Are yards well-kept in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

What is 3004 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3004 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $165,600 .

What is the price history for 3004 E 8th St?

3004 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $80,000 in June 2018.

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 3004 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3004 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3004 E 8th St?

The lot at 3004 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$165,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
840 sqft

3004 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,143/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 1, 2018 for $80,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$166K

Since last month

$3K (-1.7%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.9%)

Since last sale

$86K (+107.3%)

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 +92% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$166K
August 2026	$166K
July 2026	$169K
June 2026	$171K
May 2026	$173K
April 2026	$169K
March 2026	$169K
February 2026	$166K
January 2026	$165K
2025
December 2025	$160K
November 2025	$163K
October 2025	$166K
September 2025	$169K
August 2025	$169K
July 2025	$169K
June 2025	$172K
May 2025	$172K
April 2025	$173K
March 2025	$171K
February 2025	$169K
January 2025	$170K
2024
December 2024	$170K
November 2024	$173K
October 2024	$170K
September 2024	$172K
August 2024	$170K
July 2024	$172K
June 2024	$173K
May 2024	$173K
April 2024	$170K
March 2024	$168K
February 2024	$164K
January 2024	$162K
2023
December 2023	$161K
November 2023	$161K
October 2023	$161K
September 2023	$163K
August 2023	$164K
July 2023	$165K
June 2023	$163K
May 2023	$163K
April 2023	$159K
March 2023	$155K
February 2023	$149K
January 2023	$148K
2022
December 2022	$148K
November 2022	$150K
October 2022	$155K
September 2022	$156K
August 2022	$156K
July 2022	$158K
June 2022	$157K
May 2022	$155K
April 2022	$150K
March 2022	$147K
February 2022	$143K
January 2022	$142K
2021
December 2021	$142K
November 2021	$143K
October 2021	$144K
September 2021	$145K
August 2021	$145K
July 2021	$144K
June 2021	$143K
May 2021	$141K
April 2021	$137K
March 2021	$134K
February 2021	$130K
January 2021	$127K
2020
December 2020	$124K
November 2020	$124K
October 2020	$119K
September 2020	$117K
August 2020	$122K
July 2020	$119K
June 2020	$118K
May 2020	$116K
April 2020	$116K
March 2020	$117K
February 2020	$117K
January 2020	$119K
2019
December 2019	$117K
November 2019	$116K
October 2019	$118K
September 2019	$120K
August 2019	$116K
July 2019	$119K
June 2019	$119K
May 2019	$117K
April 2019	$115K
March 2019	$111K
February 2019	$112K
January 2019	$112K
2018
December 2018	$110K
November 2018	$111K
October 2018	$114K
September 2018	$115K
August 2018	$108K
July 2018	$100K
June 2018	$99K
May 2018	$80K
April 2018	$99K
March 2018	$97K
February 2018	$96K
January 2018	$97K
2017
December 2017	$100K
November 2017	$99K
October 2017	$98K
September 2017	$102K
August 2017	$98K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$93K
May 2017	$90K
April 2017	$90K
March 2017	$90K
February 2017	$89K
January 2017	$91K
2016
December 2016	$88K
November 2016	$87K
October 2016	$85K
September 2016	$87K

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
616 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$102,291	07/08/26	2	1	694

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
3000 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$131,100	2	1	804	Off Market
3001 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$200,700	2	1	960	Off Market
3007 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$181,000	3	2	1,065	Recently Sold
3011 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$145,400	4	1	1,444	Off Market
3015 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$173,700	2	2	843	Off Market
3019 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$167,400	3	1	1,169	Off Market
3008 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$179,700	4	1	1,709	Off Market
3012 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$221,000	3	1	1,185	Off Market
3016 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$220,200	4	2	1,988	Off Market
3102 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$126,400	2	1	864	Off Market
3106 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$188,100	3	2	1,336	Off Market
3108 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$192,600	3	1.5	1,252	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 1941

840 sqft

$197/sqft

Garage

About this House

Cute home with lots of improvements. Furnace & AC this year, shingles approx 2005, DW 2009, Vinyl siding approx 2007, fenced yard, 3 season front porch, functional basement, neutral colors.

3004 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 840 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1941. It last sold for $80,000 on Jun 1, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $165,600, with a rent estimate of $1,436/month.

Home Details for 3004 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorWasher
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl, BrickLawnPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 1, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$80,000
Jun 28, 2013 Source: DMMLS #404038	Sold	$85,000
Feb 7, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$90,000
Jul 17, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$90,000
Apr 24, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$88,500
May 2, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$74,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,606	$148,800

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

Cattell Elementary School
K-5
Public
264 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The staff are worse than the kids! They have a click and once they tink your kid needs an extra push they treat them like they are low lifes. My kids go here and i hate it
Parent Review
9y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
81 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say car is needed
71 % Say it's dog friendly
69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
60 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say there's holiday spirit
49 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there's wildlife
33 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Resident
3y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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4y ago
"I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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Jill B.
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6y ago
"to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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Tracy
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8y ago
"I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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Rekanovicfatima
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8y ago
"It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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Jeff A.
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8y ago
"the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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Susan W.
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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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Frequently asked questions about 3004 E 8th St

What is 3004 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3004 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $165,600.
What is the price history for 3004 E 8th St?
3004 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $80,000 in June 2018.
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 3004 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3004 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3004 E 8th St?
The lot at 3004 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).