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 3012 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3012 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $221,000 .

What is the price history for 3012 E 8th St?

3012 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $380 in February 2012.

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 3012 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3012 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3012 E 8th St?

The lot at 3012 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$221,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,185 sqft

3012 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,501/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 9, 2012 for $380

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$221K

Since last month

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.6%)

Since last sale

$221K (+58,057.9%)

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 +155% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$221K
August 2026	$220K
July 2026	$223K
June 2026	$225K
May 2026	$226K
April 2026	$225K
March 2026	$221K
February 2026	$215K
January 2026	$216K
2025
December 2025	$209K
November 2025	$211K
October 2025	$213K
September 2025	$213K
August 2025	$218K
July 2025	$217K
June 2025	$218K
May 2025	$222K
April 2025	$220K
March 2025	$219K
February 2025	$217K
January 2025	$219K
2024
December 2024	$223K
November 2024	$223K
October 2024	$220K
September 2024	$219K
August 2024	$219K
July 2024	$221K
June 2024	$221K
May 2024	$222K
April 2024	$213K
March 2024	$210K
February 2024	$205K
January 2024	$203K
2023
December 2023	$200K
November 2023	$208K
October 2023	$206K
September 2023	$206K
August 2023	$208K
July 2023	$212K
June 2023	$205K
May 2023	$204K
April 2023	$201K
March 2023	$197K
February 2023	$193K
January 2023	$193K
2022
December 2022	$194K
November 2022	$194K
October 2022	$199K
September 2022	$200K
August 2022	$204K
July 2022	$206K
June 2022	$210K
May 2022	$209K
April 2022	$199K
March 2022	$190K
February 2022	$174K
January 2022	$174K
2021
December 2021	$179K
November 2021	$184K
October 2021	$186K
September 2021	$183K
August 2021	$183K
July 2021	$182K
June 2021	$176K
May 2021	$175K
April 2021	$174K
March 2021	$170K
February 2021	$167K
January 2021	$163K
2020
December 2020	$163K
November 2020	$163K
October 2020	$164K
September 2020	$163K
August 2020	$155K
July 2020	$155K
June 2020	$156K
May 2020	$156K
April 2020	$158K
March 2020	$158K
February 2020	$158K
January 2020	$157K
2019
December 2019	$155K
November 2019	$155K
October 2019	$154K
September 2019	$157K
August 2019	$158K
July 2019	$154K
June 2019	$153K
May 2019	$151K
April 2019	$149K
March 2019	$149K
February 2019	$148K
January 2019	$146K
2018
December 2018	$146K
November 2018	$145K
October 2018	$146K
September 2018	$144K
August 2018	$144K
July 2018	$147K
June 2018	$147K
May 2018	$148K
April 2018	$145K
March 2018	$143K
February 2018	$142K
January 2018	$142K
2017
December 2017	$133K
November 2017	$131K
October 2017	$130K
September 2017	$130K
August 2017	$130K
July 2017	$93K
June 2017	$94K
May 2017	$93K
April 2017	$94K
March 2017	$92K
February 2017	$92K
January 2017	$93K
2016
December 2016	$90K
November 2016	$89K
October 2016	$87K
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
3500 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$160,000	12/03/25	3	1	1,523
1314 E Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$150,000	05/08/26	3	1	1,234

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
3008 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$179,700	4	1	1,709	Off Market
3004 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$165,600	2	2	840	Off Market
3000 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$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	0.04	$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
3016 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$220,200	4	2	1,988	Off Market
3102 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$126,400	2	1	864	Off Market
3106 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$188,100	3	2	1,336	Off Market
3108 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$192,600	3	1.5	1,252	Off Market
3112 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$225,500	3	2	1,210	Off Market
3116 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$75,400	1	1	452	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 2015

1,185 sqft

$186/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3012 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA. 3012 E 8th St is in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,185 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6621 sqft and was built in 2015.

3012 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,185 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 2015. It last sold for $380 on Feb 9, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $221,000, with a rent estimate of $1,473/month.

Home Details for 3012 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2015
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 9, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$380
Jan 8, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$3,407
Aug 5, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,120
Jul 30, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,010	$241,200

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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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 3012 E 8th St

What is 3012 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3012 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $221,000.
What is the price history for 3012 E 8th St?
3012 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $380 in February 2012.
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 3012 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3012 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3012 E 8th St?
The lot at 3012 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).