Does East Village, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say there are sidewalks

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does East Village, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say parking is easy

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's dog friendly

Are the streets well-lit in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say streets are well-lit

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is a car needed in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say car is needed

Are neighbors friendly in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say kids play outside

Are yards well-kept in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say yards are well-kept

Do residents of East Village, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 14% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

OFF MARKET

400 E Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309

East Village

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,358 sqft

$219,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,185/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$219,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,185/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,358 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This apartment is located at 400 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA. 400 E Locust St is in the East Village neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50309. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,358 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 2005.

400 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,358 sqft apartment in East Village, built in 2005. It last sold for $210,000 on Oct 20, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2023 with an asking price of $1,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 28, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $219,000, with a rent estimate of $1,961/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 400 E Locust St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2005
Property Type / Style Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Building
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Disabled Access

Price History for 400 E Locust St

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/28/2023		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

10/12/2023	$1,345	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $50 (-4%)
09/20/2023	$1,395	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $50 (-3%)
09/06/2023	$1,445	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $50 (-3%)
08/15/2023	$1,495	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $245 (20%)
07/25/2023	$1,250	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

06/15/2023		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

04/26/2023	$1,125	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $170 (-13%)
01/24/2023	$1,295	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $55 (-4%)
01/12/2023	$1,350	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

12/01/2022		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Manager

09/20/2022	$1,250	PriceChange	Zillow Rental Manager
Price Change $125 (-9%)
09/07/2022	$1,375	PriceChange	Zillow Rental Manager
Price Change $120 (-8%)
08/23/2022	$1,495	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Manager

08/16/2021		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Manager

07/21/2021	$1,000	PriceChange	Zillow Rental Manager
Price Change $250 (-20%)
06/30/2021	$1,250	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Manager

02/17/2021		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Manager

02/16/2021	$1,150	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Manager

10/30/2020	$1,250	ListingRemoved	N/A

10/21/2020	$1,250	Listed For Rent	N/A

09/10/2020	$1,150	ListingRemoved	N/A

08/10/2020	$1,150	Listed For Rent	N/A

06/26/2020	$1,100	ListingRemoved	N/A

06/03/2020	$1,100	Listed For Rent	N/A

10/20/2017	$210,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/20/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/16/2014	$114,000	Sold	DMMLS #436044
Recording Date 10/16/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/26/2013	$1,237,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/26/2013 Contract Date 12/22/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $1,679
05/20/2013	$816,500	Sold	DMMLS #415931
Recording Date 05/20/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/15/2006	$25,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/15/2006 Contract Date 07/14/2006 County Transfer Tax $41 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$476
Assessment	$26,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 400 E Locust St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Des Moines, IA	0.62	Apartment	$159,900	01/27/26	1	1	-
1333 24th St, Des Moines, IA	2.12	Apartment	$265,000	09/29/25	1	1	2,018
241-243 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA	2.60	Apartment	$175,000	07/23/25	2	1	750
1511 Del Matro Ct, Windsor Heights, IA	5.16	Apartment	$325,000	08/14/25	3	1.5	1,200

Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about East Village

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say there are sidewalks
88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say streets are well-lit
61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
61 % Say people would walk alone at night
47 % Say car is needed
41 % Say neighbors are friendly
36 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there are community events
29 % Say there's wildlife
27 % Say kids play outside
25 % Say yards are well-kept
14 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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Haley O.
Resident
5y ago
"lovely area to live in, nice space for walks outside. lots of shops and restaurants around. everyone's friendly "
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Elianaisebastian3
Resident
6y ago
"Pretty quiet area when it needs to be quiet and pretty up beat when there are events. Super safe neighborhood to say the least!"
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Sarah
Resident
6y ago
"Easy access to freeway and walking distance to downtown. pretty much in the center of everything. The problem is the parking."
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Sean M.
Visitor
8y ago
"In Des Moines for a business trip very impressed with the city its cleanliness the level of activities the people. A bit warm on all but seems like a wonderful place to live."
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