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 3503 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3503 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $141,900 .

What is the price history for 3503 E 8th St?

3503 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $47,000 in December 1993.

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 3503 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3503 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3503 E 8th St?

The lot at 3503 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$141,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,248 sqft

3503 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 2, 1993 for $47,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$142K

Since last month

$900 (-0.6%)

Since last year

$9K (-5.8%)

Since last sale

$95K (+201.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +35% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$142K
July 2026	$143K
June 2026	$143K
May 2026	$147K
April 2026	$153K
March 2026	$149K
February 2026	$145K
January 2026	$148K
2025
December 2025	$142K
November 2025	$137K
October 2025	$137K
September 2025	$148K
August 2025	$151K
July 2025	$156K
June 2025	$152K
May 2025	$157K
April 2025	$149K
March 2025	$156K
February 2025	$150K
January 2025	$156K
2024
December 2024	$159K
November 2024	$160K
October 2024	$162K
September 2024	$161K
August 2024	$161K
July 2024	$170K
June 2024	$171K
May 2024	$172K
April 2024	$161K
March 2024	$155K
February 2024	$148K
January 2024	$147K
2023
December 2023	$147K
November 2023	$145K
October 2023	$152K
September 2023	$153K
August 2023	$157K
July 2023	$160K
June 2023	$162K
May 2023	$161K
April 2023	$155K
March 2023	$152K
February 2023	$155K
January 2023	$159K
2022
December 2022	$160K
November 2022	$163K
October 2022	$167K
September 2022	$171K
August 2022	$171K
July 2022	$173K
June 2022	$173K
May 2022	$171K
April 2022	$163K
March 2022	$157K
February 2022	$148K
January 2022	$147K
2021
December 2021	$149K
November 2021	$150K
October 2021	$151K
September 2021	$152K
August 2021	$153K
July 2021	$154K
June 2021	$151K
May 2021	$144K
April 2021	$141K
March 2021	$138K
February 2021	$135K
January 2021	$133K
2020
December 2020	$134K
November 2020	$135K
October 2020	$135K
September 2020	$132K
August 2020	$130K
July 2020	$129K
June 2020	$129K
May 2020	$129K
April 2020	$131K
March 2020	$131K
February 2020	$134K
January 2020	$135K
2019
December 2019	$133K
November 2019	$130K
October 2019	$131K
September 2019	$134K
August 2019	$135K
July 2019	$135K
June 2019	$128K
May 2019	$128K
April 2019	$129K
March 2019	$129K
February 2019	$127K
January 2019	$126K
2018
December 2018	$124K
November 2018	$124K
October 2018	$122K
September 2018	$121K
August 2018	$120K
July 2018	$121K
June 2018	$118K
May 2018	$115K
April 2018	$117K
March 2018	$114K
February 2018	$113K
January 2018	$113K
2017
December 2017	$115K
November 2017	$113K
October 2017	$115K
September 2017	$115K
August 2017	$109K
July 2017	$109K
June 2017	$106K
May 2017	$107K
April 2017	$107K
March 2017	$105K
February 2017	$103K
January 2017	$105K
2016
December 2016	$106K
November 2016	$106K
October 2016	$110K
September 2016	$107K
August 2016	$105K

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
3509 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$162,500	2	1	859	Off Market
3511 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$179,000	3	2	1,192	Off Market
3515 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$153,000	2	1	768	Off Market
809 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$116,500	2	1	768	Recently Sold
3521 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$158,500	2	1	852	Recently Sold
810 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$120,800	2	1	824	Off Market
3501 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$135,600	2	1	768	Off Market
3419 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$121,100	3	1	888	Off Market
3415 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$149,200	2	1	792	Off Market
3411 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$159,900	2	2	852	Off Market
3407 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$146,900	2	1	936	Off Market
3405 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$86,200	1	1	480	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3503 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

1923

Living Area

1,248 sqft

Price/Sqft

$114

Parking

Garage

About this House

Pride of Ownership Shows! in this Great 3BR, 2 Sty Family Home. Charm and Character have been preserved with its' Original Oak Floors/Trim and Open Stairway w/Mission Rail. New Paint has been added and a Newer Furnace installed. Dad will enjoy the 2 Garages w/6 stalls, Mom will love the cozy front porch and the kids have plenty of room to play in the large back yard. Located near shopping w/easy commute to interstate access. Quick Possession.

3503 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,248 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1923. It last sold for $47,000 on Dec 2, 1993. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $141,900, with a rent estimate of $1,435/month.

Home Details for 3503 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7013 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 15, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$135,945
Aug 26, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$135,945
Dec 2, 1993 Source: N/A	Sold	$47,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,264	$188,200

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

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

Highland Park

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Buy: $110k - $280k

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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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Trulia User
Resident
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
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.
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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 3503 E 8th St

What is 3503 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3503 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $141,900.
What is the price history for 3503 E 8th St?
3503 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $47,000 in December 1993.
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 3503 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3503 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3503 E 8th St?
The lot at 3503 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).