Are yards well-kept in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Do residents of Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's wildlife

Does Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's quiet

Is Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 4205 Wilson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4205 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $242,700 .

What is the price history for 4205 Wilson Ave?

4205 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $137,000 in September 2006.

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.

Does 4205 Wilson Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 4205 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 4205 Wilson Ave?

The lot at 4205 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (8,058 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$242,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,220 sqft

4205 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,685/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 1, 2006 for $137,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$243K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$11K (+4.8%)

Since last sale

$104K (+76.2%)

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 +62% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$241K
August 2026	$243K
July 2026	$247K
June 2026	$245K
May 2026	$243K
April 2026	$240K
March 2026	$233K
February 2026	$230K
January 2026	$229K
2025
December 2025	$227K
November 2025	$231K
October 2025	$235K
September 2025	$230K
August 2025	$231K
July 2025	$238K
June 2025	$237K
May 2025	$236K
April 2025	$235K
March 2025	$234K
February 2025	$230K
January 2025	$229K
2024
December 2024	$234K
November 2024	$237K
October 2024	$234K
September 2024	$235K
August 2024	$236K
July 2024	$237K
June 2024	$238K
May 2024	$239K
April 2024	$235K
March 2024	$233K
February 2024	$226K
January 2024	$223K
2023
December 2023	$223K
November 2023	$219K
October 2023	$224K
September 2023	$224K
August 2023	$225K
July 2023	$235K
June 2023	$234K
May 2023	$227K
April 2023	$222K
March 2023	$217K
February 2023	$211K
January 2023	$209K
2022
December 2022	$210K
November 2022	$212K
October 2022	$220K
September 2022	$222K
August 2022	$221K
July 2022	$222K
June 2022	$222K
May 2022	$220K
April 2022	$214K
March 2022	$210K
February 2022	$204K
January 2022	$202K
2021
December 2021	$202K
November 2021	$203K
October 2021	$203K
September 2021	$202K
August 2021	$204K
July 2021	$204K
June 2021	$203K
May 2021	$200K
April 2021	$195K
March 2021	$189K
February 2021	$184K
January 2021	$182K
2020
December 2020	$181K
November 2020	$180K
October 2020	$181K
September 2020	$180K
August 2020	$181K
July 2020	$181K
June 2020	$180K
May 2020	$180K
April 2020	$181K
March 2020	$178K
February 2020	$177K
January 2020	$176K
2019
December 2019	$174K
November 2019	$175K
October 2019	$175K
September 2019	$176K
August 2019	$177K
July 2019	$176K
June 2019	$177K
May 2019	$175K
April 2019	$172K
March 2019	$170K
February 2019	$171K
January 2019	$169K
2018
December 2018	$168K
November 2018	$166K
October 2018	$166K
September 2018	$170K
August 2018	$165K
July 2018	$163K
June 2018	$164K
May 2018	$163K
April 2018	$162K
March 2018	$161K
February 2018	$159K
January 2018	$158K
2017
December 2017	$161K
November 2017	$158K
October 2017	$157K
September 2017	$157K
August 2017	$157K
July 2017	$157K
June 2017	$157K
May 2017	$155K
April 2017	$153K
March 2017	$152K
February 2017	$151K
January 2017	$151K
2016
December 2016	$152K
November 2016	$152K
October 2016	$151K
September 2016	$149K

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
2001 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$136,000	09/08/26	3	2	1,115

Home facts updated by county records

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
4201 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$195,100	Studio	1	910	Off Market
4200 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$206,400	4	2	1,408	Off Market
4204 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$269,900	4	1.5	948	For Sale
4208 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$229,500	3	2	990	Off Market
4212 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$207,600	2	1	972	Off Market
4216 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$224,900	3	1	1,020	Off Market
4209 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$183,100	Studio	1	911	Off Market
4213 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$207,600	3	1	972	Off Market
4217 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$189,100	3	1	910	Off Market
4221 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$239,300	3	1	1,692	Off Market
4225 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$223,300	3	1	948	Off Market
4231 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$247,300	4	1.5	1,539	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1975

1,220 sqft

$199/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 4205 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA. 4205 Wilson Ave is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,220 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8058 sqft and was built in 1975.

4205 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,220 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1975. It last sold for $137,000 on Sep 1, 2006. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $242,700, with a rent estimate of $1,658/month.

Home Details for 4205 Wilson Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1975Year Updated: 1978
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8058 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 1, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$137,000
Feb 1, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$109,500
Aug 24, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$104,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,994	$237,500

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

Brubaker Elementary School
K-5
Public
551 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
10 stars.. I love Love Love this school and if i ever had to i would do an open enrollment to keep him there
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What Locals Say about Gray's Woods

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
86 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
57 % Say there's wildlife
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say there are sidewalks
38 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say streets are well-lit
33 % Say it's quiet
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 4205 Wilson Ave

What is 4205 Wilson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4205 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $242,700.
What is the price history for 4205 Wilson Ave?
4205 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $137,000 in September 2006.
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.
Does 4205 Wilson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 4205 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 4205 Wilson Ave?
The lot at 4205 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (8,058 sq ft).