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 3217 3rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3217 3rd St in Des Moines, IA is $135,800 .

What is the price history for 3217 3rd St?

3217 3rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $29,870 in November 2019.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 3217 3rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3217 3rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3217 3rd St?

The lot at 3217 3rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.27 acres (11,718 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$135,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
900 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

3217 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 27, 2019 for $29,870

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$136K

Since last month

$7K (-5.2%)

Since last year

$7K (-5.2%)

Since last sale

$106K (+354.6%)

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 +56% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$136K
July 2026	$143K
June 2026	$139K
May 2026	$141K
April 2026	$140K
March 2026	$136K
February 2026	$132K
January 2026	$133K
2025
December 2025	$132K
November 2025	$137K
October 2025	$140K
September 2025	$140K
August 2025	$143K
July 2025	$146K
June 2025	$142K
May 2025	$141K
April 2025	$144K
March 2025	$141K
February 2025	$139K
January 2025	$137K
2024
December 2024	$146K
November 2024	$149K
October 2024	$141K
September 2024	$140K
August 2024	$140K
July 2024	$144K
June 2024	$146K
May 2024	$148K
April 2024	$145K
March 2024	$143K
February 2024	$136K
January 2024	$134K
2023
December 2023	$135K
November 2023	$133K
October 2023	$135K
September 2023	$136K
January 2023	$131K
2022
December 2022	$131K
November 2022	$136K
October 2022	$141K
September 2022	$141K
August 2022	$142K
July 2022	$146K
June 2022	$148K
May 2022	$144K
April 2022	$136K
March 2022	$129K
February 2022	$121K
January 2022	$122K
2021
December 2021	$125K
November 2021	$125K
October 2021	$126K
September 2021	$128K
August 2021	$131K
July 2021	$135K
June 2021	$139K
May 2021	$134K
April 2021	$128K
March 2021	$122K
February 2021	$122K
January 2021	$121K
2020
December 2020	$119K
November 2020	$118K
October 2020	$120K
September 2020	$119K
August 2020	$31K
July 2020	$31K
June 2020	$31K
May 2020	$31K
April 2020	$30K
March 2020	$30K
February 2020	$30K
January 2020	$30K
2019
December 2019	$30K
November 2019	$30K
October 2019	$119K
September 2019	$120K
August 2019	$120K
July 2019	$120K
June 2019	$120K
May 2019	$121K
April 2019	$120K
March 2019	$119K
February 2019	$116K
January 2019	$113K
2018
December 2018	$111K
November 2018	$109K
October 2018	$111K
September 2018	$111K
August 2018	$109K
July 2018	$108K
June 2018	$104K
May 2018	$105K
April 2018	$104K
March 2018	$104K
February 2018	$108K
January 2018	$107K
2017
December 2017	$113K
November 2017	$111K
October 2017	$109K
September 2017	$106K
August 2017	$97K
July 2017	$96K
June 2017	$95K
May 2017	$96K
April 2017	$94K
March 2017	$91K
February 2017	$89K
January 2017	$87K
2016
December 2016	$90K
November 2016	$89K
October 2016	$87K
September 2016	$87K

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
2900 1st St, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$17,262	07/14/26	2	1	743
2811 1st St, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$61,000	05/12/26	2	1	1,009
2817 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$52,500	06/18/26	2	1	792
3017 3rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$110,000	06/18/26	2	1	1,002

Home facts updated by county records

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
3219 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$111,300	1	1	660	Off Market
3223 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$223,400	4	2	1,626	Off Market
3303 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.04	$96,900	3	1	1,440	Off Market
3305 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.05	$223,500	3	1	1,517	Off Market
3315 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.06	$153,900	2	1	798	Off Market
3209 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$189,600	3	2	1,249	Off Market
3205 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$132,300	4	2	1,570	Off Market
3201 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$170,200	4	1	1,482	Off Market
3131 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.04	$150,200	2	1	790	Off Market
3220 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.04	$141,700	2	1	920	Off Market
3222 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.04	$137,300	2	1	736	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1896

0.27 acre lot

900 sqft

$151/sqft

Garage

About this House

This 1.5 story home is ready for a new owner...and features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a basement. This home needs lots of repairs, but you can see the possibilities! Bring the contractor, and start planning your remodel!

3217 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1896. It last sold for $29,870 on Nov 27, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $135,800, with a rent estimate of $1,180/month.

Home Details for 3217 3rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirCooling 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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1896Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 27, 2019 Source: DMMLS #589143	Sold	$29,870
Oct 2, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$28,600
Sep 18, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$28,600 Price decreased by 21%
Sep 15, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$36,200 Price decreased by 6%
Aug 14, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$38,500
May 24, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$67,851
Apr 6, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$47,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,156	$124,100

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Oak Park Elementary School
K-5
Public
295 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
My children LOVE this school. They have wonderful, dedicated staff that are always willing to go the extra mile to help a child or family in need. My son particularly enjoys the GT program, something that wasn't offered in the "better" school in the suburbs that he attended previously. Both of my children really enjoy the extra curricular activities as well as the personal attention they get from every member of staff, even the crossing guards know their names!
Parent Review
10y ago
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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 3217 3rd St

What is 3217 3rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3217 3rd St in Des Moines, IA is $135,800.
What is the price history for 3217 3rd St?
3217 3rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $29,870 in November 2019.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 3217 3rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3217 3rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3217 3rd St?
The lot at 3217 3rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.27 acres (11,718 sq ft).