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

OFF MARKET

3228 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,196 sqft

$160,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,108/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$160,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,108/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,196 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3228 3rd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1922

Living Area

1,196 sqft

Price/Sqft

$134

Parking

Garage

About this House

You're going to love the blend of character and livability that this home offers. The main living area features the original hardwood floors and has a office nook off the living room. The dining area is plenty large for hosting big family dinners and entertaining on the weekends. All appliances are included in the kitchen. The back yard is fully fenced and features a one car garage. New roof in 2020! Located near shopping, parks, and schools.

3228 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,196 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1922. It last sold for $125,000 on Jun 23, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $160,800, with a rent estimate of $1,112/month.

Home Details for 3228 3rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Mud Room, Pantry
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Carport, Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price History for 3228 3rd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/23/2021	$125,000	Sold	DMMLS #626593
Recording Date 06/23/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/17/2021	$130,000	Pending	DMMLS #626593

05/13/2021	$130,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #626593
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
04/19/2021	$135,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #626593
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
04/14/2021	$140,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #626593

07/25/2013	$74,000	Sold	DMMLS #417440
Recording Date 07/25/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/12/2013	$77,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/17/2012	$77,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

10/10/2012	$77,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,000 (-4%)
07/21/2012	$80,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-6%)
07/03/2012	$85,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-4%)
06/08/2012	$89,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/26/2012	$24,500	Sold	DMMLS #397831
Recording Date 04/26/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/18/2012	$26,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/04/2005	$52,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/04/2005 Contract Date 09/30/2005 County Transfer Tax $84 Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/24/1998	$12,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/24/1998 Contract Date 07/27/1998 County Transfer Tax $20 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,698
Assessment	$166,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3228 3rd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3017 3rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$110,000	06/18/26	2	1	1,002
3302 1st St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$75,000	08/27/25	2	1	862

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $138,100
2 bd
1 ba
736 sqft
3222 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $144,000
2 bd
1 ba
920 sqft
3220 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $150,000
2 bd
1 ba
790 sqft
3131 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,200
4 bd
1 ba
1,482 sqft
3201 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $143,400
4 bd
2 ba
1,570 sqft
3205 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $190,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,249 sqft
3209 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,064 sqft
3302 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $200,900
6 bd
2 ba
1,888 sqft
3306 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $157,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,048 sqft
3310 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $257,600
6 bd
3 ba
2,199 sqft
3320 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
Fathom Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $139,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,618 sqft
3315 4th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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Buy: $85k - $340k

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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
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
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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.
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.
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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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