Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

What is 31 E Broad St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 31 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA is $177,500 .

What is the price history for 31 E Broad St?

31 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $95,000 in May 2017.

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 31 E Broad St have air conditioning?

Yes, 31 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 31 E Broad St?

The lot at 31 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.58 acres (25,050 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$177,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
806 sqft (on 0.58 acres)

31 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $1,220/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 11, 2017 for $95,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$178K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.5%)

Since last sale

$84K (+87.9%)

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 +95% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$179K
August 2026	$178K
July 2026	$180K
June 2026	$179K
May 2026	$182K
April 2026	$181K
March 2026	$178K
February 2026	$175K
January 2026	$175K
2025
December 2025	$175K
November 2025	$177K
October 2025	$180K
September 2025	$180K
August 2025	$181K
July 2025	$184K
June 2025	$185K
May 2025	$187K
April 2025	$188K
March 2025	$183K
February 2025	$180K
January 2025	$179K
2024
December 2024	$183K
November 2024	$188K
October 2024	$191K
September 2024	$190K
August 2024	$185K
July 2024	$185K
June 2024	$185K
May 2024	$190K
April 2024	$187K
March 2024	$185K
February 2024	$182K
January 2024	$181K
2023
December 2023	$179K
November 2023	$182K
October 2023	$181K
September 2023	$180K
August 2023	$182K
July 2023	$182K
June 2023	$178K
May 2023	$180K
April 2023	$175K
March 2023	$168K
February 2023	$155K
January 2023	$147K
2022
December 2022	$149K
November 2022	$150K
October 2022	$152K
September 2022	$153K
August 2022	$153K
July 2022	$154K
June 2022	$155K
May 2022	$153K
April 2022	$148K
March 2022	$145K
February 2022	$143K
January 2022	$142K
2021
December 2021	$143K
November 2021	$145K
October 2021	$145K
September 2021	$147K
August 2021	$149K
July 2021	$150K
June 2021	$147K
May 2021	$145K
April 2021	$142K
March 2021	$138K
February 2021	$135K
January 2021	$133K
2020
December 2020	$131K
November 2020	$130K
October 2020	$132K
September 2020	$134K
August 2020	$130K
July 2020	$129K
June 2020	$127K
May 2020	$126K
April 2020	$112K
March 2020	$114K
February 2020	$113K
January 2020	$114K
2019
December 2019	$115K
November 2019	$115K
October 2019	$116K
September 2019	$119K
August 2019	$120K
July 2019	$121K
June 2019	$124K
May 2019	$127K
April 2019	$124K
March 2019	$123K
February 2019	$123K
January 2019	$123K
2018
December 2018	$121K
November 2018	$122K
October 2018	$124K
September 2018	$123K
August 2018	$123K
July 2018	$121K
June 2018	$123K
May 2018	$121K
April 2018	$119K
March 2018	$118K
February 2018	$118K
January 2018	$115K
2017
December 2017	$111K
November 2017	$108K
October 2017	$110K
September 2017	$107K
August 2017	$105K
July 2017	$107K
June 2017	$105K
May 2017	$106K
April 2017	$99K
March 2017	$93K
February 2017	$96K
January 2017	$95K
2016
December 2016	$97K
November 2016	$98K
October 2016	$94K
September 2016	$92K

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
34 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$150,000	12/15/25	3	1	1,020
415 Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$140,000	10/15/25	2	1	897

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
101 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$183,300	3	1	955	Off Market
107 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$200,400	3	2	936	Off Market
113 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$182,900	2	2	923	Off Market
119 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$203,700	3	2	888	Off Market
205 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$120,000	2	1	780	Off Market
211 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$208,900	3	2	817	Off Market
27 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$144,300	2	1	1,155	Off Market
19 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$113,600	2	1	849	Off Market
15 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$157,000	2	1	923	Off Market
9 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$130,900	4	1	1,376	Off Market
5 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$160,500	2	1	1,068	Off Market
2913 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$167,000	2	1	776	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1910

Lot Size

0.58 acres

Living Area

806 sqft

Price/Sqft

$220

Parking

Garage

About this House

Don’t miss out on this newly updated home located in a park like setting lot with mature trees and a stream. This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home boast an open floor plan, complete with an eat in kitchen and bar top. The home has recently been updated with new exterior and interior paint, new flooring, stainless steel appliances, and an updated kitchen and bath. The basement has been waterproofed and the home has a new furnace. On the exterior of the home you’ll find a huge .575 acre lot, one car garage, mature trees and a stream. For more information call Derrick at 494-8851.

31 E Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 806 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1910. It last sold for $95,000 on May 11, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $177,500, with a rent estimate of $1,059/month.

Home Details for 31 E Broad St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Stone
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910Year Updated: 2017
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.58 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
May 11, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$95,000
Mar 23, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$99,000
Feb 13, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$41,181
May 16, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$90,000
Feb 9, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$90,000
Sep 17, 2010 Source: DMMLS #366213	Sold	$87,500
Aug 6, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$89,900 Price increased by 6%
May 29, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$85,000 Price increased by 6%
Apr 24, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,900
Apr 14, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$32,000
Mar 17, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$39,900
Feb 22, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$21,000
Dec 1, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$68,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,044	$188,800

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

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Indianola Hills

At least 19 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say car is needed
65 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say there's wildlife
59 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
37 % Say it's quiet
25 % Say there are community events

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Monica Xlo
Visitor
10mo ago
"Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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Cicily Hook
Resident
2y ago
"There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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Lacey N.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"I lived in the neighborhood for 6 years and I loved it! People are always willing to help and very friendly "
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Samuel Solano
Resident
7y ago
"Nice, safe, part of the south side. Good restaurants with easy access to downtown! Most neighborhoods are really quiet."
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Bacon
Resident
7y ago
"Cheap neighborhood with a lot of issues. It is not the greatest neighborhood, but you can tell most of the people here do not care about its deteriorating value and culture. Cannot wait to move out of here next month."
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markdavis65
12y ago
"Nice family area of Des Moines. Right off South Union, so easy access to downtown for work and nightlife. "
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Frequently asked questions about 31 E Broad St

What is 31 E Broad St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 31 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA is $177,500.
What is the price history for 31 E Broad St?
31 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $95,000 in May 2017.
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 31 E Broad St have air conditioning?
Yes, 31 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 31 E Broad St?
The lot at 31 E Broad St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.58 acres (25,050 sq ft).