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 4221 Wilson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4221 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $238,100 .

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 are the closest schools to 4221 Wilson Ave?

The closest schools to 4221 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA are Brubaker Elementary School (rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hoyt Middle School (rated 2/10).

Does 4221 Wilson Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 4221 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 4221 Wilson Ave?

The lot at 4221 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,624 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$238,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,692 sqft

4221 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,655/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$238K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$6K (+2.7%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$239K
August 2026	$240K
July 2026	$246K
June 2026	$243K
May 2026	$243K
April 2026	$238K
March 2026	$231K
February 2026	$227K
January 2026	$226K
2025
December 2025	$227K
November 2025	$229K
October 2025	$231K
September 2025	$233K
August 2025	$233K
July 2025	$242K
June 2025	$243K
May 2025	$244K
April 2025	$241K
March 2025	$243K
February 2025	$234K
January 2025	$236K
2024
December 2024	$242K
November 2024	$239K
October 2024	$238K
September 2024	$241K
August 2024	$242K
July 2024	$245K
June 2024	$246K
May 2024	$247K
April 2024	$242K
March 2024	$240K
February 2024	$233K
January 2024	$229K
2023
December 2023	$228K
November 2023	$230K
October 2023	$233K
September 2023	$233K
August 2023	$234K
July 2023	$236K
June 2023	$236K
May 2023	$235K
April 2023	$229K
March 2023	$224K
February 2023	$218K
January 2023	$217K
2022
December 2022	$217K
November 2022	$220K
October 2022	$228K
September 2022	$230K
August 2022	$230K
July 2022	$231K
June 2022	$231K
May 2022	$229K
April 2022	$219K
March 2022	$208K
February 2022	$192K
January 2022	$194K
2021
December 2021	$199K
November 2021	$201K
October 2021	$203K
September 2021	$203K
August 2021	$206K
July 2021	$208K
June 2021	$210K
May 2021	$214K
April 2021	$209K
March 2021	$200K
February 2021	$198K
January 2021	$199K
2020
December 2020	$198K
November 2020	$198K
October 2020	$198K
September 2020	$194K
August 2020	$188K
July 2020	$186K
June 2020	$185K
May 2020	$181K
April 2020	$180K
March 2020	$183K
February 2020	$180K
January 2020	$180K
2019
December 2019	$180K
November 2019	$179K
October 2019	$183K
September 2019	$184K
August 2019	$184K
July 2019	$184K
June 2019	$186K
May 2019	$185K
April 2019	$183K
March 2019	$181K
February 2019	$182K
January 2019	$180K
2018
December 2018	$178K
November 2018	$178K
October 2018	$180K
September 2018	$180K
August 2018	$181K
July 2018	$175K
June 2018	$170K
May 2018	$169K
April 2018	$166K
March 2018	$169K
February 2018	$170K
January 2018	$169K
2017
December 2017	$169K
November 2017	$164K
October 2017	$166K
September 2017	$165K
August 2017	$166K
July 2017	$160K
June 2017	$161K
May 2017	$159K
April 2017	$157K
March 2017	$154K
February 2017	$154K
January 2017	$155K
2016
December 2016	$153K
November 2016	$151K
October 2016	$151K
September 2016	$151K

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
4217 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$185,900	3	1	910	Off Market
4213 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$206,500	3	1	972	Off Market
4209 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$181,300	Studio	1	911	Off Market
4205 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$241,400	3	3	1,220	Off Market
4201 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$193,400	Studio	1	910	Off Market
4200 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$207,300	4	2	1,408	Off Market
4225 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$222,100	3	1	948	Off Market
4231 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$245,800	4	1.5	1,539	Off Market
4237 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$212,400	3	2	912	Off Market
4236 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$200,600	3	1	918	Off Market
4230 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$207,300	Studio	1	910	Off Market
4224 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$196,800	3	1	912	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 1975

1,692 sqft

$141/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 4221 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA. 4221 Wilson Ave is in the Gray's Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,692 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8624 sqft and was built in 1975.

4221 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,692 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1975. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $238,100, with a rent estimate of $1,622/month.

Home Details for 4221 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 Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1975Year Updated: 2001
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8624 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,568	$273,400

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

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
4 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Gray's Woods

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Buy: $40k - $373k

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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 4221 Wilson Ave

What is 4221 Wilson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4221 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $238,100.
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 are the closest schools to 4221 Wilson Ave?
The closest schools to 4221 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA are Brubaker Elementary School (rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hoyt Middle School (rated 2/10).
Does 4221 Wilson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 4221 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 4221 Wilson Ave?
The lot at 4221 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,624 sq ft).