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 3103 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $147,500 .

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 .

Does 3103 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3103 E 8th St?

The lot at 3103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$147,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,027 sqft

3103 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$148K

Since last month

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$15K (+11.2%)

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 +73% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$148K
July 2026	$149K
June 2026	$153K
May 2026	$156K
April 2026	$149K
March 2026	$149K
February 2026	$143K
January 2026	$135K
2025
December 2025	$134K
November 2025	$134K
October 2025	$138K
September 2025	$133K
August 2025	$133K
July 2025	$139K
June 2025	$141K
May 2025	$144K
April 2025	$141K
March 2025	$134K
February 2025	$132K
January 2025	$132K
2024
December 2024	$137K
November 2024	$139K
October 2024	$137K
September 2024	$138K
August 2024	$139K
July 2024	$144K
June 2024	$145K
May 2024	$146K
April 2024	$140K
March 2024	$137K
February 2024	$129K
January 2024	$127K
2023
December 2023	$127K
November 2023	$127K
October 2023	$127K
September 2023	$130K
August 2023	$133K
July 2023	$134K
June 2023	$134K
May 2023	$134K
April 2023	$129K
March 2023	$125K
February 2023	$120K
January 2023	$119K
2022
December 2022	$121K
November 2022	$125K
October 2022	$131K
September 2022	$134K
August 2022	$135K
July 2022	$138K
June 2022	$137K
May 2022	$134K
April 2022	$126K
March 2022	$115K
February 2022	$100K
January 2022	$103K
2021
December 2021	$104K
November 2021	$107K
October 2021	$109K
September 2021	$110K
August 2021	$113K
July 2021	$117K
June 2021	$123K
May 2021	$133K
April 2021	$128K
March 2021	$129K
February 2021	$126K
January 2021	$121K
2020
December 2020	$120K
November 2020	$119K
October 2020	$119K
September 2020	$118K
August 2020	$118K
July 2020	$120K
June 2020	$122K
May 2020	$121K
April 2020	$121K
March 2020	$119K
February 2020	$116K
January 2020	$116K
2019
December 2019	$116K
November 2019	$112K
October 2019	$118K
September 2019	$120K
August 2019	$118K
July 2019	$118K
June 2019	$117K
May 2019	$115K
April 2019	$117K
March 2019	$115K
February 2019	$115K
January 2019	$114K
2018
December 2018	$114K
November 2018	$112K
October 2018	$112K
September 2018	$111K
August 2018	$99K
July 2018	$95K
June 2018	$102K
May 2018	$100K
April 2018	$94K
March 2018	$88K
February 2018	$88K
January 2018	$86K
2017
December 2017	$93K
November 2017	$91K
October 2017	$88K
September 2017	$85K
August 2017	$87K
July 2017	$86K
June 2017	$87K
May 2017	$85K
April 2017	$82K
March 2017	$81K
February 2017	$78K
January 2017	$78K
2016
December 2016	$82K
November 2016	$85K
October 2016	$86K
September 2016	$87K
August 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
3105 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$148,200	2	1	825	Off Market
3111 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$182,300	3	1	1,555	Off Market
3115 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$197,100	2	1	836	Off Market
3119 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$168,300	3	2	1,303	Off Market
3123 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$140,200	2	1	906	Off Market
3203 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$139,700	2	1	1,410	Off Market
3021 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$174,700	3	2	898	Off Market
3019 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$167,900	3	1	1,169	Off Market
3015 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$173,700	2	2	843	Off Market
3011 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$148,800	4	1	1,444	Off Market
3007 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$181,000	3	2	1,065	Recently Sold
3001 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$201,900	2	1	960	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

1903

Living Area

1,027 sqft

Price/Sqft

$144

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3103 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA. 3103 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 1,027 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6664 sqft and was built in 1903.

3103 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,027 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1903. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $147,500, with a rent estimate of $1,435/month.

Home Details for 3103 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1903
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,274	$143,200

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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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
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 3103 E 8th St

What is 3103 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $147,500.
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.
Does 3103 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3103 E 8th St?
The lot at 3103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).