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 3015 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3015 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $173,700 .

What is the price history for 3015 E 8th St?

3015 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $145,000 in May 2021.

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 3015 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3015 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3015 E 8th St?

The lot at 3015 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,665 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$173,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
843 sqft

3015 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,196/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 11, 2021 for $145,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$174K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$300 (-0.2%)

Since last sale

$29K (+19.8%)

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 +105% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$174K
July 2026	$175K
June 2026	$177K
May 2026	$177K
April 2026	$175K
March 2026	$173K
February 2026	$171K
January 2026	$171K
2025
December 2025	$168K
November 2025	$171K
October 2025	$172K
September 2025	$174K
August 2025	$174K
July 2025	$174K
June 2025	$178K
May 2025	$177K
April 2025	$177K
March 2025	$177K
February 2025	$177K
January 2025	$176K
2024
December 2024	$177K
November 2024	$180K
October 2024	$178K
September 2024	$178K
August 2024	$178K
July 2024	$180K
June 2024	$180K
May 2024	$180K
April 2024	$179K
March 2024	$175K
February 2024	$173K
January 2024	$172K
2023
December 2023	$172K
November 2023	$172K
October 2023	$173K
September 2023	$174K
August 2023	$174K
July 2023	$173K
June 2023	$172K
May 2023	$168K
April 2023	$165K
March 2023	$162K
February 2023	$160K
January 2023	$161K
2022
December 2022	$161K
November 2022	$164K
October 2022	$166K
September 2022	$165K
August 2022	$165K
July 2022	$164K
June 2022	$163K
May 2022	$161K
April 2022	$161K
March 2022	$158K
February 2022	$156K
January 2022	$156K
2021
December 2021	$154K
November 2021	$152K
October 2021	$150K
September 2021	$150K
August 2021	$150K
July 2021	$149K
June 2021	$147K
May 2021	$146K
April 2021	$142K
March 2021	$140K
February 2021	$127K
January 2021	$123K
2020
December 2020	$122K
November 2020	$121K
October 2020	$121K
September 2020	$124K
August 2020	$118K
July 2020	$116K
June 2020	$117K
May 2020	$116K
April 2020	$113K
March 2020	$116K
February 2020	$113K
January 2020	$114K
2019
December 2019	$113K
November 2019	$111K
October 2019	$113K
September 2019	$113K
August 2019	$114K
July 2019	$114K
June 2019	$115K
May 2019	$113K
April 2019	$115K
March 2019	$115K
February 2019	$115K
January 2019	$113K
2018
December 2018	$113K
November 2018	$112K
October 2018	$112K
September 2018	$112K
August 2018	$112K
July 2018	$109K
June 2018	$111K
May 2018	$108K
April 2018	$106K
March 2018	$104K
February 2018	$106K
January 2018	$108K
2017
December 2017	$99K
November 2017	$96K
October 2017	$96K
September 2017	$97K
August 2017	$95K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$92K
May 2017	$89K
April 2017	$87K
March 2017	$86K
February 2017	$85K
January 2017	$86K
2016
December 2016	$84K
November 2016	$85K
October 2016	$83K
September 2016	$85K

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
3019 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$167,400	3	1	1,169	Off Market
3021 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$175,100	3	2	898	Off Market
3103 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$144,900	3	1	1,027	Off Market
3105 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$147,400	2	1	825	Off Market
3111 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$180,900	3	1	1,555	Off Market
3115 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$197,100	2	1	836	Off Market
3011 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$145,400	4	1	1,444	Off Market
3007 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$181,000	3	2	1,065	Recently Sold
3001 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$200,700	2	1	960	Off Market
3000 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$131,100	2	1	804	Off Market
3004 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$165,600	2	2	840	Off Market
3008 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$179,700	4	1	1,709	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3015 E 8th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1948

843 sqft

$206/sqft

Garage

About this House

Just what you are looking for, something you can move into and start living in without a lot of repairs! A pleasant balance of mid-century charm with modern updates! Sit on the deck, light a barbeque and enjoy the beautiful yard with established perennials and garden area with rich composted soil ready for your green thumb! Check out the updated bathroom, new carpet, new windows, anti-microbial paint in living and bedroom. Walking distance to schools, including Grandview College, shopping, Union Park, bike/walking trails and river marina.

3015 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 843 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1948. It last sold for $145,000 on May 11, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $173,700, with a rent estimate of $1,408/month.

Home Details for 3015 E 8th St

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: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948Year Updated: 1996
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 11, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624636	Sold	$145,000
Mar 23, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624636	Pending	$140,000
Mar 21, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624636	Listed For Sale	$140,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,668	$164,500

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
4 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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Buy: $110k - $280k

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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
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
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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.
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 3015 E 8th St

What is 3015 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3015 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $173,700.
What is the price history for 3015 E 8th St?
3015 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $145,000 in May 2021.
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 3015 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3015 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3015 E 8th St?
The lot at 3015 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,665 sq ft).