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 4229 Thompson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4229 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $244,200 .

What is the price history for 4229 Thompson Ave?

4229 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $210,000 in May 2023.

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 4229 Thompson Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 4229 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 4229 Thompson Ave?

The lot at 4229 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$244,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,006 sqft

4229 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,695/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 19, 2023 for $210,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$244K

Since last month

$1K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$7K (+3%)

Since last sale

$34K (+16%)

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 +66% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$244K
August 2026	$245K
July 2026	$246K
June 2026	$246K
May 2026	$243K
April 2026	$242K
March 2026	$237K
February 2026	$235K
January 2026	$235K
2025
December 2025	$233K
November 2025	$236K
October 2025	$238K
September 2025	$236K
August 2025	$238K
July 2025	$241K
June 2025	$240K
May 2025	$240K
April 2025	$239K
March 2025	$241K
February 2025	$236K
January 2025	$235K
2024
December 2024	$234K
November 2024	$227K
October 2024	$224K
September 2024	$223K
August 2024	$224K
July 2024	$223K
June 2024	$225K
May 2024	$224K
April 2024	$224K
March 2024	$223K
February 2024	$221K
January 2024	$220K
2023
December 2023	$214K
November 2023	$213K
October 2023	$212K
September 2023	$212K
August 2023	$212K
July 2023	$213K
June 2023	$211K
May 2023	$210K
April 2023	$210K
March 2023	$210K
February 2023	$209K
January 2023	$208K
2022
December 2022	$209K
November 2022	$212K
October 2022	$218K
September 2022	$219K
August 2022	$219K
July 2022	$220K
June 2022	$222K
May 2022	$220K
April 2022	$213K
March 2022	$209K
February 2022	$203K
January 2022	$201K
2021
December 2021	$202K
November 2021	$202K
October 2021	$202K
September 2021	$202K
August 2021	$204K
July 2021	$204K
June 2021	$202K
May 2021	$201K
April 2021	$197K
March 2021	$194K
February 2021	$188K
January 2021	$186K
2020
December 2020	$185K
November 2020	$184K
October 2020	$184K
September 2020	$183K
August 2020	$180K
July 2020	$178K
June 2020	$177K
May 2020	$176K
April 2020	$177K
March 2020	$176K
February 2020	$175K
January 2020	$175K
2019
December 2019	$175K
November 2019	$173K
October 2019	$174K
September 2019	$174K
August 2019	$172K
July 2019	$173K
June 2019	$170K
May 2019	$166K
April 2019	$168K
March 2019	$166K
February 2019	$165K
January 2019	$164K
2018
December 2018	$165K
November 2018	$164K
October 2018	$167K
September 2018	$166K
August 2018	$166K
July 2018	$162K
June 2018	$158K
May 2018	$158K
April 2018	$159K
March 2018	$159K
February 2018	$163K
January 2018	$163K
2017
December 2017	$161K
November 2017	$157K
October 2017	$156K
September 2017	$157K
August 2017	$157K
July 2017	$155K
June 2017	$155K
May 2017	$154K
April 2017	$152K
March 2017	$151K
February 2017	$151K
January 2017	$150K
2016
December 2016	$151K
November 2016	$149K
October 2016	$149K
September 2016	$147K

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
4221 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$221,500	3	1	1,020	Off Market
4217 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$227,100	3	2	948	Off Market
4213 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$218,000	3	1	1,448	Off Market
4209 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$231,800	3	2	1,020	Off Market
4205 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$214,200	3	2	1,092	Off Market
4201 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$209,600	4	2	1,408	Off Market
4235 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$248,800	4	2	1,900	Off Market
4236 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$227,000	3	2	948	Off Market
4230 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$237,900	3	1	1,020	Off Market
4222 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$126,300	Studio	-	977	Off Market
4216 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$223,400	3	1	1,020	Off Market
4212 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$206,600	2	1	972	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

1,006 sqft

$243/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 4229 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA. 4229 Thompson 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 1,006 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8276 sqft and was built in 1974.

4229 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,006 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1974. It last sold for $210,000 on May 19, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $244,200, with a rent estimate of $1,450/month.

Home Details for 4229 Thompson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1974
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 19, 2023 Source: DMMLS #669221	Sold	$210,000
Mar 28, 2023 Source: DMMLS #669221	Pending	$210,000
Mar 16, 2023 Source: DMMLS #669221	Listed For Sale	$210,000
Feb 25, 2013 Source: DMMLS #411243	Sold	$122,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,350	$257,900

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 4229 Thompson Ave

What is 4229 Thompson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4229 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $244,200.
What is the price history for 4229 Thompson Ave?
4229 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $210,000 in May 2023.
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 4229 Thompson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 4229 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 4229 Thompson Ave?
The lot at 4229 Thompson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).