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 3016 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3016 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $145,500 .

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.

What do residents say about the Highland Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Highland Park, Des Moines .

How big is the lot at 3016 E 8th St?

The lot at 3016 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$145,500

Trulia Estimate

Studio

3016 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$146K

Since last month

$17K (+13.3%)

Since last year

$11K (+8.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +54% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$148K
July 2026	$131K
June 2026	$156K
2025
October 2025	$127K
September 2025	$152K
August 2025	$137K
July 2025	$141K
2021
September 2021	$162K
August 2021	$161K
July 2021	$157K
June 2021	$151K
May 2021	$183K
April 2021	$178K
March 2021	$178K
February 2021	$180K
January 2021	$180K
2020
December 2020	$181K
November 2020	$185K
October 2020	$187K
September 2020	$186K
August 2020	$183K
July 2020	$181K
June 2020	$178K
May 2020	$176K
April 2020	$165K
March 2020	$168K
February 2020	$169K
January 2020	$170K
2019
December 2019	$166K
November 2019	$164K
October 2019	$166K
September 2019	$168K
August 2019	$162K
July 2019	$164K
June 2019	$156K
May 2019	$138K
April 2019	$161K
March 2019	$150K
February 2019	$141K
January 2019	$134K
2018
December 2018	$133K
November 2018	$122K
October 2018	$122K
September 2018	$124K
August 2018	$124K
July 2018	$122K
June 2018	$117K
May 2018	$115K
April 2018	$98K
March 2018	$97K
February 2018	$97K
January 2018	$98K
2017
December 2017	$116K
November 2017	$112K
October 2017	$104K
September 2017	$104K
August 2017	$97K
July 2017	$96K
June 2017	$91K
May 2017	$96K
April 2017	$94K
March 2017	$92K
February 2017	$86K
January 2017	$88K
2016
December 2016	$127K
November 2016	$105K
October 2016	$110K
September 2016	$111K
August 2016	$96K

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	0.14	Single-Family Home	$102,291	07/08/26	2	1	694

Home facts updated by county records

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Property Type

Single-Family Home

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3016 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA. 3016 E 8th St is in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has a lot size of 6664 sqft.

3016 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a studio single-family home in Highland Park. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $145,500, with a rent estimate of $1,472/month.

Home Details for 3016 E 8th St

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

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$436	$25,300

Home facts updated by county records

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.

Trulia User
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
Resident
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.
Prev. Resident
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.
Resident
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 3016 E 8th St

What is 3016 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3016 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $145,500.
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.
What do residents say about the Highland Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Highland Park, Des Moines.
How big is the lot at 3016 E 8th St?
The lot at 3016 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).