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 3401 Wright St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3401 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is $153,900 .

What is the price history for 3401 Wright St?

3401 Wright St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $94,500 in October 2009.

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 3401 Wright St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3401 Wright St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3401 Wright St?

The lot at 3401 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,314 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$153,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
958 sqft

3401 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,111/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 20, 2009 for $94,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$154K

Since last month

$700 (+0.5%)

Since last year

$400 (-0.3%)

Since last sale

$59K (+62.6%)

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 +94% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$154K
August 2026	$153K
July 2026	$154K
June 2026	$153K
May 2026	$151K
April 2026	$154K
March 2026	$153K
February 2026	$151K
January 2026	$146K
2025
December 2025	$145K
November 2025	$148K
October 2025	$148K
September 2025	$154K
August 2025	$156K
July 2025	$158K
June 2025	$157K
May 2025	$157K
April 2025	$154K
March 2025	$153K
February 2025	$150K
January 2025	$151K
2024
December 2024	$154K
November 2024	$157K
October 2024	$158K
September 2024	$157K
August 2024	$156K
July 2024	$158K
June 2024	$159K
May 2024	$159K
April 2024	$157K
March 2024	$154K
February 2024	$150K
January 2024	$149K
2023
December 2023	$150K
November 2023	$149K
October 2023	$151K
September 2023	$152K
August 2023	$153K
July 2023	$158K
June 2023	$157K
May 2023	$151K
April 2023	$147K
March 2023	$142K
February 2023	$140K
January 2023	$140K
2022
December 2022	$140K
November 2022	$141K
October 2022	$148K
September 2022	$150K
August 2022	$150K
July 2022	$151K
June 2022	$152K
May 2022	$150K
April 2022	$144K
March 2022	$140K
February 2022	$136K
January 2022	$135K
2021
December 2021	$135K
November 2021	$136K
October 2021	$136K
September 2021	$137K
August 2021	$138K
July 2021	$138K
June 2021	$136K
May 2021	$132K
April 2021	$125K
March 2021	$121K
February 2021	$119K
January 2021	$119K
2020
December 2020	$118K
November 2020	$119K
October 2020	$120K
September 2020	$120K
August 2020	$117K
July 2020	$116K
June 2020	$110K
May 2020	$108K
April 2020	$105K
March 2020	$106K
February 2020	$105K
January 2020	$105K
2019
December 2019	$103K
November 2019	$102K
October 2019	$100K
September 2019	$101K
August 2019	$100K
July 2019	$100K
June 2019	$98K
May 2019	$94K
April 2019	$95K
March 2019	$96K
February 2019	$96K
January 2019	$95K
2018
December 2018	$94K
November 2018	$92K
October 2018	$92K
September 2018	$92K
August 2018	$91K
July 2018	$91K
June 2018	$96K
May 2018	$94K
April 2018	$98K
March 2018	$97K
February 2018	$95K
January 2018	$101K
2017
December 2017	$78K
November 2017	$79K
October 2017	$78K
September 2017	$79K
August 2017	$76K
July 2017	$83K
June 2017	$83K
May 2017	$87K
April 2017	$87K
March 2017	$87K
February 2017	$88K
January 2017	$88K
2016
December 2016	$78K
November 2016	$78K
October 2016	$80K
September 2016	$79K

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
3405 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$173,600	2	2	850	Off Market
3409 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$154,100	2	1	722	Off Market
3411 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$135,700	2	1	924	Off Market
3415 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$144,300	3	1	876	Off Market
3417 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$202,100	3	1	936	Off Market
3423 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$285,000	4	3	1,162	Off Market
1533 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.28	$222,700	7	3	3,451	Off Market
1529 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.30	$183,000	3	2	952	Off Market
1525 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.31	$149,000	3	1	1,338	Off Market
1517 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.32	$206,200	3	2	1,215	Off Market
1515 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.33	$323,200	4	2	2,356	Off Market
1507 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.34	$322,800	4	2	2,541	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3401 Wright St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1918

958 sqft

$161/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great Home With Exceptionally Large Living Room (16X18) Also Dining Rm, 2 Good Sized Bedrooms, Updated Bath With Bubble Tub. Newer Plumbing, Wiring, Windows. All Appliances Stay Including Washer And Dryer. Basement Has An Egress Window, Workshop Area, Storage Rm And Half Bath. A One Car Garage Plus Deck With Fenced Back Yard. Quick Possession Available! 1 Yr Home Warranty For The New Owner!

3401 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 958 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1918. It last sold for $94,500 on Oct 20, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $153,900, with a rent estimate of $1,155/month.

Home Details for 3401 Wright St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918Year Updated: 1996
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5314 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 20, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$94,500
Jul 2, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$95,000 Price decreased by 5%
Jun 6, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$100,000
May 23, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$89,500
Jun 14, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$79,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,232	$141,800

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

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

33 Homes For You
Buy: $125k - $270k

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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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7y 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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Frequently asked questions about 3401 Wright St

What is 3401 Wright St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3401 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is $153,900.
What is the price history for 3401 Wright St?
3401 Wright St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $94,500 in October 2009.
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 3401 Wright St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3401 Wright St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3401 Wright St?
The lot at 3401 Wright St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,314 sq ft).