Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

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

Is a car needed in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

What is 408 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 408 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $202,100 .

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Indianola Hills neighborhood?

Residents describe the Indianola Hills neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Indianola Hills, Des Moines .

Does 408 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 408 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 408 E Creston Ave?

The lot at 408 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.35 acres (15,115 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$202,100

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,212 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

408 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $1,416/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$202K

Since last month

$5K (+2.3%)

Since last year

$10K (+5.1%)

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 +57% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$204K
August 2026	$199K
July 2026	$203K
June 2026	$201K
May 2026	$205K
April 2026	$203K
March 2026	$202K
February 2026	$194K
January 2026	$197K
2025
December 2025	$196K
November 2025	$196K
October 2025	$198K
September 2025	$194K
August 2025	$197K
July 2025	$202K
June 2025	$203K
May 2025	$209K
April 2025	$206K
March 2025	$202K
February 2025	$194K
January 2025	$193K
2024
December 2024	$198K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$203K
September 2024	$203K
August 2024	$207K
July 2024	$209K
June 2024	$209K
May 2024	$210K
April 2024	$204K
March 2024	$201K
February 2024	$194K
January 2024	$191K
2023
December 2023	$189K
November 2023	$191K
October 2023	$193K
September 2023	$195K
August 2023	$197K
July 2023	$199K
June 2023	$197K
May 2023	$198K
April 2023	$191K
March 2023	$186K
February 2023	$181K
January 2023	$182K
2022
December 2022	$183K
November 2022	$184K
October 2022	$188K
September 2022	$190K
August 2022	$189K
July 2022	$191K
June 2022	$191K
May 2022	$189K
April 2022	$180K
March 2022	$167K
February 2022	$153K
January 2022	$154K
2021
December 2021	$155K
November 2021	$158K
October 2021	$160K
September 2021	$165K
August 2021	$168K
July 2021	$172K
June 2021	$170K
May 2021	$174K
April 2021	$169K
March 2021	$168K
February 2021	$162K
January 2021	$161K
2020
December 2020	$159K
November 2020	$161K
October 2020	$164K
September 2020	$163K
August 2020	$154K
July 2020	$154K
June 2020	$153K
May 2020	$154K
April 2020	$155K
March 2020	$154K
February 2020	$153K
January 2020	$154K
2019
December 2019	$155K
November 2019	$155K
October 2019	$153K
September 2019	$154K
August 2019	$155K
July 2019	$154K
June 2019	$152K
May 2019	$148K
April 2019	$149K
March 2019	$149K
February 2019	$148K
January 2019	$146K
2018
December 2018	$144K
November 2018	$148K
October 2018	$145K
September 2018	$145K
August 2018	$145K
July 2018	$145K
June 2018	$144K
May 2018	$145K
April 2018	$142K
March 2018	$140K
February 2018	$140K
January 2018	$141K
2017
December 2017	$141K
November 2017	$139K
October 2017	$138K
September 2017	$138K
August 2017	$137K
July 2017	$133K
June 2017	$133K
May 2017	$131K
April 2017	$132K
March 2017	$133K
February 2017	$131K
January 2017	$131K
2016
December 2016	$128K
November 2016	$129K
October 2016	$129K
September 2016	$130K

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
414 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$202,700	3	1	1,312	Off Market
2608 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$211,400	3	1	1,462	Off Market
420 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$179,900	2	1.5	1,180	Off Market
400 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$211,200	3	1	973	Off Market
350 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$210,000	2	2	1,005	Recently Sold
340 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$127,100	3	1	1,018	Off Market
2526 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	-	4	2	1,078	Off Market
2518 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$236,500	4	2	1,841	Off Market
2508 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$289,600	3	3	2,238	Off Market
343 E Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$153,500	3	2	864	Recently Sold
2452 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$216,600	3	2	1,000	Off Market
2442 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$252,900	3	2	1,620	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1955

0.35 acre lot

1,212 sqft

$167/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 408 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA. 408 E Creston Ave is in the Indianola Hills neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,212 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.35 acres and was built in 1955.

408 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,212 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1955. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $202,100, with a rent estimate of $1,722/month.

Home Details for 408 E Creston Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,778	$213,300

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Indianola Hills

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What Locals Say about Indianola Hills

At least 19 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say car is needed
65 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say there's wildlife
59 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
37 % Say it's quiet
25 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Monica Xlo
Visitor
10mo ago
"Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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Cicily Hook
Resident
2y ago
"There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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Lacey N.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"I lived in the neighborhood for 6 years and I loved it! People are always willing to help and very friendly "
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Samuel Solano
Resident
7y ago
"Nice, safe, part of the south side. Good restaurants with easy access to downtown! Most neighborhoods are really quiet."
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Bacon
Resident
7y ago
"Cheap neighborhood with a lot of issues. It is not the greatest neighborhood, but you can tell most of the people here do not care about its deteriorating value and culture. Cannot wait to move out of here next month."
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markdavis65
12y ago
"Nice family area of Des Moines. Right off South Union, so easy access to downtown for work and nightlife. "
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Frequently asked questions about 408 E Creston Ave

What is 408 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 408 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $202,100.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Indianola Hills neighborhood?
Residents describe the Indianola Hills neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Indianola Hills, Des Moines.
Does 408 E Creston Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 408 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 408 E Creston Ave?
The lot at 408 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.35 acres (15,115 sq ft).