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

4121 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
660 sqft

$113,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $794/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$113,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $794/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

660 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 4121 3rd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1922

Living Area

660 sqft

Price/Sqft

$172

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 4121 3rd St, Des Moines, IA. 4121 3rd St is in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50313. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 660 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6359 sqft and was built in 1922.

4121 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 660 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1922. It last sold for $30,000 on Sep 23, 2013. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2023 with an asking price of $880 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 6, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $113,500, with a rent estimate of $1,160/month.

Home Details for 4121 3rd St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: None, Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6359 sqft

Price History for 4121 3rd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/06/2023		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

03/06/2023	$880	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

08/26/2022		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Network Premium

08/11/2022	$825	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Network Premium

02/14/2022		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Network Premium

01/31/2022	$825	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Network Premium

01/22/2022		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Network Premium

01/10/2022	$825	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Network Premium

10/04/2020	$780	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/30/2020	$780	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

07/22/2019	$765	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/06/2019	$765	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

06/02/2017	$695	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

05/26/2017	$695	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5 (-1%)
04/14/2017	$700	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

02/26/2015	$700	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

01/20/2015	$700	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

09/23/2013	$30,000	Sold	DMMLS #421934
Recording Date 09/23/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$2,030
Assessment	$116,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4121 3rd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3938 3rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$95,000	10/01/25	2	1	712
415 Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$33,450	09/25/25	2	1	828

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $144,700
2 bd
1 ba
708 sqft
4117 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $171,500
3 bd
1.5 ba
808 sqft
4113 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $165,300
2 bd
1 ba
774 sqft
4111 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,900
2 bd
1 ba
779 sqft
4105 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
SOLD
JUL 2, 2026
$189,500
3 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
4101 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
LPT Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $153,900
2 bd
1 ba
748 sqft
4102 2nd Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,000
3 bd
1 ba
910 sqft
4125 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,331 sqft
4131 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,188 sqft
4133 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,404 sqft
4135 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,016 sqft
4141 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,060 sqft
4145 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50313

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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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Trulia User
Resident
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.
Prev. Resident
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
Prev. Resident
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
Resident
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.
Resident
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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