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 3121 E 9th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3121 E 9th St in Des Moines, IA is $223,800 .

What is the price history for 3121 E 9th St?

3121 E 9th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $145,000 in March 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 3121 E 9th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 3121 E 9th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 3121 E 9th St?

The lot at 3121 E 9th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,665 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$223,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,622 sqft

3121 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 10, 2021 for $145,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$224K

Since last month

$4K (-1.9%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.6%)

Since last sale

$79K (+54.2%)

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 +84% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$224K
July 2026	$228K
June 2026	$231K
May 2026	$231K
April 2026	$231K
March 2026	$228K
February 2026	$224K
January 2026	$222K
2025
December 2025	$214K
November 2025	$215K
October 2025	$216K
September 2025	$215K
August 2025	$216K
July 2025	$217K
June 2025	$220K
May 2025	$220K
April 2025	$221K
March 2025	$219K
February 2025	$218K
January 2025	$217K
2024
December 2024	$218K
November 2024	$220K
October 2024	$218K
September 2024	$220K
August 2024	$220K
July 2024	$223K
June 2024	$221K
May 2024	$222K
April 2024	$217K
March 2024	$215K
February 2024	$210K
January 2024	$208K
2023
December 2023	$208K
November 2023	$210K
October 2023	$210K
September 2023	$210K
August 2023	$213K
July 2023	$215K
June 2023	$216K
May 2023	$211K
April 2023	$207K
March 2023	$203K
February 2023	$200K
January 2023	$200K
2022
December 2022	$201K
November 2022	$200K
October 2022	$190K
September 2022	$178K
August 2022	$168K
July 2022	$167K
June 2022	$166K
May 2022	$164K
April 2022	$164K
March 2022	$161K
February 2022	$159K
January 2022	$159K
2021
December 2021	$158K
November 2021	$156K
October 2021	$154K
September 2021	$153K
August 2021	$153K
July 2021	$153K
June 2021	$151K
May 2021	$149K
April 2021	$147K
March 2021	$146K
February 2021	$150K
January 2021	$146K
2020
December 2020	$157K
November 2020	$156K
October 2020	$155K
September 2020	$154K
August 2020	$151K
July 2020	$150K
June 2020	$151K
May 2020	$148K
April 2020	$142K
March 2020	$143K
February 2020	$143K
January 2020	$144K
2019
December 2019	$143K
November 2019	$139K
October 2019	$139K
September 2019	$138K
August 2019	$140K
July 2019	$139K
June 2019	$140K
May 2019	$138K
April 2019	$140K
March 2019	$139K
February 2019	$138K
January 2019	$133K
2018
December 2018	$136K
November 2018	$137K
October 2018	$141K
September 2018	$141K
August 2018	$144K
July 2018	$141K
June 2018	$137K
May 2018	$136K
April 2018	$133K
March 2018	$127K
February 2018	$122K
January 2018	$122K
2017
December 2017	$136K
November 2017	$133K
October 2017	$132K
September 2017	$130K
August 2017	$128K
July 2017	$128K
June 2017	$128K
May 2017	$126K
April 2017	$125K
March 2017	$124K
February 2017	$124K
January 2017	$124K
2016
December 2016	$124K
November 2016	$121K
October 2016	$122K
September 2016	$123K
August 2016	$122K

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
3500 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$160,000	12/03/25	3	1	1,523

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
3201 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$212,300	3	2	2,090	Off Market
3203 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$162,600	2	1	864	Off Market
3209 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$177,900	3	1	1,042	Off Market
3213 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$180,700	2	1	808	Off Market
3217 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$175,500	2	1.5	1,276	Off Market
3301 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$148,100	2	2	1,089	Off Market
3117 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$144,100	2	1	1,057	Off Market
3113 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$185,500	3	2	1,393	Off Market
3109 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$237,500	3	1	1,214	Recently Sold
3105 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$274,800	5	2	1,446	Off Market
3101 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$123,400	2	1	900	Off Market
3021 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$130,500	2	1	816	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3121 E 9th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1950

Living Area

1,622 sqft

Price/Sqft

$138

Parking

Garage

About this House

Let me tell you about this charming 3BR 2BA Cape Cod brick 1.5 story home that has been cared for by the same owner over 50 yrs Home builder built this property as their own personal home, built solid concrete floors & walls, marble window sills on the main level & several glass block windows for natural light are just a few of the unique features. Main floor has a large family room gas frplc, formal dining room, kitchen, bedroom & half bath. Upper level has 2BRs, a large walk-in closet, 2 linen closets & a full bath. The dry basement has a 2nd fireplace & large room ready to finish as a 2nd family room, game room, craft/work room, whatever you need to make your space complete. Corner lot wood size fenced backyard. 1 car attached garage & a very nice all brick 20 x 23 detached bonus garage. Has power, woodburning stove, would be great space for workshop or for working on cars. Water heater will be replaced as soon as possible. Call for your private showing before it's too late

3121 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,622 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1950. It last sold for $145,000 on Mar 10, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $223,800, with a rent estimate of $1,649/month.

Home Details for 3121 E 9th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6650 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 10, 2021 Source: DMMLS #620850	Sold	$145,000
Jan 20, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$149,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,742	$225,500

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

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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.
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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 3121 E 9th St

What is 3121 E 9th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3121 E 9th St in Des Moines, IA is $223,800.
What is the price history for 3121 E 9th St?
3121 E 9th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $145,000 in March 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 3121 E 9th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 3121 E 9th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 3121 E 9th St?
The lot at 3121 E 9th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,665 sq ft).