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 3817 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3817 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $186,000 .

What is the price history for 3817 E 8th St?

3817 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in July 2021.

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 3817 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3817 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 3817 E 8th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 3817 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$186,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
882 sqft

3817 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 29, 2021 for $155,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$186K

Since last month

$300 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$100 (-0.1%)

Since last sale

$31K (+19.7%)

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 +95% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$186K
August 2026	$185K
July 2026	$186K
June 2026	$186K
May 2026	$185K
April 2026	$186K
March 2026	$184K
February 2026	$183K
January 2026	$182K
2025
December 2025	$180K
November 2025	$182K
October 2025	$185K
September 2025	$185K
August 2025	$186K
July 2025	$188K
June 2025	$189K
May 2025	$187K
April 2025	$186K
March 2025	$186K
February 2025	$183K
January 2025	$183K
2024
December 2024	$184K
November 2024	$185K
October 2024	$187K
September 2024	$186K
August 2024	$184K
July 2024	$184K
June 2024	$184K
May 2024	$187K
April 2024	$187K
March 2024	$184K
February 2024	$183K
January 2024	$182K
2023
December 2023	$182K
November 2023	$182K
October 2023	$183K
September 2023	$184K
August 2023	$184K
July 2023	$183K
June 2023	$182K
May 2023	$182K
April 2023	$180K
March 2023	$177K
February 2023	$171K
January 2023	$170K
2022
December 2022	$171K
November 2022	$171K
October 2022	$173K
September 2022	$173K
August 2022	$172K
July 2022	$171K
June 2022	$171K
May 2022	$169K
April 2022	$169K
March 2022	$166K
February 2022	$164K
January 2022	$163K
2021
December 2021	$161K
November 2021	$159K
October 2021	$157K
September 2021	$157K
August 2021	$157K
July 2021	$151K
June 2021	$150K
May 2021	$139K
April 2021	$136K
March 2021	$134K
February 2021	$131K
January 2021	$129K
2020
December 2020	$127K
November 2020	$126K
October 2020	$124K
September 2020	$122K
August 2020	$120K
July 2020	$120K
June 2020	$118K
May 2020	$115K
April 2020	$112K
March 2020	$114K
February 2020	$113K
January 2020	$112K
2019
December 2019	$113K
November 2019	$114K
October 2019	$113K
September 2019	$113K
August 2019	$117K
July 2019	$118K
June 2019	$120K
May 2019	$119K
April 2019	$121K
March 2019	$120K
February 2019	$120K
January 2019	$118K
2018
December 2018	$118K
November 2018	$114K
October 2018	$113K
September 2018	$115K
August 2018	$113K
July 2018	$111K
June 2018	$110K
May 2018	$109K
April 2018	$104K
March 2018	$103K
February 2018	$105K
January 2018	$101K
2017
December 2017	$103K
November 2017	$103K
October 2017	$103K
September 2017	$105K
August 2017	$103K
July 2017	$103K
June 2017	$104K
May 2017	$100K
April 2017	$100K
March 2017	$97K
February 2017	$99K
January 2017	$98K
2016
December 2016	$97K
November 2016	$97K
October 2016	$97K
September 2016	$95K

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
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855
3505 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$160,000	12/29/25	2	1	812

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
3825 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$158,700	3	2	1,096	Off Market
3827 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$193,200	3	1	1,238	Off Market
3831 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$203,000	3	1	1,244	Off Market
3835 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$146,000	2	1	882	Recently Sold
3839 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$153,300	2	1	814	Off Market
3843 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$174,000	2	1.5	897	Off Market
3813 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$170,600	2	1.5	1,045	Off Market
3809 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$167,400	3	2	971	Off Market
3805 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$106,100	2	1	769	Off Market
3801 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$202,500	2	2	790	Off Market
806 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$211,100	3	2	1,646	Off Market
810 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$195,600	3	1	1,505	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3817 E 8th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1939

Living Area

882 sqft

Price/Sqft

$211

Parking

Garage

About this House

Adorable Home with lots of Charm. Living room with hardwood floors. Formal Dining Room with hardwood floors and a Built-in nook. Kitchen with hardwood floors, SS appliances, spice shelf and over the stove shelf that would be great for storing those extra cooking appliances. Two bedrooms with carpet and full hall bath with tile floors. Laundry chute as well. Basement would be great for Storage or could have some extra space for finishing. New Front Storm Door, Side Door, Siding, Roof, and Back Gutters. Newer Windows. Privacy Fenced Yard and a nice patio space with a new Pergola for a great entertaining and family cookouts. Large 2 Car Garage with plenty of space workbench and extra storage. Convenient location close to schools, grocery and shopping. HSA Warranty included.

3817 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 882 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1939. It last sold for $155,000 on Jul 29, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $186,000, with a rent estimate of $1,114/month.

Home Details for 3817 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7647 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 29, 2021 Source: DMMLS #630620	Sold	$155,000
Jun 7, 2021 Source: DMMLS #630620	Pending	$150,000
Jun 4, 2021 Source: DMMLS #630620	Listed For Sale	$150,000
Apr 24, 2013 Source: DMMLS #400502	Sold	$82,000
Sep 26, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$89,900 Price decreased by 7%
Aug 28, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$96,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 27, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$99,900 Price decreased by 5%
May 2, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$104,900
May 28, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$68,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,188	$180,500

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

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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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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 3817 E 8th St

What is 3817 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3817 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $186,000.
What is the price history for 3817 E 8th St?
3817 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in July 2021.
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 3817 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3817 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 3817 E 8th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 3817 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.