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 3124 Wright St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3124 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is $193,600 .

What is the price history for 3124 Wright St?

3124 Wright St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $120,000 in June 2016.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 3124 Wright St?

The lot at 3124 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).

Does 3124 Wright St have a garage?

Yes, 3124 Wright St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$193,600

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,877 sqft

3124 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,401/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 15, 2016 for $120,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$194K

Since last month

$6K (-3.1%)

Since last year

$8K (+4.2%)

Since last sale

$74K (+61.9%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$194K
September 2026	$192K
August 2026	$201K
July 2026	$197K
June 2026	$204K
May 2026	$198K
April 2026	$195K
March 2026	$191K
February 2026	$186K
January 2026	$186K
2025
December 2025	$180K
November 2025	$181K
October 2025	$185K
September 2025	$187K
August 2025	$189K
July 2025	$194K
June 2025	$198K
May 2025	$196K
April 2025	$195K
March 2025	$192K
February 2025	$191K
January 2025	$190K
2024
December 2024	$192K
November 2024	$198K
October 2024	$194K
September 2024	$195K
August 2024	$193K
July 2024	$197K
June 2024	$200K
May 2024	$199K
April 2024	$196K
March 2024	$192K
February 2024	$186K
January 2024	$185K
2023
December 2023	$184K
November 2023	$185K
October 2023	$186K
September 2023	$188K
August 2023	$191K
July 2023	$193K
June 2023	$194K
May 2023	$192K
April 2023	$187K
March 2023	$183K
February 2023	$179K
January 2023	$179K
2022
December 2022	$179K
November 2022	$180K
October 2022	$187K
September 2022	$189K
August 2022	$190K
July 2022	$193K
June 2022	$194K
May 2022	$194K
April 2022	$186K
March 2022	$181K
February 2022	$176K
January 2022	$174K
2021
December 2021	$174K
November 2021	$175K
October 2021	$176K
September 2021	$177K
August 2021	$179K
July 2021	$178K
June 2021	$171K
May 2021	$160K
April 2021	$156K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$150K
January 2021	$147K
2020
December 2020	$146K
November 2020	$146K
October 2020	$144K
September 2020	$142K
August 2020	$142K
July 2020	$141K
June 2020	$139K
May 2020	$137K
April 2020	$130K
March 2020	$128K
February 2020	$124K
January 2020	$123K
2019
December 2019	$117K
November 2019	$117K
October 2019	$118K
September 2019	$119K
August 2019	$121K
July 2019	$132K
June 2019	$138K
May 2019	$137K
April 2019	$138K
March 2019	$138K
February 2019	$137K
January 2019	$135K
2018
December 2018	$135K
November 2018	$134K
October 2018	$135K
September 2018	$135K
August 2018	$135K
July 2018	$134K
June 2018	$134K
May 2018	$134K
April 2018	$133K
March 2018	$132K
February 2018	$131K
January 2018	$130K
2017
December 2017	$132K
November 2017	$129K
October 2017	$128K
September 2017	$129K
August 2017	$128K
July 2017	$127K
June 2017	$126K
May 2017	$126K
April 2017	$125K
March 2017	$124K
February 2017	$123K
January 2017	$123K
2016
December 2016	$122K
November 2016	$122K
October 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
716 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$115,000	09/17/26	3	1	899

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
3114 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$141,200	2	2	1,245	Off Market
3200 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$96,000	2	1	668	Off Market
3123 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$137,900	2	1	906	Off Market
3108 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$156,300	2	1	1,052	Off Market
3204 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$154,100	3	1	1,133	Off Market
3119 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$165,100	3	2	1,303	Off Market
3203 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$135,500	2	1	1,410	Off Market
3123 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$155,900	2	2	1,078	Off Market
3119 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$192,300	4	2	1,488	Off Market
3106 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$132,300	2	2	1,066	Off Market
3208 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$193,900	3	1	1,318	Off Market
3115 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$173,000	2	1	1,143	Off Market
3111 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$181,300	3	1	1,555	Off Market
3201 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$189,500	2	2	884	Off Market
3207 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$133,900	2	1	797	Off Market
3109 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$133,100	1	1	772	Off Market
3207 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$236,600	3	2	1,530	Off Market
3105 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$146,500	2	1	825	Off Market
3102 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$128,200	1	2	948	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1895

1,877 sqft

$103/sqft

Garage

About this House

So much space so well taken care of! Walk in to your light and bright living room where you can see it would be simple to entertain family and friends. Next is a very good sized dining room which leads directly to your spacious kitchen. Did you notice the well placed first floor bathroom (and laundry) as well? Upstairs you will find four bedrooms and a full bathroom, all with lots of windows and space. This house has been lovingly cared for, and it shows. So much space, plus a newer waterline and furnaces makes this home easy to say yet to. Come see it today.

3124 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,877 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1895. It last sold for $120,000 on Jun 15, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $193,600, with a rent estimate of $1,739/month.

Home Details for 3124 Wright St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1895Year Updated: 1927
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 15, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$120,000
Dec 24, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$120,000
May 5, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$114,500
Jun 22, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$48,500
Nov 26, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$29,500
Mar 30, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$74,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,242	$199,700

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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
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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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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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"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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7y 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 3124 Wright St

What is 3124 Wright St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3124 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is $193,600.
What is the price history for 3124 Wright St?
3124 Wright St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $120,000 in June 2016.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 3124 Wright St?
The lot at 3124 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).
Does 3124 Wright St have a garage?
Yes, 3124 Wright St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.