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

3420 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
836 sqft

$138,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $966/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$138,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $966/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

836 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3420 3rd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1895

Living Area

836 sqft

Price/Sqft

$166

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single family home is located in the Highland Park area of Des Moines. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom with laundry on the first floor. This home has been completely updated with new windows, bath, kitchen, carpet, lots of great upgrades! Built-in dishwasher included. Lots of nice extras, like a single garage, central air, deck with fenced back yard, basement storage, solid panel doors, oak woodwork, ceiling fans (with remote) and a three season porch! A must see! Convenient location close to groceries, interstate or downtown access; This is a very efficient home too with low utilities! Sorry no pets accepted.

We require the first months rent plus security deposit at the time you sign your lease. The security deposit is for verifiable income. Sorry no pets accepted unless it is specifically identified in our listing. We welcome Section 8 Renters. We are locally owned and operated and provide rental housing as well as property management services in the Greater Des Moines Area. Be aware of internet rental scams. We will never request your credit card or bank account information over the phone or ask you to pay up front to view a property and all of our property listings will always include a specific address of the property. For more information and to check out all our available properties visit our website at www.dmhouserentals.com

3420 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 836 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1895. It last sold for $113,000 on May 4, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2018 with an asking price of $895 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 30, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $138,900, with a rent estimate of $1,187/month.

Home Details for 3420 3rd St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1895Year Updated: 2004
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6359 sqft

Price History for 3420 3rd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/04/2023	$113,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/04/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/30/2018	$895	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

08/15/2018	$895	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

06/23/2017	$835	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/14/2017	$835	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

03/22/2016	$825	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

02/16/2016	$825	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

07/22/2014	$800	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/13/2014	$800	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

11/01/2002	$42,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/01/2002 Contract Date 11/01/2002 County Transfer Tax $67 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	$2,034
Assessment	$116,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3420 3rd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3302 1st St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$75,000	08/27/25	2	1	862
3704 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$125,000	08/05/25	2	1	792
3017 3rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$110,000	06/18/26	2	1	1,002

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $160,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,386 sqft
3500 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,187 sqft
3506 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $137,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,188 sqft
3510 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,482 sqft
3507 5th Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,306 sqft
3409 5th Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $177,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,145 sqft
3416 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $153,900
2 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
3410 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $128,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,122 sqft
3408 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $239,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,350 sqft
3400 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $210,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,540 sqft
3403 4th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,200
2 bd
2 ba
938 sqft
315 Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313

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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.
Prev. Resident
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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