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 3205 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $233,700 .

What is the price history for 3205 E 13th St?

3205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $158,000 in March 2017.

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 3205 E 13th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3205 E 13th St?

The lot at 3205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.33 acres (14,288 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$233,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,688 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

3205 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 23, 2017 for $158,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$234K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.2%)

Since last sale

$76K (+47.9%)

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 +86% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$234K
July 2026	$235K
June 2026	$233K
May 2026	$234K
April 2026	$236K
March 2026	$227K
February 2026	$222K
January 2026	$225K
2025
December 2025	$223K
November 2025	$229K
October 2025	$229K
September 2025	$227K
August 2025	$231K
July 2025	$236K
June 2025	$238K
May 2025	$236K
April 2025	$234K
March 2025	$230K
February 2025	$224K
January 2025	$226K
2024
December 2024	$225K
November 2024	$226K
October 2024	$228K
September 2024	$228K
August 2024	$229K
July 2024	$234K
June 2024	$234K
May 2024	$233K
April 2024	$224K
March 2024	$220K
February 2024	$214K
January 2024	$213K
2023
December 2023	$212K
November 2023	$214K
October 2023	$215K
September 2023	$216K
August 2023	$220K
July 2023	$219K
June 2023	$220K
May 2023	$218K
April 2023	$212K
March 2023	$208K
February 2023	$208K
January 2023	$210K
2022
December 2022	$211K
November 2022	$213K
October 2022	$219K
September 2022	$221K
August 2022	$222K
July 2022	$222K
June 2022	$222K
May 2022	$219K
April 2022	$211K
March 2022	$207K
February 2022	$201K
January 2022	$199K
2021
December 2021	$201K
November 2021	$201K
October 2021	$202K
September 2021	$202K
August 2021	$205K
July 2021	$205K
June 2021	$200K
May 2021	$192K
April 2021	$185K
March 2021	$186K
February 2021	$180K
January 2021	$175K
2020
December 2020	$172K
November 2020	$171K
October 2020	$173K
September 2020	$169K
August 2020	$161K
July 2020	$160K
June 2020	$159K
May 2020	$164K
April 2020	$163K
March 2020	$174K
February 2020	$175K
January 2020	$176K
2019
December 2019	$176K
November 2019	$175K
October 2019	$173K
September 2019	$174K
August 2019	$174K
July 2019	$174K
June 2019	$175K
May 2019	$173K
April 2019	$173K
March 2019	$174K
February 2019	$174K
January 2019	$171K
2018
December 2018	$170K
November 2018	$169K
October 2018	$170K
September 2018	$170K
August 2018	$170K
July 2018	$170K
June 2018	$168K
May 2018	$169K
April 2018	$166K
March 2018	$165K
February 2018	$164K
January 2018	$164K
2017
December 2017	$166K
November 2017	$164K
October 2017	$162K
September 2017	$163K
August 2017	$162K
July 2017	$160K
June 2017	$159K
May 2017	$159K
April 2017	$159K
March 2017	$158K
February 2017	$157K
January 2017	$158K
2016
December 2016	$122K
November 2016	$120K
October 2016	$122K
September 2016	$122K
August 2016	$125K

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
1511 Richmond Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$225,000	02/17/26	3	2	1,385
1428 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$168,000	11/03/25	3	1	998
3117 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$155,000	05/19/26	3	1	910

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
3203 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$214,500	3	2	1,362	Off Market
1300 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.13	$177,700	3	1	1,747	Off Market
1304 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.13	$167,000	4	1.5	1,536	Recently Sold
1310 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.13	$156,900	2	1	1,121	Off Market
3121 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$224,500	4	2	1,831	Off Market
3115 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$148,200	3	1	1,258	Off Market
3213 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$151,300	3	1	1,064	Off Market
3217 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$132,700	2	1	672	Off Market
3221 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$169,000	3	1	1,072	Off Market
3223 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$161,300	2	1	969	Off Market
3305 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$127,000	2	1	650	Recently Sold
3307 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$120,400	2	1	932	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

1908

Lot Size

0.33 acres

Living Area

1,688 sqft

Price/Sqft

$138

Parking

Garage

About this House

Clean as a whistle throughout. Story and a half 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with large 2.5 detached garage with attic storage. Property has a second lot. Garage storage has a pull-down stairs (lighted). Hot tub stays, Closets are large and each one has a window. Seller has purchased a Home Warranty for the buyer. Home has built-in buffet in dining room. Basement is clean and dry also with tons of storage. Home was re-roofed in 2016. Windows tilt in for easy cleaning. Air ducts cleaned in 2014. Furnace and A/C are Hi-Efficient Amana, replaced in 2007. Grandview College is 2 blocks south and Cattell Elementary is kitty corner from this home. Close to bus line. Completely fenced yard. Each bedroom has walk-in closet (one bedroom w/2 walk-ins). Enclosed front porch. Updated full bath.

3205 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,688 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1908. It last sold for $158,000 on Mar 23, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $233,700, with a rent estimate of $1,635/month.

Home Details for 3205 E 13th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1908
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 23, 2017 Source: DMMLS #530269	Sold	$158,000
Dec 31, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$159,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,440	$256,600

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 3205 E 13th St

What is 3205 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $233,700.
What is the price history for 3205 E 13th St?
3205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $158,000 in March 2017.
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 3205 E 13th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3205 E 13th St?
The lot at 3205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.33 acres (14,288 sq ft).