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 3309 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3309 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $235,000 .

What is the price history for 3309 E 8th St?

3309 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $159,000 in August 2019.

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 3309 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3309 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3309 E 8th St?

The lot at 3309 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,665 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$235,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,064 sqft

3309 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 26, 2019 for $159,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$235K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$6K (+2.7%)

Since last sale

$77K (+48.2%)

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 +163% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$236K
July 2026	$238K
June 2026	$239K
May 2026	$238K
April 2026	$240K
March 2026	$227K
February 2026	$225K
January 2026	$226K
2025
December 2025	$224K
November 2025	$224K
October 2025	$226K
September 2025	$228K
August 2025	$229K
July 2025	$231K
June 2025	$231K
May 2025	$233K
April 2025	$229K
March 2025	$229K
February 2025	$226K
January 2025	$229K
2024
December 2024	$229K
November 2024	$230K
October 2024	$228K
September 2024	$229K
August 2024	$225K
July 2024	$227K
June 2024	$227K
May 2024	$228K
April 2024	$220K
March 2024	$218K
February 2024	$215K
January 2024	$214K
2023
December 2023	$215K
November 2023	$212K
October 2023	$218K
September 2023	$219K
August 2023	$219K
July 2023	$215K
June 2023	$213K
May 2023	$215K
April 2023	$211K
March 2023	$208K
February 2023	$203K
January 2023	$203K
2022
December 2022	$202K
November 2022	$204K
October 2022	$209K
September 2022	$212K
August 2022	$212K
July 2022	$211K
June 2022	$214K
May 2022	$213K
April 2022	$208K
March 2022	$204K
February 2022	$200K
January 2022	$197K
2021
December 2021	$197K
November 2021	$197K
October 2021	$197K
September 2021	$197K
August 2021	$196K
July 2021	$194K
June 2021	$185K
May 2021	$174K
April 2021	$176K
March 2021	$166K
February 2021	$161K
January 2021	$159K
2020
December 2020	$163K
November 2020	$168K
October 2020	$157K
September 2020	$157K
August 2020	$167K
July 2020	$167K
June 2020	$169K
May 2020	$175K
April 2020	$162K
March 2020	$161K
February 2020	$159K
January 2020	$160K
2019
December 2019	$160K
November 2019	$159K
October 2019	$159K
September 2019	$159K
August 2019	$159K
July 2019	$160K
June 2019	$160K
May 2019	$170K
April 2019	$179K
March 2019	$179K
February 2019	$178K
January 2019	$177K
2018
December 2018	$177K
November 2018	$176K
October 2018	$176K
September 2018	$176K
August 2018	$176K
July 2018	$175K
June 2018	$171K
May 2018	$165K
April 2018	$155K
March 2018	$138K
February 2018	$119K
January 2018	$121K
2017
December 2017	$108K
November 2017	$106K
October 2017	$102K
September 2017	$102K
August 2017	$95K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$88K
May 2017	$85K
April 2017	$85K
March 2017	$85K
February 2017	$86K
January 2017	$89K
2016
December 2016	$88K
November 2016	$88K
October 2016	$89K
September 2016	$88K
August 2016	$90K

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
3500 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$160,000	12/03/25	3	1	1,523

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
3315 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$170,000	2	2	1,199	Recently Sold
3317 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$152,900	2	1	786	Off Market
3323 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$145,000	3	2	1,252	Off Market
3320 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$149,200	3	1	1,075	Off Market
3318 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$139,300	3	2	1,202	Off Market
3312 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$187,900	4	2	1,347	Off Market
3303 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$138,200	2	1	922	Off Market
3233 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$153,300	3	1	1,142	Off Market
3219 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$168,100	3	1	993	Off Market
3215 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$189,000	3	1	1,368	Recently Sold
3211 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$122,000	3	1	800	Off Market
3207 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$135,000	2	1	797	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3309 E 8th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2018

Living Area

1,064 sqft

Price/Sqft

$221

Parking

Garage

About this House

Fabulous 3 bedroom 2 bathroom brand new ranch with wooden front porch! Open concept layout! Master suite off of kitchen with Â¾ bathroom. Features include modern styled kitchen with granite counter tops, beautiful white cabinets, stainless steel appliances including: stove, microwave, refrigerator and dish washer! 2 great sized spare bedrooms â can be used for an office or playroom! 1 car detached garage! Stop by today!

3309 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,064 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 2018. It last sold for $159,000 on Aug 26, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $235,000, with a rent estimate of $1,698/month.

Home Details for 3309 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowave
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2018
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 26, 2019 Source: DMMLS #581645	Sold	$159,000
Jul 9, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$159,900
Jun 26, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$159,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 20, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$164,900 Price decreased by 3%
May 29, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$169,900 Price decreased by 3%
May 3, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$174,900
Aug 6, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$20,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,304	$295,800

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 3309 E 8th St

What is 3309 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3309 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $235,000.
What is the price history for 3309 E 8th St?
3309 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $159,000 in August 2019.
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 3309 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3309 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3309 E 8th St?
The lot at 3309 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,665 sq ft).