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 4237 Wilson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4237 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $214,300 .

What is the price history for 4237 Wilson Ave?

4237 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $99,500 in April 2000.

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 4237 Wilson Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 4237 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 4237 Wilson Ave?

The lot at 4237 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,624 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$214,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
912 sqft

4237 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $1,497/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 19, 2000 for $99,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$214K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.4%)

Since last sale

$113K (+113.5%)

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 +64% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$212K
August 2026	$214K
July 2026	$217K
June 2026	$218K
May 2026	$215K
April 2026	$211K
March 2026	$205K
February 2026	$201K
January 2026	$200K
2025
December 2025	$201K
November 2025	$205K
October 2025	$208K
September 2025	$210K
August 2025	$210K
July 2025	$216K
June 2025	$216K
May 2025	$215K
April 2025	$215K
March 2025	$213K
February 2025	$208K
January 2025	$208K
2024
December 2024	$214K
November 2024	$215K
October 2024	$211K
September 2024	$213K
August 2024	$215K
July 2024	$215K
June 2024	$216K
May 2024	$217K
April 2024	$212K
March 2024	$209K
February 2024	$204K
January 2024	$201K
2023
December 2023	$201K
November 2023	$200K
October 2023	$203K
September 2023	$204K
August 2023	$204K
July 2023	$208K
June 2023	$208K
May 2023	$205K
April 2023	$200K
March 2023	$194K
February 2023	$189K
January 2023	$189K
2022
December 2022	$190K
November 2022	$193K
October 2022	$201K
September 2022	$202K
August 2022	$201K
July 2022	$203K
June 2022	$203K
May 2022	$202K
April 2022	$195K
March 2022	$190K
February 2022	$185K
January 2022	$183K
2021
December 2021	$185K
November 2021	$186K
October 2021	$186K
September 2021	$186K
August 2021	$187K
July 2021	$188K
June 2021	$187K
May 2021	$188K
April 2021	$183K
March 2021	$180K
February 2021	$178K
January 2021	$176K
2020
December 2020	$173K
November 2020	$172K
October 2020	$173K
September 2020	$168K
August 2020	$168K
July 2020	$168K
June 2020	$167K
May 2020	$166K
April 2020	$164K
March 2020	$162K
February 2020	$157K
January 2020	$156K
2019
December 2019	$154K
November 2019	$151K
October 2019	$150K
September 2019	$149K
August 2019	$150K
July 2019	$148K
June 2019	$149K
May 2019	$153K
April 2019	$156K
March 2019	$154K
February 2019	$154K
January 2019	$154K
2018
December 2018	$153K
November 2018	$152K
October 2018	$156K
September 2018	$152K
August 2018	$149K
July 2018	$151K
June 2018	$150K
May 2018	$149K
April 2018	$148K
March 2018	$148K
February 2018	$145K
January 2018	$145K
2017
December 2017	$143K
November 2017	$139K
October 2017	$139K
September 2017	$138K
August 2017	$135K
July 2017	$131K
June 2017	$132K
May 2017	$136K
April 2017	$133K
March 2017	$133K
February 2017	$132K
January 2017	$132K
2016
December 2016	$132K
November 2016	$132K
October 2016	$131K
September 2016	$130K

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	0.37	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
4231 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$247,300	4	1.5	1,539	Off Market
4225 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$223,300	3	1	948	Off Market
4221 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$239,300	3	1	1,692	Off Market
4217 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$189,100	3	1	910	Off Market
4213 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$207,600	3	1	972	Off Market
4209 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$183,100	Studio	1	911	Off Market
4236 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$202,900	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	0.05	$197,800	3	1	912	Off Market
4220 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$178,400	3	1	969	Off Market
4216 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$224,600	2	2	972	Off Market
4212 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$221,300	3	1	1,078	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1975

912 sqft

$235/sqft

Garage

About this House

This is a great opportunity to live in a updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on a dead end street surrounded by woods. This home has an updated kitchen, complete with new counter tops and stainless steel appliances, new light fixtures, carpet, interior paint, and more. The home offers 3 bedrooms and one bath on the main level. The finished walkout basement has another large living room, including a fireplace, a 4th non-conforming bedroom, and a second full bath. Outside the home is large two car garage, as well as a storage shed. The home has a great location on the end of a dead end street surrounded by woods. Rent is $1,550 and deposit is $1,550 Small pets will be considered for an extra $25 per month and $300 deposit. Smoking is not allowed in the property. The property is available December 1, 2021. Email for more information.

Prospective tenant must make at least 3 times the rent, have a stable job, and good verifiable rental history. Small pets will be considered for $25 per month pet fee and an extra $300 pet fee refundable deposit.

4237 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1975. It last sold for $99,500 on Apr 19, 2000. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2021 with an asking price of $1,550 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 13, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $214,300, with a rent estimate of $1,374/month.

Home Details for 4237 Wilson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Off Street, Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1975Year Updated: 1997
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

Date	Event	Price
Nov 13, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Oct 31, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$1,550
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Jan 29, 2019 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,275
Dec 22, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,275
Jan 4, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,250
Dec 24, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,250
Apr 19, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$99,500
Jul 10, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$84,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,598	$203,600

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

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Frequently asked questions about 4237 Wilson Ave

What is 4237 Wilson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4237 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $214,300.
What is the price history for 4237 Wilson Ave?
4237 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $99,500 in April 2000.
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 4237 Wilson Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 4237 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 4237 Wilson Ave?
The lot at 4237 Wilson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,624 sq ft).