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 3609 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3609 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $171,500 .

What is the price history for 3609 E 8th St?

3609 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $119,900 in September 2018.

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 3609 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3609 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3609 E 8th St?

The lot at 3609 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$171,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
865 sqft

3609 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 27, 2018 for $119,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$172K

Since last month

$400 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.6%)

Since last sale

$52K (+43%)

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 +108% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$172K
July 2026	$172K
June 2026	$172K
May 2026	$171K
April 2026	$173K
March 2026	$170K
February 2026	$167K
January 2026	$167K
2025
December 2025	$164K
November 2025	$168K
October 2025	$171K
September 2025	$173K
August 2025	$174K
July 2025	$176K
June 2025	$177K
May 2025	$176K
April 2025	$175K
March 2025	$174K
February 2025	$170K
January 2025	$172K
2024
December 2024	$174K
November 2024	$175K
October 2024	$176K
September 2024	$175K
August 2024	$175K
July 2024	$177K
June 2024	$176K
May 2024	$178K
April 2024	$174K
March 2024	$172K
February 2024	$169K
January 2024	$167K
2023
December 2023	$169K
November 2023	$168K
October 2023	$170K
September 2023	$171K
August 2023	$171K
July 2023	$171K
June 2023	$170K
May 2023	$168K
April 2023	$164K
March 2023	$160K
February 2023	$156K
January 2023	$155K
2022
December 2022	$156K
November 2022	$157K
October 2022	$162K
September 2022	$163K
August 2022	$162K
July 2022	$162K
June 2022	$162K
May 2022	$161K
April 2022	$155K
March 2022	$152K
February 2022	$148K
January 2022	$146K
2021
December 2021	$147K
November 2021	$148K
October 2021	$148K
September 2021	$149K
August 2021	$150K
July 2021	$150K
June 2021	$146K
May 2021	$142K
April 2021	$140K
March 2021	$138K
February 2021	$136K
January 2021	$133K
2020
December 2020	$131K
November 2020	$131K
October 2020	$130K
September 2020	$130K
August 2020	$128K
July 2020	$129K
June 2020	$127K
May 2020	$127K
April 2020	$126K
March 2020	$125K
February 2020	$124K
January 2020	$124K
2019
December 2019	$124K
November 2019	$124K
October 2019	$123K
September 2019	$123K
August 2019	$123K
July 2019	$123K
June 2019	$125K
May 2019	$122K
April 2019	$123K
March 2019	$123K
February 2019	$123K
January 2019	$121K
2018
December 2018	$120K
November 2018	$120K
October 2018	$120K
September 2018	$120K
August 2018	$120K
July 2018	$113K
June 2018	$114K
May 2018	$110K
April 2018	$106K
March 2018	$103K
February 2018	$105K
January 2018	$103K
2017
December 2017	$98K
November 2017	$96K
October 2017	$96K
September 2017	$96K
August 2017	$97K
July 2017	$93K
June 2017	$92K
May 2017	$89K
April 2017	$85K
March 2017	$84K
February 2017	$80K
January 2017	$80K
2016
December 2016	$82K
November 2016	$82K
October 2016	$83K
September 2016	$82K
August 2016	$83K

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
3505 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$160,000	12/29/25	2	1	812
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855
3633 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$75,500	07/23/26	2	1	960

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
3613 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$155,800	2	1	870	Off Market
3617 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$110,600	3	1	1,037	Off Market
3621 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$120,900	2	1	768	Off Market
3625 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$127,800	3	1	1,325	Off Market
3631 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$173,100	2	1	1,037	Off Market
3635 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$165,500	2	1	1,138	Off Market
800 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$146,100	2	1	849	Off Market
806 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$187,900	3	1	1,380	Off Market
810 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$120,800	2	1	824	Off Market
3521 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$158,500	2	1	852	Recently Sold
809 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$116,500	2	1	768	Recently Sold
3515 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$153,000	2	1	768	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1925

Living Area

865 sqft

Price/Sqft

$198

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3609 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA. 3609 E 8th St is in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 865 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7013 sqft and was built in 1925.

3609 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 865 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1925. It last sold for $119,900 on Sep 27, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $171,500, with a rent estimate of $1,229/month.

Home Details for 3609 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7013 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 27, 2018 Source: DMMLS #566344	Sold	$119,900
Aug 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$119,900
Aug 1, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$119,900
Feb 21, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$81,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,076	$190,400

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

Madison Elementary School
PK-5
Public
258 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school has issues with parents voicing there concerns for there students, the staff would rather send students home and not get learning done because they don’t have the support a kid needs if this was the case they should send multiple kids home not just one! Once we stood up for are student they trespassed one parent! Over making sure a student gets there learning they need!!! Steer clear of this school they do not support kids like they need to
Parent Review
10mo ago
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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.
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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 3609 E 8th St

What is 3609 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3609 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $171,500.
What is the price history for 3609 E 8th St?
3609 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $119,900 in September 2018.
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 3609 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3609 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3609 E 8th St?
The lot at 3609 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).