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

As of early 2026, 96% of users say it's dog friendly

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

As of early 2026, 95% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 85% of users say car is needed

Does Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say there are sidewalks

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

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 81% of users say yards are well-kept

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

As of early 2026, 80% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 74% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 71% of users say there's wildlife

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

As of early 2026, 48% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 47% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 46% of users say there are community events

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

As of early 2026, 27% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 3501 Rose Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3501 Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is $589,400 .

What is the price history for 3501 Rose Ave?

3501 Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $37,000 in May 1998.

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 3501 Rose Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 3501 Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3501 Rose Ave?

The lot at 3501 Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.30 acres (12,980 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

3501 Rose Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321

Southwestern Hills

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,203 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$589,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,853/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$589,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,853/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

4 Baths

3,203 sqft

(on 0.30 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$589K

Since last month

$8K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$23K (+4%)

Since last sale

$553K (+1,494.6%)

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
August 2026	$590K
July 2026	$598K
June 2026	$596K
May 2026	$582K
April 2026	$580K
March 2026	$578K
February 2026	$563K
January 2026	$562K
2025
December 2025	$570K
November 2025	$577K
October 2025	$573K
September 2025	$562K
August 2025	$567K
July 2025	$564K
June 2025	$572K
May 2025	$566K
April 2025	$559K
March 2025	$549K
February 2025	$538K
January 2025	$541K
2024
December 2024	$543K
November 2024	$544K
October 2024	$550K
September 2024	$549K
August 2024	$540K
July 2024	$547K
June 2024	$545K
May 2024	$550K
April 2024	$532K
March 2024	$529K
February 2024	$521K
January 2024	$516K
2023
December 2023	$520K
November 2023	$523K
October 2023	$522K
September 2023	$514K
August 2023	$519K
July 2023	$517K
June 2023	$520K
May 2023	$527K
April 2023	$515K
March 2023	$510K
February 2023	$494K
January 2023	$488K
2022
December 2022	$488K
November 2022	$497K
October 2022	$511K
September 2022	$514K
August 2022	$508K
July 2022	$510K
June 2022	$513K
May 2022	$512K
April 2022	$497K
March 2022	$485K
February 2022	$467K
January 2022	$462K
2021
December 2021	$467K
November 2021	$468K
October 2021	$466K
September 2021	$467K
August 2021	$469K
July 2021	$473K
June 2021	$488K
May 2021	$509K
April 2021	$493K
March 2021	$490K
February 2021	$485K
January 2021	$474K
2020
December 2020	$461K
November 2020	$459K
October 2020	$455K
September 2020	$447K
August 2020	$444K
July 2020	$444K
June 2020	$440K
May 2020	$444K
April 2020	$451K
March 2020	$450K
February 2020	$429K
January 2020	$434K
2019
December 2019	$436K
November 2019	$445K
October 2019	$431K
September 2019	$443K
August 2019	$442K
July 2019	$411K
June 2019	$421K
May 2019	$425K
April 2019	$439K
March 2019	$434K
February 2019	$426K
January 2019	$421K
2018
December 2018	$442K
November 2018	$420K
October 2018	$422K
September 2018	$432K
August 2018	$429K
July 2018	$428K
June 2018	$421K
May 2018	$422K
April 2018	$419K
March 2018	$412K
February 2018	$428K
January 2018	$432K
2017
December 2017	$390K
November 2017	$389K
October 2017	$390K
September 2017	$391K
August 2017	$388K
July 2017	$391K
June 2017	$393K
May 2017	$396K
April 2017	$395K
March 2017	$386K
February 2017	$390K
January 2017	$370K
2016
December 2016	$352K
November 2016	$352K
October 2016	$366K
September 2016	$369K
August 2016	$387K

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
3718 SW 36th St, Des Moines, IA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$375,000	12/24/25	3	4	2,333

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
3714 SW 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.02	$409,100	5	3	2,160	Off Market
3710 SW 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.03	$431,800	3	4	2,330	Off Market
3606 SW 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.09	$601,900	5	4	2,192	Off Market
3707 SW 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.06	$414,800	4	3.5	2,225	Off Market
3711 SW 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.05	$443,900	4	4	2,304	Off Market
3715 SW 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.04	$439,000	4	4	2,388	Off Market
3719 SW 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.02	$513,500	5	4	2,646	Off Market
3715 SW 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.03	$370,700	3	3	2,096	Off Market
3709 SW 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.04	$396,200	3	3	2,254	Off Market
3705 SW 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.05	$422,500	4	3	1,702	Off Market
3701 SW 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.07	$445,800	4	3	2,768	Off Market
3615 SW 36th St, Des Moines, IA 50321	0.08	$446,000	4	3	1,752	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3501 Rose Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1998

Lot Size

0.3 acres

Living Area

3,203 sqft

Price/Sqft

$184

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3501 Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA. 3501 Rose Ave is in the Southwestern Hills neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50321. This property has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and approximately 3,203 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.30 acres and was built in 1998.

3501 Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,203 sqft single-family home in Southwestern Hills, built in 1998. It last sold for $37,000 on May 22, 1998. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $589,400, with a rent estimate of $2,941/month.

Home Details for 3501 Rose Ave

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: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1998Year Updated: 2005
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 22, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$37,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$11,508	$587,200

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

Jefferson Elementary School
PK-5
Public
309 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The best school in Des Moines.Teachers are very dedicated and kind.
Parent Review
7y ago
7 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Southwestern Hills

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What Locals Say about Southwestern Hills

At least 21 Trulia users voted on each feature.

96 % Say it's dog friendly
95 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say car is needed
83 % Say there are sidewalks
81 % Say there's holiday spirit
81 % Say yards are well-kept
80 % Say people would walk alone at night
78 % Say it's quiet
74 % Say streets are well-lit
71 % Say there's wildlife
64 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
47 % Say neighbors are friendly
46 % Say there are community events
27 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Visitor
2y ago
"Everything about it is great it’s peaceful it were cozy but now I’m looking for something much newer and something that fits me."
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George
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6y ago
"Easy access to downtown. Public transportation is not readily available near the neighborhood. Bike trails are close by."
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sellerssps
11y ago
"Close to downtown and all it offers, Grays lake and Waterworks are within walking or biking. Great neighbors and variety of homrs, no cookie cutter suburbs!"
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RNHENDE
13y ago
"40 units on over 8 acres of wooded property with pool, club house, tennis court, walking paths. Bike to downtown Des Moines, restaurants, farmers market, concerts, theatre, events. 20 minutes to new upscale shopping center. Relaxed, easy lifestyle. Pet friendly"
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Laura
13y ago
"I live in this neighborhood...it is quiet, clean and friendly. Great location to everything!"
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lrgram80
13y ago
"I love it, Quiet kid friendly, low traffic area, close to stores restaurants, Lots of mature trees. Away from busy City. "
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Frequently asked questions about 3501 Rose Ave

What is 3501 Rose Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3501 Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is $589,400.
What is the price history for 3501 Rose Ave?
3501 Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $37,000 in May 1998.
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 3501 Rose Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 3501 Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3501 Rose Ave?
The lot at 3501 Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.30 acres (12,980 sq ft).