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 3210 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3210 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $205,900 .

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.

What do residents say about the Highland Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Highland Park, Des Moines .

Does 3210 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3210 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3210 E 12th St?

The lot at 3210 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,454 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$205,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,252 sqft

3210 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,406/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$206K

Since last month

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.9%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +80% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$206K
August 2026	$206K
July 2026	$209K
June 2026	$213K
May 2026	$214K
April 2026	$209K
March 2026	$205K
February 2026	$200K
January 2026	$196K
2025
December 2025	$192K
November 2025	$193K
October 2025	$194K
September 2025	$197K
August 2025	$199K
July 2025	$202K
June 2025	$204K
May 2025	$203K
April 2025	$204K
March 2025	$200K
February 2025	$198K
January 2025	$198K
2024
December 2024	$200K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$198K
September 2024	$199K
August 2024	$201K
July 2024	$203K
June 2024	$202K
May 2024	$203K
April 2024	$195K
March 2024	$191K
February 2024	$184K
January 2024	$182K
2023
December 2023	$182K
November 2023	$182K
October 2023	$183K
September 2023	$186K
August 2023	$187K
July 2023	$187K
June 2023	$188K
May 2023	$188K
April 2023	$183K
March 2023	$179K
February 2023	$173K
January 2023	$173K
2022
December 2022	$174K
November 2022	$175K
October 2022	$181K
September 2022	$182K
August 2022	$183K
July 2022	$184K
June 2022	$184K
May 2022	$181K
April 2022	$172K
March 2022	$162K
February 2022	$148K
January 2022	$150K
2021
December 2021	$154K
November 2021	$157K
October 2021	$157K
September 2021	$159K
August 2021	$160K
July 2021	$163K
June 2021	$162K
May 2021	$160K
April 2021	$156K
March 2021	$155K
February 2021	$152K
January 2021	$147K
2020
December 2020	$145K
November 2020	$144K
October 2020	$143K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$140K
July 2020	$140K
June 2020	$140K
May 2020	$138K
April 2020	$133K
March 2020	$131K
February 2020	$131K
January 2020	$132K
2019
December 2019	$130K
November 2019	$130K
October 2019	$132K
September 2019	$132K
August 2019	$132K
July 2019	$132K
June 2019	$133K
May 2019	$128K
April 2019	$128K
March 2019	$128K
February 2019	$129K
January 2019	$123K
2018
December 2018	$122K
November 2018	$122K
October 2018	$124K
September 2018	$126K
August 2018	$126K
July 2018	$126K
June 2018	$121K
May 2018	$121K
April 2018	$120K
March 2018	$119K
February 2018	$119K
January 2018	$120K
2017
December 2017	$120K
November 2017	$124K
October 2017	$121K
September 2017	$124K
August 2017	$122K
July 2017	$120K
June 2017	$120K
May 2017	$119K
April 2017	$118K
March 2017	$118K
February 2017	$115K
January 2017	$116K
2016
December 2016	$117K
November 2016	$115K
October 2016	$117K
September 2016	$114K

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
3218 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$192,500	3	1	1,462	Off Market
3220 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$155,900	2	1	936	Off Market
3300 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$240,400	3	2	1,392	Off Market
3306 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$210,600	4	2	1,300	Off Market
3310 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$225,000	3	1	1,362	For Sale
3314 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$139,500	2	1	1,086	Off Market
3204 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$145,700	2	1	1,000	Off Market
3202 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$181,400	3	2	1,898	Off Market
2919 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.59	$175,400	3	1	1,383	Off Market
1601 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.61	$179,400	3	1	1,093	Off Market
2917 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.60	$174,800	3	1	1,142	Off Market
2913 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.60	$130,000	1	1	650	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3210 E 12th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1903

1,252 sqft

$164/sqft

Garage

About this House

1200 Square Foot Garage! There's Also A House That Comes With It. This Home Is Approved For Homepath Renovation Mortgage Financing. With A Little Work You'll Have Great Equity In This One.

3210 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,252 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1903. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $205,900, with a rent estimate of $1,673/month.

Home Details for 3210 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1903Year Updated: 2005
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10454 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 28, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$54,900
Aug 1, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$54,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,690	$224,700

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
4 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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Buy: $125k - $275k

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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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Trulia User
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.
Resident
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 3210 E 12th St

What is 3210 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3210 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $205,900.
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.
What do residents say about the Highland Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Highland Park, Des Moines.
Does 3210 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3210 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3210 E 12th St?
The lot at 3210 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,454 sq ft).