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 4209 Thompson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4209 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $231,800 .

What is the price history for 4209 Thompson Ave?

4209 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $136,000 in May 2014.

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 4209 Thompson Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 4209 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 4209 Thompson Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 4209 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$231,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,020 sqft

4209 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,613/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 9, 2014 for $136,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$232K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.3%)

Since last sale

$96K (+70.4%)

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 +53% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$232K
August 2026	$234K
July 2026	$237K
June 2026	$236K
May 2026	$234K
April 2026	$233K
March 2026	$226K
February 2026	$224K
January 2026	$221K
2025
December 2025	$221K
November 2025	$225K
October 2025	$227K
September 2025	$224K
August 2025	$226K
July 2025	$230K
June 2025	$230K
May 2025	$229K
April 2025	$229K
March 2025	$229K
February 2025	$224K
January 2025	$224K
2024
December 2024	$227K
November 2024	$228K
October 2024	$228K
September 2024	$229K
August 2024	$230K
July 2024	$233K
June 2024	$233K
May 2024	$233K
April 2024	$232K
March 2024	$229K
February 2024	$223K
January 2024	$221K
2023
December 2023	$219K
November 2023	$220K
October 2023	$222K
September 2023	$222K
August 2023	$223K
July 2023	$224K
June 2023	$223K
May 2023	$220K
April 2023	$215K
March 2023	$211K
February 2023	$207K
January 2023	$206K
2022
December 2022	$207K
November 2022	$209K
October 2022	$215K
September 2022	$216K
August 2022	$216K
July 2022	$217K
June 2022	$219K
May 2022	$218K
April 2022	$211K
March 2022	$208K
February 2022	$204K
January 2022	$202K
2021
December 2021	$203K
November 2021	$203K
October 2021	$203K
September 2021	$202K
August 2021	$203K
July 2021	$203K
June 2021	$199K
May 2021	$193K
April 2021	$189K
March 2021	$184K
February 2021	$179K
January 2021	$176K
2020
December 2020	$175K
November 2020	$175K
October 2020	$175K
September 2020	$175K
August 2020	$177K
July 2020	$176K
June 2020	$175K
May 2020	$173K
April 2020	$173K
March 2020	$171K
February 2020	$168K
January 2020	$169K
2019
December 2019	$167K
November 2019	$166K
October 2019	$168K
September 2019	$169K
August 2019	$168K
July 2019	$168K
June 2019	$165K
May 2019	$162K
April 2019	$162K
March 2019	$162K
February 2019	$163K
January 2019	$161K
2018
December 2018	$160K
November 2018	$160K
October 2018	$163K
September 2018	$162K
August 2018	$159K
July 2018	$158K
June 2018	$158K
May 2018	$160K
April 2018	$160K
March 2018	$162K
February 2018	$160K
January 2018	$159K
2017
December 2017	$156K
November 2017	$154K
October 2017	$153K
September 2017	$153K
August 2017	$152K
July 2017	$153K
June 2017	$154K
May 2017	$155K
April 2017	$156K
March 2017	$156K
February 2017	$154K
January 2017	$154K
2016
December 2016	$153K
November 2016	$153K
October 2016	$153K
September 2016	$151K

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	0.31	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
4205 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$214,200	3	2	1,092	Off Market
4201 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$209,600	4	2	1,408	Off Market
4208 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$229,300	3	1	920	Off Market
2013 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$267,600	4	1.5	2,026	Off Market
2201 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$197,400	3	1	1,101	Off Market
2205 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$231,200	3	1	1,309	Off Market
4213 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$218,000	3	1	1,448	Off Market
4217 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$227,100	3	2	948	Off Market
4221 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$221,500	3	1	1,020	Off Market
4229 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$244,200	3	1	1,006	Off Market
4235 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$248,800	4	2	1,900	Off Market
4236 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$227,000	3	2	948	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 1974

1,020 sqft

$227/sqft

Garage

About this House

3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom spacious home, new carpet through entire home in 2013, new windows, updated bathrooms, steel siding, leaf-guard gutters, ADT security equipment, gas fireplace with modern ceramic tile, 2 car detached garage, fenced back yard, and newly landscaped. Walking distance to Copper Creek in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Close to schools and bus route. 1,320 total square foot of finished living space. Appliances stay.

4209 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,020 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1974. It last sold for $136,000 on May 9, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $231,800, with a rent estimate of $1,443/month.

Home Details for 4209 Thompson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1974Year Updated: 2013
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Split-level

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
May 9, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$136,000
Jan 24, 2014 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$135,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,728	$237,800

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
Parent Review
8y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Gray's Woods

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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

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Frequently asked questions about 4209 Thompson Ave

What is 4209 Thompson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4209 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $231,800.
What is the price history for 4209 Thompson Ave?
4209 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $136,000 in May 2014.
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 4209 Thompson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 4209 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 4209 Thompson Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 4209 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.