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 3119 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3119 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $168,400 .

What is the price history for 3119 E 8th St?

3119 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $96,500 in November 2004.

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 3119 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3119 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3119 E 8th St?

The lot at 3119 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$168,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,303 sqft

3119 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,162/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 8, 2004 for $96,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$168K

Since last month

$900 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$6K (+3.4%)

Since last sale

$72K (+74.5%)

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 +52% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$168K
August 2026	$168K
July 2026	$169K
June 2026	$177K
May 2026	$178K
April 2026	$172K
March 2026	$168K
February 2026	$164K
January 2026	$157K
2025
December 2025	$156K
November 2025	$155K
October 2025	$158K
September 2025	$161K
August 2025	$163K
July 2025	$172K
June 2025	$174K
May 2025	$171K
April 2025	$172K
March 2025	$165K
February 2025	$162K
January 2025	$165K
2024
December 2024	$167K
November 2024	$172K
October 2024	$170K
September 2024	$174K
August 2024	$173K
July 2024	$177K
June 2024	$179K
May 2024	$180K
April 2024	$174K
March 2024	$172K
February 2024	$165K
January 2024	$163K
2023
December 2023	$162K
November 2023	$163K
October 2023	$162K
September 2023	$165K
August 2023	$168K
July 2023	$173K
June 2023	$173K
May 2023	$173K
April 2023	$169K
March 2023	$164K
February 2023	$159K
January 2023	$159K
2022
December 2022	$160K
November 2022	$161K
October 2022	$167K
September 2022	$169K
August 2022	$169K
July 2022	$170K
June 2022	$170K
May 2022	$168K
April 2022	$160K
March 2022	$152K
February 2022	$142K
January 2022	$143K
2021
December 2021	$146K
November 2021	$148K
October 2021	$149K
September 2021	$151K
August 2021	$153K
July 2021	$154K
June 2021	$152K
May 2021	$149K
April 2021	$146K
March 2021	$144K
February 2021	$141K
January 2021	$139K
2020
December 2020	$139K
November 2020	$138K
October 2020	$137K
September 2020	$136K
August 2020	$133K
July 2020	$133K
June 2020	$134K
May 2020	$135K
April 2020	$135K
March 2020	$138K
February 2020	$136K
January 2020	$134K
2019
December 2019	$130K
November 2019	$129K
October 2019	$135K
September 2019	$139K
August 2019	$144K
July 2019	$142K
June 2019	$138K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$134K
March 2019	$133K
February 2019	$130K
January 2019	$130K
2018
December 2018	$128K
November 2018	$129K
October 2018	$127K
September 2018	$126K
August 2018	$128K
July 2018	$123K
June 2018	$122K
May 2018	$122K
April 2018	$123K
March 2018	$120K
February 2018	$119K
January 2018	$119K
2017
December 2017	$118K
November 2017	$115K
October 2017	$115K
September 2017	$115K
August 2017	$111K
July 2017	$112K
June 2017	$111K
May 2017	$113K
April 2017	$113K
March 2017	$113K
February 2017	$113K
January 2017	$112K
2016
December 2016	$112K
November 2016	$112K
October 2016	$112K
September 2016	$111K

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
3123 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$139,700	2	1	906	Off Market
3203 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$136,400	2	1	1,410	Off Market
3207 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$133,900	2	1	797	Off Market
3211 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$121,100	3	1	800	Off Market
3215 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$189,000	3	1	1,368	Recently Sold
3219 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$168,100	3	1	993	Off Market
3115 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$197,100	2	1	836	Off Market
3111 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$180,900	3	1	1,555	Off Market
3105 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$147,400	2	1	825	Off Market
3103 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$144,900	3	1	1,027	Off Market
3021 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$175,100	3	2	898	Off Market
3019 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$167,400	3	1	1,169	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 1925

1,303 sqft

$129/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3119 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA. 3119 E 8th St is in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,303 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6664 sqft and was built in 1925.

3119 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,303 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1925. It last sold for $96,500 on Nov 8, 2004. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $168,400, with a rent estimate of $1,494/month.

Home Details for 3119 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 1994
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 8, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$96,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,936	$181,500

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
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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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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.
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 3119 E 8th St

What is 3119 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3119 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $168,400.
What is the price history for 3119 E 8th St?
3119 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $96,500 in November 2004.
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 3119 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3119 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3119 E 8th St?
The lot at 3119 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).