Is Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is a car needed in Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say streets are well-lit

Do kids play outside in Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's wildlife

Is Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say there are community events

What is 4520 Carpenter Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4520 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines, IA is $256,900 .

What is the price history for 4520 Carpenter Ave?

4520 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $177,500 in August 2018.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 4520 Carpenter Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 4520 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 4520 Carpenter Ave?

The lot at 4520 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,793 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$256,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,469 sqft

4520 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Waveland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 17, 2018 for $177,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$257K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.3%)

Since last sale

$80K (+44.8%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$257K
July 2026	$258K
June 2026	$256K
May 2026	$258K
April 2026	$257K
March 2026	$252K
February 2026	$247K
January 2026	$247K
2025
December 2025	$245K
November 2025	$251K
October 2025	$253K
September 2025	$252K
August 2025	$254K
July 2025	$257K
June 2025	$259K
May 2025	$257K
April 2025	$252K
March 2025	$249K
February 2025	$244K
January 2025	$247K
2024
December 2024	$249K
November 2024	$254K
October 2024	$252K
September 2024	$252K
August 2024	$253K
July 2024	$255K
June 2024	$257K
May 2024	$257K
April 2024	$252K
March 2024	$249K
February 2024	$241K
January 2024	$238K
2023
December 2023	$241K
November 2023	$239K
October 2023	$245K
September 2023	$246K
August 2023	$248K
July 2023	$251K
June 2023	$251K
May 2023	$245K
April 2023	$238K
March 2023	$235K
February 2023	$232K
January 2023	$234K
2022
December 2022	$234K
November 2022	$237K
October 2022	$243K
September 2022	$245K
August 2022	$243K
July 2022	$244K
June 2022	$245K
May 2022	$244K
April 2022	$236K
March 2022	$230K
February 2022	$221K
January 2022	$217K
2021
December 2021	$218K
November 2021	$218K
October 2021	$220K
September 2021	$221K
August 2021	$222K
July 2021	$223K
June 2021	$218K
May 2021	$210K
April 2021	$207K
March 2021	$205K
February 2021	$202K
January 2021	$196K
2020
December 2020	$193K
November 2020	$194K
October 2020	$192K
September 2020	$193K
August 2020	$190K
July 2020	$191K
June 2020	$188K
May 2020	$188K
April 2020	$186K
March 2020	$185K
February 2020	$184K
January 2020	$184K
2019
December 2019	$184K
November 2019	$184K
October 2019	$183K
September 2019	$182K
August 2019	$183K
July 2019	$182K
June 2019	$182K
May 2019	$181K
April 2019	$182K
March 2019	$182K
February 2019	$182K
January 2019	$179K
2018
December 2018	$178K
November 2018	$178K
October 2018	$178K
September 2018	$178K
August 2018	$178K
July 2018	$185K
June 2018	$185K
May 2018	$190K
April 2018	$103K
March 2018	$102K
February 2018	$102K
January 2018	$101K
2017
December 2017	$101K
November 2017	$100K
October 2017	$100K
September 2017	$177K
August 2017	$173K
July 2017	$172K
June 2017	$168K
May 2017	$167K
April 2017	$166K
March 2017	$163K
February 2017	$161K
January 2017	$161K
2016
December 2016	$160K
November 2016	$160K
October 2016	$159K
September 2016	$160K
August 2016	$162K

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
1342 44th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$100,000	07/30/26	3	1	1,220

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
4522 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.01	$274,700	3	3	1,488	Off Market
4417 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.11	$286,200	3	1	1,500	Off Market
4411 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.12	$174,600	2	1	1,090	Off Market
4405 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.13	$424,100	3	3	2,423	Off Market
1206 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.12	$274,700	3	2	1,222	Off Market
1212 44th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.11	$234,800	2	1	1,247	Off Market
4516 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.01	$233,800	3	2	1,562	Off Market
4512 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.02	$252,100	2	2	1,314	Off Market
4508 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.03	$325,000	4	2	1,990	Off Market
4500 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.04	$254,900	3	2	1,592	Off Market
1237 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.02	$332,400	3	1	2,086	Off Market
5145 Lower Beaver Rd, Des moines, IA 50310	2.97	-	4	3	1,407	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1912

Living Area

1,469 sqft

Price/Sqft

$175

Parking

Garage

About this House

Old World Charmer in a fantastic Waveland location! Home has been completely updated with new windows, kitchen and bath. Original hardwood flooring and big wood trim work all refinished. Basement is very spacious, dry and ready for future finish. Large newer 2 car detached garage. Come check it out today!!

4520 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,469 sqft single-family home in Waveland Park, built in 1912. It last sold for $177,500 on Aug 17, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $256,900, with a rent estimate of $1,629/month.

Home Details for 4520 Carpenter Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5793 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 17, 2018 Source: DMMLS #562227	Sold	$177,500
Jul 20, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$185,000
Jun 22, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$185,000 Price decreased by 3%
May 30, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$189,900
Nov 16, 2017 Source: DMMLS #550058	Sold	$100,000
Oct 24, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$100,000
Oct 24, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$100,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,454	$249,400

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Perkins Elementary School
K-5
Public
410 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
As a past student, this is by far the worst school I’ve ever been to. Teachers didn’t know how to handle students, and nothing was learned. One fourth grade teacher was known for weight shaming students, and in fifth grade students were assigned to come up with a dieting plan as part of a “health and math related assignment.” Students were told to count calories and encouraged to loose weight by the end of the assignment. Bullying was not dealt with, and from what I remember there were several allegations against teachers for inappropriate behavior towards students. Don’t send your kids here.
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3y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Waveland Park

At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say there are sidewalks
93 % Say parking is easy
92 % Say people would walk alone at night
89 % Say car is needed
89 % Say yards are well-kept
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
77 % Say streets are well-lit
74 % Say kids play outside
74 % Say neighbors are friendly
66 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
64 % Say there's wildlife
62 % Say it's quiet
56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
28 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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7y ago
"Great character. Friendly, welcoming neighborhood. Walking distance to two of the best restaurants in the city - cheese shop and La Mie."
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Sfelt86
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8y ago
"Great Character in the homes. People are super friendly and you will likely see them outside doing one thing or another. We’re close to the interstate and very centrally located."
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Janis C.
11y ago
"Beaverdale is the hidden gem of Des Moines. Wonderfully unique and character filled houses, beautiful big trees and fantastic people. It is like a little village - safe friendly and outstanding to live in. Close to everything but hidden enough away to feel that it is it's own place."
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kylepedersen
12y ago
"The "Chamberlain Heights" neighborhood in the Waveland Park Association is fantastic! Neighbors are active with yearly block parties and you meet so many people as they walk their pets, or stroll over to the Shops At Roosevelt."
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Frequently asked questions about 4520 Carpenter Ave

What is 4520 Carpenter Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4520 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines, IA is $256,900.
What is the price history for 4520 Carpenter Ave?
4520 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $177,500 in August 2018.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 4520 Carpenter Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 4520 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 4520 Carpenter Ave?
The lot at 4520 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,793 sq ft).