Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Does Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there are community events

What is 5 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 5 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $170,700 .

What is the price history for 5 E Creston Ave?

5 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $34,500 in December 2009.

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 5 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 5 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 5 E Creston Ave?

The lot at 5 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,187 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$170,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
864 sqft

5 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills

Est. Refi. Payment $1,215/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 28, 2009 for $34,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$171K

Since last month

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$6K (+3.6%)

Since last sale

$136K (+394.8%)

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 +72% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$171K
August 2026	$173K
July 2026	$175K
June 2026	$174K
May 2026	$176K
April 2026	$175K
March 2026	$174K
February 2026	$169K
January 2026	$166K
2025
December 2025	$168K
November 2025	$173K
October 2025	$171K
September 2025	$165K
August 2025	$167K
July 2025	$166K
June 2025	$169K
May 2025	$167K
April 2025	$168K
March 2025	$162K
February 2025	$160K
January 2025	$161K
2024
December 2024	$163K
November 2024	$165K
October 2024	$169K
September 2024	$169K
August 2024	$173K
July 2024	$175K
June 2024	$175K
May 2024	$177K
April 2024	$173K
March 2024	$169K
February 2024	$162K
January 2024	$159K
2023
December 2023	$161K
November 2023	$160K
October 2023	$161K
September 2023	$162K
August 2023	$164K
July 2023	$168K
June 2023	$168K
May 2023	$166K
April 2023	$161K
March 2023	$156K
February 2023	$152K
January 2023	$152K
2022
December 2022	$152K
November 2022	$154K
October 2022	$159K
September 2022	$160K
August 2022	$159K
July 2022	$161K
June 2022	$162K
May 2022	$160K
April 2022	$152K
March 2022	$141K
February 2022	$127K
January 2022	$129K
2021
December 2021	$132K
November 2021	$134K
October 2021	$135K
September 2021	$136K
August 2021	$137K
July 2021	$140K
June 2021	$140K
May 2021	$138K
April 2021	$136K
March 2021	$133K
February 2021	$130K
January 2021	$128K
2020
December 2020	$127K
November 2020	$128K
October 2020	$128K
September 2020	$128K
August 2020	$127K
July 2020	$126K
June 2020	$126K
May 2020	$127K
April 2020	$131K
March 2020	$130K
February 2020	$129K
January 2020	$128K
2019
December 2019	$124K
November 2019	$123K
October 2019	$123K
September 2019	$122K
August 2019	$122K
July 2019	$121K
June 2019	$122K
May 2019	$123K
April 2019	$123K
March 2019	$122K
February 2019	$120K
January 2019	$119K
2018
December 2018	$120K
November 2018	$117K
October 2018	$117K
September 2018	$115K
August 2018	$115K
July 2018	$114K
June 2018	$114K
May 2018	$113K
April 2018	$109K
March 2018	$107K
February 2018	$106K
January 2018	$103K
2017
December 2017	$112K
November 2017	$111K
October 2017	$113K
September 2017	$109K
August 2017	$102K
July 2017	$111K
June 2017	$109K
May 2017	$109K
April 2017	$108K
March 2017	$109K
February 2017	$110K
January 2017	$103K
2016
December 2016	$105K
November 2016	$102K
October 2016	$99K
September 2016	$99K

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
613 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$93,720	12/23/25	4	2	1,429

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
9 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$158,500	3	1	900	Off Market
15 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$175,500	3	1	800	Off Market
19 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$213,600	3	2	1,224	Off Market
23 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$183,400	3	1	900	Off Market
3416 SW 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50321	2.37	$394,800	4	4	2,099	Off Market
3420 SW 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50321	2.35	$373,800	3	4	2,342	Off Market
2711 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$274,400	3	2	1,120	Off Market
2715 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$155,900	3	1	1,000	Off Market
2717 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$247,800	4	2	1,577	Off Market
2909 Southern Hills Cir, Des Moines, IA 50321	2.30	$1,011,200	5	6	4,668	Off Market
2917 Southern Hills Cir, Des Moines, IA 50321	2.36	$869,100	Studio	-	3,282	Off Market
3301 Southern Hills Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321	2.38	$801,700	4	4	4,068	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 1957

864 sqft

$198/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Nearby schoolsCovered parking

Newly renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath.located close to downtown and nearby schools.Newly installed flooring,trim, doors, cabinets, tile and appliances. Covered parking and off street parking.Washer and dryer in the basement.Lawn care included.
Renters insurance required.. 1 small pet allowed with $300.00 additional deposit.. Background check required $55.00 non refundable fee..

One year lease. Renters insurance required.Tenant responsible for utilities, trash and water.. Additional $300.00 deposit for pet.

5 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in Indianola Hills, built in 1957. It last sold for $34,500 on Dec 28, 2009. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2024 with an asking price of $1,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 14, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $170,700, with a rent estimate of $1,441/month.

Home Details for 5 E Creston Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7187 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 14, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Apr 6, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,350
Dec 3, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Nov 20, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$1,300
Dec 28, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$34,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,780	$150,900

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

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Indianola Hills

At least 19 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say yards are well-kept
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say car is needed
65 % Say there are sidewalks
64 % Say kids play outside
62 % Say there's wildlife
59 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
37 % Say it's quiet
25 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Monica Xlo
Visitor
10mo ago
"Nice neighborhood, lots of dog walkers in my area. Close to dog parks as well Quiet at night and during the day. "
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Cicily Hook
Resident
2y ago
"There are lots of dogs in the neighborhood. Therefore means there is barking. Don’t move to a dog friendly neighborhood if you don’t like that. Also loose dogs from time to time. Not a huge problem. "
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Lacey N.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"I lived in the neighborhood for 6 years and I loved it! People are always willing to help and very friendly "
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Samuel Solano
Resident
7y ago
"Nice, safe, part of the south side. Good restaurants with easy access to downtown! Most neighborhoods are really quiet."
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Bacon
Resident
7y ago
"Cheap neighborhood with a lot of issues. It is not the greatest neighborhood, but you can tell most of the people here do not care about its deteriorating value and culture. Cannot wait to move out of here next month."
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markdavis65
12y ago
"Nice family area of Des Moines. Right off South Union, so easy access to downtown for work and nightlife. "
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Frequently asked questions about 5 E Creston Ave

What is 5 E Creston Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 5 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is $170,700.
What is the price history for 5 E Creston Ave?
5 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $34,500 in December 2009.
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 5 E Creston Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 5 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 5 E Creston Ave?
The lot at 5 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,187 sq ft).