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 3500 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3500 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $208,700 .

What is the price history for 3500 E 8th St?

3500 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,250 in September 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 3500 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3500 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 3500 E 8th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 3500 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$208,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,208 sqft

3500 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 3, 2019 for $140,250

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$209K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.9%)

Since last sale

$67K (+48%)

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 +84% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$208K
July 2026	$210K
June 2026	$209K
May 2026	$208K
April 2026	$210K
March 2026	$209K
February 2026	$206K
January 2026	$202K
2025
December 2025	$200K
November 2025	$204K
October 2025	$206K
September 2025	$203K
August 2025	$206K
July 2025	$207K
June 2025	$209K
May 2025	$206K
April 2025	$205K
March 2025	$203K
February 2025	$200K
January 2025	$199K
2024
December 2024	$202K
November 2024	$204K
October 2024	$206K
September 2024	$206K
August 2024	$206K
July 2024	$213K
June 2024	$213K
May 2024	$214K
April 2024	$208K
March 2024	$205K
February 2024	$200K
January 2024	$198K
2023
December 2023	$199K
November 2023	$198K
October 2023	$200K
September 2023	$202K
August 2023	$202K
July 2023	$194K
June 2023	$194K
May 2023	$202K
April 2023	$198K
March 2023	$192K
February 2023	$188K
January 2023	$188K
2022
December 2022	$189K
November 2022	$191K
October 2022	$197K
September 2022	$198K
August 2022	$198K
July 2022	$199K
June 2022	$203K
May 2022	$202K
April 2022	$194K
March 2022	$189K
February 2022	$181K
January 2022	$180K
2021
December 2021	$181K
November 2021	$180K
October 2021	$180K
September 2021	$180K
August 2021	$181K
July 2021	$179K
June 2021	$173K
May 2021	$160K
April 2021	$157K
March 2021	$156K
February 2021	$154K
January 2021	$150K
2020
December 2020	$147K
November 2020	$148K
October 2020	$147K
September 2020	$147K
August 2020	$145K
July 2020	$146K
June 2020	$144K
May 2020	$144K
April 2020	$143K
March 2020	$142K
February 2020	$141K
January 2020	$141K
2019
December 2019	$141K
November 2019	$141K
October 2019	$141K
September 2019	$140K
August 2019	$141K
July 2019	$141K
June 2019	$137K
May 2019	$137K
April 2019	$138K
March 2019	$138K
February 2019	$137K
January 2019	$135K
2018
December 2018	$132K
November 2018	$134K
October 2018	$134K
September 2018	$131K
August 2018	$131K
July 2018	$132K
June 2018	$136K
May 2018	$135K
April 2018	$133K
March 2018	$130K
February 2018	$128K
January 2018	$125K
2017
December 2017	$119K
November 2017	$119K
October 2017	$118K
September 2017	$118K
August 2017	$119K
July 2017	$115K
June 2017	$114K
May 2017	$115K
April 2017	$116K
March 2017	$119K
February 2017	$114K
January 2017	$115K
2016
December 2016	$111K
November 2016	$113K
October 2016	$112K
September 2016	$112K
August 2016	$113K

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	0.16	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
3420 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$136,800	3	1	912	Off Market
3416 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$165,100	2	1	768	Off Market
3410 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$130,900	3	1	1,092	Off Market
714 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$196,500	3	1	996	Off Market
720 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$144,500	2	1	969	Off Market
3401 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$167,400	2	1	748	Off Market
3504 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$176,600	4	1	1,331	Off Market
3508 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$128,500	2	1	768	Off Market
3510 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$150,100	2	1	908	Off Market
3516 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$207,200	4	2	1,925	Off Market
3520 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$117,800	2	1	816	Off Market
715 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$129,700	2	1	792	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3500 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

1928

Living Area

1,208 sqft

Price/Sqft

$173

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3500 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA. 3500 E 8th St is in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,208 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7013 sqft and was built in 1928.

3500 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,208 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1928. It last sold for $140,250 on Sep 3, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $208,700, with a rent estimate of $1,832/month.

Home Details for 3500 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Garage Detached, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1928Year Updated: 1943
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7013 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$142,500
Sep 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$142,500
Sep 3, 2019 Source: DMMLS #586564	Sold	$140,250
Jul 12, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$142,500
Jul 10, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$142,500
Dec 24, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$103,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,084	$188,300

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 3500 E 8th St

What is 3500 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3500 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $208,700.
What is the price history for 3500 E 8th St?
3500 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,250 in September 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 3500 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3500 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 3500 E 8th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 3500 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.