Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

What is 347 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 347 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $108,500 .

What is the price history for 347 E Creston Ave?

347 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $20,199 in August 2012.

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 347 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 347 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 347 E Creston Ave?

The lot at 347 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.50 acres (21,976 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$108,500

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
840 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

347 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $795/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 3, 2012 for $20,199

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$109K

Since last month

$6K (+5.4%)

Since last year

$13K (+13.5%)

Since last sale

$88K (+437.2%)

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 +52% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$109K
August 2026	$103K
July 2026	$104K
June 2026	$103K
May 2026	$106K
April 2026	$105K
March 2026	$101K
February 2026	$101K
January 2026	$105K
2025
December 2025	$100K
November 2025	$101K
October 2025	$103K
September 2025	$96K
August 2025	$102K
July 2025	$105K
June 2025	$101K
May 2025	$107K
April 2025	$106K
March 2025	$104K
February 2025	$101K
January 2025	$103K
2024
December 2024	$106K
November 2024	$108K
October 2024	$110K
September 2024	$111K
August 2024	$117K
July 2024	$119K
June 2024	$119K
May 2024	$119K
April 2024	$113K
March 2024	$108K
February 2024	$105K
January 2024	$103K
2023
December 2023	$102K
November 2023	$102K
October 2023	$103K
September 2023	$101K
August 2023	$103K
July 2023	$113K
June 2023	$105K
May 2023	$103K
April 2023	$99K
March 2023	$97K
February 2023	$100K
January 2023	$105K
2022
December 2022	$107K
November 2022	$109K
October 2022	$110K
September 2022	$110K
August 2022	$109K
July 2022	$113K
June 2022	$115K
May 2022	$114K
April 2022	$109K
March 2022	$104K
February 2022	$101K
January 2022	$101K
2021
December 2021	$102K
November 2021	$103K
October 2021	$106K
September 2021	$107K
August 2021	$108K
July 2021	$112K
June 2021	$114K
May 2021	$117K
April 2021	$121K
March 2021	$116K
February 2021	$112K
January 2021	$107K
2020
December 2020	$104K
November 2020	$102K
October 2020	$106K
September 2020	$105K
August 2020	$88K
July 2020	$89K
June 2020	$87K
May 2020	$87K
April 2020	$91K
March 2020	$91K
February 2020	$97K
January 2020	$96K
2019
December 2019	$90K
November 2019	$87K
October 2019	$89K
September 2019	$94K
August 2019	$96K
July 2019	$98K
June 2019	$99K
May 2019	$104K
April 2019	$93K
March 2019	$89K
February 2019	$90K
January 2019	$90K
2018
December 2018	$91K
November 2018	$92K
October 2018	$87K
September 2018	$84K
August 2018	$84K
July 2018	$88K
June 2018	$87K
May 2018	$83K
April 2018	$83K
March 2018	$83K
February 2018	$79K
January 2018	$80K
2017
December 2017	$85K
November 2017	$85K
October 2017	$83K
September 2017	$81K
August 2017	$77K
July 2017	$77K
June 2017	$76K
May 2017	$75K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$71K
February 2017	$70K
January 2017	$72K
2016
December 2016	$71K
November 2016	$71K
October 2016	$72K
September 2016	$71K

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
2430 S Union St, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$28,649	08/14/26	1	1	480
34 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$150,000	12/15/25	3	1	1,020

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
343 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$189,600	4	2	884	Off Market
353 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$270,000	3	2	1,432	Off Market
411 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$189,900	4	2	1,190	Off Market
407 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$195,900	4	1	1,335	Recently Sold
415 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$244,200	5	3	1,152	Off Market
419 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$190,400	3	1	985	Off Market
333 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$297,800	3	3	1,968	Off Market
329 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$229,900	3	2	1,768	For Sale
307 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$160,200	3	1	894	Off Market
315 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$187,700	3	1	1,043	Off Market
231 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$255,600	3	2.5	1,199	Off Market
224 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.14	$135,500	2	1	968	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1930

0.5 acre lot

840 sqft

$129/sqft

About this House

It's a great size 1 bedroom house in a friendly neighborhood. Close to downtown and bus stop is just couple blocks away. Comes with a huge backyard and a shed for storage. Plenty of dining and grocery options downtown or on SE 14th. Income requirement = $3000/month. Small pet allowed. Pet security deposit $200. Monthly pet rent $20/pet.

Tenant pays for all utilities and responsible for yard maintenance and snow removal.

347 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 840 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1930. It last sold for $20,199 on Aug 3, 2012. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2019 with an asking price of $750 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $108,500, with a rent estimate of $926/month.

Home Details for 347 E Creston Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Dec 26, 2019 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$750
Dec 22, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$750
Jun 6, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$740
Jun 2, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$740
Aug 3, 2012 Source: DMMLS #401877	Sold	$20,199
May 31, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$21,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,140	$116,700

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

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Indianola Hills

At least 19 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say car is needed
65 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say there's wildlife
59 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
37 % Say it's quiet
25 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Monica Xlo
Visitor
10mo ago
"Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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Cicily Hook
Resident
2y ago
"There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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Lacey N.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"I lived in the neighborhood for 6 years and I loved it! People are always willing to help and very friendly "
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Samuel Solano
Resident
7y ago
"Nice, safe, part of the south side. Good restaurants with easy access to downtown! Most neighborhoods are really quiet."
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Bacon
Resident
7y ago
"Cheap neighborhood with a lot of issues. It is not the greatest neighborhood, but you can tell most of the people here do not care about its deteriorating value and culture. Cannot wait to move out of here next month."
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markdavis65
12y ago
"Nice family area of Des Moines. Right off South Union, so easy access to downtown for work and nightlife. "
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Frequently asked questions about 347 E Creston Ave

What is 347 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 347 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $108,500.
What is the price history for 347 E Creston Ave?
347 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $20,199 in August 2012.
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 347 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 347 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 347 E Creston Ave?
The lot at 347 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.50 acres (21,976 sq ft).