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 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Studio
6 Baths
2,520 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

$307,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,023/mo*

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$307,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,023/mo*

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Studio

6 Baths

2,520 sqft

(on 0.29 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3420 E 12th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1977

Lot Size

0.29 acres

Living Area

2,520 sqft

Price/Sqft

$122

Parking

Garage

About this House

There Is Much To Offer In This Twin Style Home. In Addition To Everything This Home Has To Offer Both Homes Have Enclosed Back Porches, Double Garages, And Finished Lower Levels With Additional Kitchens. Nicely Landscaped Yards With Many Flowers. Newer Furnaces And New Roof On Home And Garages.

3420 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a studio, 6 bathroom, 2,520 sqft multi-family in Highland Park, built in 1977. It last sold for $201,500 on Jun 14, 2005. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $307,500, with a rent estimate of $1,399/month.

Home Details for 3420 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 10
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1977
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price History for 3420 E 12th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/14/2005	$201,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/14/2005 Contract Date 06/07/2005 County Transfer Tax $322 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	$6,536
Assessment	$371,100

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $229,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,350 sqft
3416 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $238,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,470 sqft
3413 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $190,200
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1203 E Oak Park Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,600
3 bd
2 ba
948 sqft
3417 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,200
3 bd
2 ba
768 sqft
1213 E Oak Park Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,500
2 bd
1 ba
932 sqft
1223 E Oak Park Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,600
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
2004 Glenbrook Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50316
FOR SALE
$159,000
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
1602 Wilson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,600
2 bd
2 ba
888 sqft
1550 Wilson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,900
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
1546 Wilson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,600
2 bd
1 ba
968 sqft
1542 Wilson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,300
2 bd
1 ba
776 sqft
1538 Wilson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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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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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
Resident
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.
Resident
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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