Are yards well-kept in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Union Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there's wildlife

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

What is 315 E Holcomb Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 315 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA is $102,200 .

What is the price history for 315 E Holcomb Ave?

315 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $38,900 in February 2018.

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.

How big is the lot at 315 E Holcomb Ave?

The lot at 315 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).

Does 315 E Holcomb Ave have a garage?

Yes, 315 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$102,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
740 sqft

315 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Union Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 8, 2018 for $38,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$102K

Since last month

$2K (-2.3%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.5%)

Since last sale

$63K (+162.7%)

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 +97% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$102K
July 2026	$105K
June 2026	$109K
May 2026	$110K
April 2026	$105K
March 2026	$105K
February 2026	$100K
January 2026	$101K
2025
December 2025	$95K
November 2025	$96K
October 2025	$98K
September 2025	$101K
August 2025	$101K
July 2025	$103K
June 2025	$106K
May 2025	$106K
April 2025	$105K
March 2025	$103K
February 2025	$103K
January 2025	$104K
2024
December 2024	$103K
November 2024	$110K
October 2024	$104K
September 2024	$105K
August 2024	$110K
July 2024	$113K
June 2024	$113K
May 2024	$114K
April 2024	$111K
March 2024	$106K
February 2024	$103K
January 2024	$100K
2023
December 2023	$100K
November 2023	$100K
October 2023	$100K
September 2023	$101K
August 2023	$102K
July 2023	$106K
June 2023	$105K
May 2023	$103K
April 2023	$100K
March 2023	$97K
February 2023	$100K
January 2023	$105K
2022
December 2022	$105K
November 2022	$107K
October 2022	$112K
September 2022	$112K
August 2022	$112K
July 2022	$112K
June 2022	$111K
May 2022	$108K
April 2022	$104K
March 2022	$102K
February 2022	$100K
January 2022	$99K
2021
December 2021	$102K
November 2021	$104K
October 2021	$105K
September 2021	$106K
August 2021	$106K
July 2021	$108K
June 2021	$103K
May 2021	$98K
April 2021	$93K
March 2021	$85K
February 2021	$68K
January 2021	$58K
2020
December 2020	$57K
November 2020	$58K
October 2020	$57K
September 2020	$57K
August 2020	$57K
July 2020	$57K
June 2020	$56K
May 2020	$56K
April 2020	$55K
March 2020	$55K
February 2020	$55K
January 2020	$55K
2019
December 2019	$55K
November 2019	$55K
October 2019	$54K
September 2019	$54K
August 2019	$54K
July 2019	$54K
June 2019	$55K
May 2019	$54K
April 2019	$54K
March 2019	$54K
February 2019	$54K
January 2019	$53K
2018
December 2018	$53K
November 2018	$53K
October 2018	$53K
September 2018	$53K
August 2018	$53K
July 2018	$53K
June 2018	$53K
May 2018	$53K
April 2018	$53K
March 2018	$52K
February 2018	$52K
January 2018	$43K
2017
December 2017	$43K
November 2017	$42K
October 2017	$41K
September 2017	$52K
August 2017	$58K
July 2017	$57K
June 2017	$67K
May 2017	$68K
April 2017	$69K
March 2017	$67K
February 2017	$56K
January 2017	$57K
2016
December 2016	$60K
November 2016	$56K
October 2016	$53K
September 2016	$52K
August 2016	$52K

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
2613 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$50,000	04/17/26	2	1	694
2817 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$52,500	06/18/26	2	1	792
2355 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$156,000	10/31/25	3	1	704
2811 1st St, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$61,000	05/12/26	2	1	1,009

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
219 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.06	$245,800	3	2	1,409	Off Market
317 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$103,600	3	1	902	Off Market
321 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$166,300	2	2	1,035	Off Market
407 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$184,900	4	2	801	Off Market
409 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.04	$151,700	3	2	1,419	Off Market
2314 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.05	$105,400	3	1	660	Off Market
408 Watson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.05	$138,400	2	1	720	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 315 E Holcomb Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1917

Living Area

740 sqft

Price/Sqft

$138

Parking

Garage

About this House

What an amazing and affordable find in the Birdland area for any first time home buyer or long time investor. This move in ready bungalow features a fenced in back yard with a large patio area for entertaining. Property has long driveway to 1 car detached garage which provides parking for several vehicles. Exterior of home and garage was recently painted. Your next home is just minutes away from Grand View, the downtown area, major traffic thru ways, shopping, theatres and fine eateries.

315 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 740 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1917. It last sold for $38,900 on Feb 8, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $102,200, with a rent estimate of $1,350/month.

Home Details for 315 E Holcomb Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917Year Updated: 1995
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 8, 2018 Source: DMMLS #541100	Sold	$38,900
Oct 7, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$45,000 Price decreased by 18%
Sep 6, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$55,000 Price decreased by 8%
Jul 21, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$60,000 Price decreased by 14%
Mar 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$70,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,512	$87,800

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

Findley Elementary School
K-6
Public
319 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The teachers and principal really care about the children here.
Parent Review
3y ago
4 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $19.9k - $320k

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What Locals Say about Union Park

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say car is needed
79 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say there's wildlife
30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
3y ago
" I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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Wendy F. H.
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8y ago
"The community. the union park is a one of a kind park. It’s near Grandview university so you can take college classes and save money."
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thejakes1323
13y ago
"Wonderful older established affordable neighborhood. Nice trees, nice neighbors, nice homes. Most homes in the area have original woodwork, wood floors, built ins. The area is great for all; singles, couples, families, retirees. A great mix of ages. Low crime. My grandmother lived in this area for many years. My parents have owned three homes in the area over the years. Still a favorite area in East Des Moines. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, easy access to most main highways. Centrally located. Give it a look."
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Erika B.
14y ago
"Union Park Neighborhoods bounty of older classic homes at affordable prices, it's proximity to the East Village, and the quality of life that an enormous public park with a variety of intended uses from biking and boating to strolling and a trip to perhaps the largest playground in Des Moines Boundaries, makes this area superb for folks who work down town and don't want to drive their car more than necessary. Overall, it's a very nice place to live. Like most other areas of Des Moines, the educational systems needs improvement. "
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Frequently asked questions about 315 E Holcomb Ave

What is 315 E Holcomb Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 315 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA is $102,200.
What is the price history for 315 E Holcomb Ave?
315 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $38,900 in February 2018.
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.
How big is the lot at 315 E Holcomb Ave?
The lot at 315 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).
Does 315 E Holcomb Ave have a garage?
Yes, 315 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.