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 3211 Wright St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3211 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is $223,700 .

What is the price history for 3211 Wright St?

3211 Wright St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $93,500 in May 2011.

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 3211 Wright St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3211 Wright St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3211 Wright St?

The lot at 3211 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,650 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$223,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,283 sqft

3211 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 31, 2011 for $93,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$224K

Since last month

$4K (-1.7%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.6%)

Since last sale

$130K (+139.5%)

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 +83% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$224K
July 2026	$228K
June 2026	$230K
May 2026	$231K
April 2026	$229K
March 2026	$227K
February 2026	$224K
January 2026	$221K
2025
December 2025	$216K
November 2025	$219K
October 2025	$220K
September 2025	$215K
August 2025	$216K
July 2025	$218K
June 2025	$221K
May 2025	$221K
April 2025	$221K
March 2025	$219K
February 2025	$217K
January 2025	$216K
2024
December 2024	$216K
November 2024	$219K
October 2024	$217K
September 2024	$219K
August 2024	$218K
July 2024	$219K
June 2024	$218K
May 2024	$219K
April 2024	$217K
March 2024	$215K
February 2024	$209K
January 2024	$207K
2023
December 2023	$206K
November 2023	$205K
October 2023	$206K
September 2023	$207K
August 2023	$209K
July 2023	$210K
June 2023	$210K
May 2023	$209K
April 2023	$204K
March 2023	$198K
February 2023	$190K
January 2023	$186K
2022
December 2022	$188K
November 2022	$190K
October 2022	$196K
September 2022	$196K
August 2022	$197K
July 2022	$198K
June 2022	$199K
May 2022	$197K
April 2022	$190K
March 2022	$186K
February 2022	$180K
January 2022	$178K
2021
December 2021	$179K
November 2021	$179K
October 2021	$175K
September 2021	$175K
August 2021	$176K
July 2021	$176K
June 2021	$170K
May 2021	$162K
April 2021	$158K
March 2021	$154K
February 2021	$150K
January 2021	$148K
2020
December 2020	$147K
November 2020	$146K
October 2020	$148K
September 2020	$146K
August 2020	$147K
July 2020	$149K
June 2020	$149K
May 2020	$150K
April 2020	$150K
March 2020	$150K
February 2020	$151K
January 2020	$153K
2019
December 2019	$151K
November 2019	$149K
October 2019	$149K
September 2019	$150K
August 2019	$150K
July 2019	$150K
June 2019	$151K
May 2019	$148K
April 2019	$147K
March 2019	$149K
February 2019	$148K
January 2019	$143K
2018
December 2018	$139K
November 2018	$140K
October 2018	$140K
September 2018	$140K
August 2018	$138K
July 2018	$135K
June 2018	$138K
May 2018	$136K
April 2018	$136K
March 2018	$134K
February 2018	$133K
January 2018	$132K
2017
December 2017	$132K
November 2017	$130K
October 2017	$128K
September 2017	$130K
August 2017	$128K
July 2017	$128K
June 2017	$126K
May 2017	$127K
April 2017	$126K
March 2017	$126K
February 2017	$124K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$124K
November 2016	$123K
October 2016	$122K
September 2016	$121K
August 2016	$122K

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
3215 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$154,900	2	1	775	Off Market
3217 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$187,900	2	2	832	Off Market
3223 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$123,200	2	1	1,150	Off Market
3225 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$173,500	2	1	1,035	Off Market
3307 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$150,500	3	1	944	Off Market
3309 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$174,000	2	1	804	Off Market
3207 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$237,600	3	2	1,530	Off Market
3201 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$190,000	2	2	884	Off Market
3123 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$157,600	2	2	1,078	Off Market
3119 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$192,200	4	2	1,488	Off Market
3115 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$171,600	2	1	1,143	Off Market
3109 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$134,400	1	1	772	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3211 Wright St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1955

Living Area

1,283 sqft

Price/Sqft

$174

Parking

Garage

About this House

Incredible value!! 3 bedroom 3 bath home updated inside & out. All appliances stay including washer & dryer + stove & frig in 2nd kitchen in lower level (possible Mother-in-law quarters). Beautiful oak kitchen. Hardwood floors on 1st floor. Very light & bright. A bathroom can be found on all 3 levels. Possible 4th bedroom in finished lower level + 3/4 bath. 1st floor master bedroom. Fenced backyard w/play set, patio & garden area. Improvements include high efficiency furnace, A/C, electrical, ti

3211 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,283 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1955. It last sold for $93,500 on May 31, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $223,700, with a rent estimate of $1,785/month.

Home Details for 3211 Wright 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: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955Year Updated: 1997
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6650 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 31, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$93,500
Mar 17, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$100,000 Price decreased by 9%
Jan 11, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$110,000 Price decreased by 4%
Dec 4, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$115,000 Price decreased by 2%
Oct 16, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$117,000 Price decreased by 3%
Sep 22, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$120,000 Price increased by 0%
Jun 26, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$119,900 Price decreased by 4%
Mar 21, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,710	$212,400

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 3211 Wright St

What is 3211 Wright St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3211 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is $223,700.
What is the price history for 3211 Wright St?
3211 Wright St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $93,500 in May 2011.
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 3211 Wright St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3211 Wright St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3211 Wright St?
The lot at 3211 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,650 sq ft).