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

OFF MARKET

3914 2nd Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
930 sqft

$154,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 17, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,051/mo*

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$154,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 17, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,051/mo*

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2 Beds

1 Bath

930 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This duplex has shared laundry in the basement available for resident use. Initial lease terms are 12 months. Residents pay Electric and Gas through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash is paid by the owner and included in the rent.

Pet-friendly, no breed or weight restrictions. No more than 2 pets per rental home. Initial pet fee ($300 for first pet, $100 for the second) and monthly pet rent ($30/mo. per pet) apply.

The owner takes care of lawn care and snow removal. There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.

3914 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 930 sqft apartment in Highland Park. It last sold for $75,000 on Mar 11, 2016 (8,280% above the $895 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2024 with an asking price of $1,085 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 16, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $154,200, with a rent estimate of $1,050/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

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HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

180+ days ago

Home Details for 3914 2nd Ave

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Lease Term: Contact For Details

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

Price History for 3914 2nd Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/16/2025	$895	ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

04/01/2025	$895	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $55 (-6%)
02/17/2025	$950	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $45 (-5%)
11/23/2024	$995	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $90 (-8%)
10/16/2024	$1,085	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

11/02/2023		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

10/09/2023	$965	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $30 (-3%)
09/14/2023	$995	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $30 (-3%)
07/01/2023	$1,025	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

08/15/2018	$845	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

07/31/2018	$845	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

03/11/2016	$75,000	Sold	DMMLS #504017
Recording Date 03/11/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/06/2016	$90,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-5%)
11/24/2015	$95,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/05/2015	$90,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

02/26/2015	$90,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $9,000 (-9%)
01/17/2015	$99,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,000 (-6%)
12/05/2014	$105,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/17/2011	$95,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/25/2010	$95,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/13/2006	$93,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/13/2006 Contract Date 01/06/2006 County Transfer Tax $149 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/06/2003	$89,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/06/2003 Contract Date 02/04/2003 County Transfer Tax $143 Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/06/2000	$28,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/06/2000 Contract Date 12/20/1999 County Transfer Tax $45 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,408
Assessment	$138,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3914 2nd Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1333 24th St, Des Moines, IA	2.49	Apartment	$265,000	09/29/25	1	1	2,018
241-243 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA	2.71	Apartment	$175,000	07/23/25	2	1	750
Address Not Disclosed, Des Moines, IA	3.17	Apartment	$159,900	01/27/26	1	1	-
1511 Del Matro Ct, Windsor Heights, IA	4.94	Apartment	$325,000	08/14/25	3	1.5	1,200
2855 SW Vintage Pkwy #f320a52c6, Ankeny, IA	5.85	-	-	-			-

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $182,700
3 bd
4 ba
1,568 sqft
3918 2nd Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,400
2 bd
2 ba
748 sqft
3920 2nd Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $137,700
3 bd
1 ba
923 sqft
3924 2nd Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $153,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,359 sqft
3928 2nd Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
PENDING
$229,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,138 sqft
3932 2nd Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $136,500
2 bd
1 ba
696 sqft
3936 2nd Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames
OFF MARKET
Est. $89,600
2 bd
1.5 ba
814 sqft
3910 2nd Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $122,100
2 bd
1 ba
838 sqft
3906 2nd Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $112,400
2 bd
1 ba
764 sqft
3902 2nd Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
SOLD
OCT 14, 2025
$125,000
2 bd
1.5 ba
790 sqft
3901 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
McAfee Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $129,200
2 bd
1 ba
790 sqft
3905 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,100
4 bd
1 ba
1,152 sqft
3911 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313

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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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