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 3008 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $162,200 .

What is the price history for 3008 E 12th St?

3008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $5,000 in April 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.

How big is the lot at 3008 E 12th St?

The lot at 3008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$162,200

Trulia Estimate

Studio

3008 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 16, 2021 for $5,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$162K

Since last month

$5K (+2.9%)

Since last year

$11K (-6.5%)

Since last sale

$157K (+3,144%)

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 decreased by -15% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$162K
August 2026	$159K
July 2026	$158K
June 2026	$181K
May 2026	$170K
April 2026	$178K
March 2026	$168K
February 2026	$163K
2025
November 2025	$161K
October 2025	$155K
September 2025	$193K
August 2025	$173K
July 2025	$178K
June 2025	$192K
May 2025	$177K
April 2025	$198K
March 2025	$176K
February 2025	$192K
January 2025	$191K
2024
December 2024	$198K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$201K
September 2024	$154K
August 2024	$175K
July 2024	$173K
June 2024	$168K
May 2024	$191K
April 2024	$173K
March 2024	$181K
February 2024	$165K
January 2024	$152K
2023
December 2023	$169K
November 2023	$161K
October 2023	$157K
September 2023	$175K
August 2023	$136K
July 2023	$144K
June 2023	$140K
May 2023	$219K
April 2023	$208K
March 2023	$191K

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
3004 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$7,834	02/24/26	2	1	802
1333 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$150,000	08/04/26	2	1	816

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
1324 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.40	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
2024 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	2.44	$843,300	Studio	9	10,304	Off Market
1825 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50314	1.47	$254,600	4	2	1,612	Off Market
1800 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314	2.23	$173,700	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1422 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314	1.72	$230,200	1	1	800	Off Market
413 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	1.00	$281,600	Studio	-	17,914	Off Market
1625 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	6.32	$563,400	3	3	2,034	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3008 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA. 3008 E 12th St is in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has a lot size of 6969 sqft.

3008 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a studio single-family home in Highland Park. It last sold for $5,000 on Apr 16, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $162,200, with a rent estimate of $1,412/month.

Home Details for 3008 E 12th St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 16, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$5,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$356	$17,700

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

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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Trulia User
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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
Prev. Resident
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
Resident
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.
Resident
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 3008 E 12th St

What is 3008 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $162,200.
What is the price history for 3008 E 12th St?
3008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $5,000 in April 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.
How big is the lot at 3008 E 12th St?
The lot at 3008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).