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 3123 Wright St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3123 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is $157,600 .

What is the price history for 3123 Wright St?

3123 Wright St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $97,500 in September 2009.

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 3123 Wright St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3123 Wright St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3123 Wright St?

The lot at 3123 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$157,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,078 sqft

3123 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 24, 2009 for $97,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$158K

Since last month

$1K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$100 (+0.1%)

Since last sale

$60K (+61.8%)

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 +80% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$158K
July 2026	$159K
June 2026	$162K
May 2026	$163K
April 2026	$159K
March 2026	$159K
February 2026	$157K
January 2026	$155K
2025
December 2025	$153K
November 2025	$153K
October 2025	$155K
September 2025	$157K
August 2025	$158K
July 2025	$161K
June 2025	$163K
May 2025	$163K
April 2025	$162K
March 2025	$160K
February 2025	$161K
January 2025	$161K
2024
December 2024	$160K
November 2024	$166K
October 2024	$163K
September 2024	$164K
August 2024	$161K
July 2024	$162K
June 2024	$164K
May 2024	$165K
April 2024	$163K
March 2024	$162K
February 2024	$158K
January 2024	$157K
2023
December 2023	$156K
November 2023	$157K
October 2023	$158K
September 2023	$158K
August 2023	$159K
July 2023	$164K
June 2023	$163K
May 2023	$158K
April 2023	$154K
March 2023	$150K
February 2023	$142K
January 2023	$139K
2022
December 2022	$140K
November 2022	$141K
October 2022	$147K
September 2022	$149K
August 2022	$150K
July 2022	$149K
June 2022	$148K
May 2022	$146K
April 2022	$140K
March 2022	$137K
February 2022	$135K
January 2022	$134K
2021
December 2021	$135K
November 2021	$136K
October 2021	$137K
September 2021	$138K
August 2021	$139K
July 2021	$140K
June 2021	$137K
May 2021	$133K
April 2021	$129K
March 2021	$123K
February 2021	$121K
January 2021	$118K
2020
December 2020	$119K
November 2020	$120K
October 2020	$120K
September 2020	$119K
August 2020	$114K
July 2020	$114K
June 2020	$114K
May 2020	$114K
April 2020	$118K
March 2020	$118K
February 2020	$118K
January 2020	$117K
2019
December 2019	$113K
November 2019	$108K
October 2019	$111K
September 2019	$112K
August 2019	$108K
July 2019	$106K
June 2019	$103K
May 2019	$101K
April 2019	$100K
March 2019	$99K
February 2019	$97K
January 2019	$96K
2018
December 2018	$94K
November 2018	$94K
October 2018	$90K
September 2018	$93K
August 2018	$90K
July 2018	$89K
June 2018	$94K
May 2018	$95K
April 2018	$94K
March 2018	$93K
February 2018	$93K
January 2018	$94K
2017
December 2017	$90K
November 2017	$87K
October 2017	$87K
September 2017	$87K
August 2017	$84K
July 2017	$90K
June 2017	$86K
May 2017	$90K
April 2017	$90K
March 2017	$92K
February 2017	$92K
January 2017	$92K
2016
December 2016	$89K
November 2016	$89K
October 2016	$88K
September 2016	$86K
August 2016	$88K

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

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 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$190,000	2	2	884	Off Market
3207 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$237,600	3	2	1,530	Off Market
3211 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$223,700	3	3	1,283	Off Market
3215 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$154,900	2	1	775	Off Market
3217 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$187,900	2	2	832	Off Market
3223 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$123,200	2	1	1,150	Off Market
3119 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$192,200	4	2	1,488	Off Market
3115 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$171,600	2	1	1,143	Off Market
3109 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$134,400	1	1	772	Off Market
3107 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$208,400	3	1	1,536	Off Market
3103 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$169,500	Studio	-	1,137	Off Market
3023 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$177,900	2	2	1,232	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

Living Area

1,078 sqft

Price/Sqft

$146

About this House

Tons Of Charm! Original Woodwork, Hardwood Floors, New Kitchen, New Bath On Main Floor, New Roof, Mechanicals, Very Nice Home In Nfc Area.

3123 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,078 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1910. It last sold for $97,500 on Sep 24, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $157,600, with a rent estimate of $1,346/month.

Home Details for 3123 Wright St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: CompositionFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 24, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$97,500
Jul 23, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$94,000
Sep 14, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$54,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,298	$144,700

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.
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 3123 Wright St

What is 3123 Wright St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3123 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is $157,600.
What is the price history for 3123 Wright St?
3123 Wright St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $97,500 in September 2009.
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 3123 Wright St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3123 Wright St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3123 Wright St?
The lot at 3123 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).