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

OFF MARKET

3126 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,421 sqft

$221,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$221,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,421 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3126 E 12th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1952

Living Area

1,421 sqft

Price/Sqft

$156

Parking

Garage

About this House

Motivated Seller with Quick Possession. Simply Charming! This brick gem offers nearly 2,000 finished sqft. Walk up the steps, past the brick posts w/large flower pots & appreciate the landscaped & well cared for yard. Inside you will fall in love w/the archways, painted trim & original built ins. LR is open to the DR that keeps the family all together. 2 BRs are on either side of the updated full bath. Wake up to a bright white kitchen w/all appliances included. Upstairs is the open & fin attic that makes a great MBR or playrm. Lower level holds finished non conforming BR w/BA. Washer/Dryer are included. Need storage? Unfinished portion of basement, attached garage or detached 2 car give plenty of rm for all the extras! Home has NEW furnace, NEWER water heater & NEWER garage door & opener, Detached gar roof replaced in 2016. FREE 1yr Home Warranty. Located minutes from downtown Des Moines & qualifies for a $10,000 forgivable grant for other improvements. Take a look and fall in love!

3126 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,421 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1952. It last sold for $146,500 on Mar 6, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $221,000, with a rent estimate of $1,628/month.

Home Details for 3126 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price History for 3126 E 12th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/06/2020	$146,500	Sold	DMMLS #589159
Recording Date 03/06/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/10/2020	$148,500	Pending	Agent Provided

10/10/2019	$148,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,000 (-4%)
09/17/2019	$154,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
08/14/2019	$159,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/24/2016	$85,127	Sold	DMMLS #515053
Recording Date 06/24/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/13/2016	$84,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/01/2010	$107,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/01/2010 Contract Date 03/31/2010 County Transfer Tax $171 Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/16/2009	$112,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,000 (-6%)
08/26/2009	$119,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,900 (-8%)
08/02/2009	$129,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,978
Assessment	$239,600

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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2 bd
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OFF MARKET
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2 bd
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3212 York St,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $159,300
2 bd
1 ba
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3214 York St,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $218,900
4 bd
2 ba
1,546 sqft
3124 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,900
3 bd
1 ba
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Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,764 sqft
3102 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,100
4 bd
2 ba
2,136 sqft
3118 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $148,800
2 bd
1 ba
849 sqft
3022 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,900
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2 ba
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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

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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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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.
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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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