot of work with kid Friendly activities and picking up the streets. I see workers but I don't typically see them actually pick up"
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Visitor
4y ago
"It’s not it’s just small and quite. There is always something going on downtown. It is a great place for singles to live. "
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Phillgagner
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5y ago
"My commute is pretty much short anywhere I go. Skywalks are convenient during the winter months or even to avoid traffic."
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Angela S. H.
Resident
6y ago
"Easy access to the freeway if you work in the suburbs. Many residents work within walking distance. "
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Danielle R.
Resident
7y ago
"I use the bus or Lyft. I can walk to almost anything festivals, the east village and groceries. I Lyft to wdm and it's 16 dollars"
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Renee C.
Resident
7y ago
"I have lived in this neighborhood for 6 years. I love the connection to happenings in the downtown area. "
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Resident
7y ago
"Neighbors get together at holiday time and a summer potluck... Farmer’s Market Summer concerts in the city Parades at State Fair time Des Moines Neighborhood meetings East Village Promenade Baseball games Art Festival in June "
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Jacqueline M.
Resident
7y ago
"Downtown is a convenient location to access the river walk way as well as the bike path that leads to Gray's Lake for daily dog walks and green space. Dog waste bags are provided every couple blocks downtown in case you don't have any on hand. The Riverwalk dog park is a short drive/bike ride away for off leash exercise."
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Renee C.
Resident
7y ago
"Lots to do. Shows, concerts, restaurants. Seasonal arts, food etc. However no shopping downtown. Not a true live work and play community yet. Also trying to get biking easier but still needs work. "
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Dmdegen
Resident
7y ago
"There are a few great schools with skywalk access so no need to walk kids to school in rain and snow. Also don’t have to worry about traffic. "
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8y ago
"I have lived in this neighborhood for 13 years, and I love it! It is close to restaurants, entertainment, a post office and grocery store. Exercise options are many, and a fun atmosphere in a metropolitan area!"
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Resident
8y ago
"It is downtown and convenient for restaurants and shopping. Parking is not difficult for me, and entertainment is wonderful. Walking is pleasant, a YMCA is. nearby as well as a grocery store. "
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Terry L. S. J.
Resident
8y ago
"Downtown Des Moines is small, easily navigated, and is pretty quiet. There are usually plenty of events on the weekends at the Wells Fargo Arena. Court Avenue has plenty of bars and restaurants. There are numerous other restaurants within half a mile. There are plenty of parks and a nice Riverwalk. One the other side of the river are plenty of shops and restaurants. The Capitol building is over there as well and is one of the best looking I have been to. The only issue is that everything closes pretty early. I don't mind because I am normally asleep by 10-11."
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Frequently asked questions about 300 Walnut St

What is 300 Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 300 Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $246,500.
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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood?
Residents describe the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines.
Does 300 Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 300 Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 300 Walnut St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 300 Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.