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

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

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there are sidewalks

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

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 69% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 58% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 55% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

What is 500 E Holcomb Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 500 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA is $178,800 .

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.

What do residents say about the Union Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Union Park, Des Moines .

Does 500 E Holcomb Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 500 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 500 E Holcomb Ave?

The lot at 500 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,450 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

500 E Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Union Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
880 sqft

$178,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,221/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$178,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,221/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

880 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$179K

Since last month

$5K (-2.7%)

Since last year

$11K (+6.3%)

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 +61% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$179K
July 2026	$184K
June 2026	$189K
May 2026	$190K
April 2026	$182K
March 2026	$183K
February 2026	$177K
January 2026	$170K
2025
December 2025	$170K
November 2025	$169K
October 2025	$172K
September 2025	$169K
August 2025	$168K
July 2025	$178K
June 2025	$177K
May 2025	$178K
April 2025	$176K
March 2025	$168K
February 2025	$168K
January 2025	$167K
2024
December 2024	$171K
November 2024	$175K
October 2024	$174K
September 2024	$176K
August 2024	$174K
July 2024	$180K
June 2024	$183K
May 2024	$184K
April 2024	$178K
March 2024	$176K
February 2024	$169K
January 2024	$166K
2023
December 2023	$166K
November 2023	$167K
October 2023	$165K
September 2023	$168K
August 2023	$170K
July 2023	$172K
June 2023	$172K
May 2023	$174K
April 2023	$169K
March 2023	$164K
February 2023	$159K
January 2023	$158K
2022
December 2022	$160K
November 2022	$163K
October 2022	$167K
September 2022	$169K
August 2022	$169K
July 2022	$170K
June 2022	$169K
May 2022	$166K
April 2022	$159K
March 2022	$150K
February 2022	$136K
January 2022	$137K
2021
December 2021	$138K
November 2021	$140K
October 2021	$142K
September 2021	$142K
August 2021	$144K
July 2021	$146K
June 2021	$149K
May 2021	$149K
April 2021	$145K
March 2021	$142K
February 2021	$140K
January 2021	$139K
2020
December 2020	$138K
November 2020	$137K
October 2020	$137K
September 2020	$135K
August 2020	$137K
July 2020	$138K
June 2020	$138K
May 2020	$137K
April 2020	$136K
March 2020	$135K
February 2020	$136K
January 2020	$137K
2019
December 2019	$136K
November 2019	$134K
October 2019	$133K
September 2019	$133K
August 2019	$134K
July 2019	$135K
June 2019	$130K
May 2019	$128K
April 2019	$128K
March 2019	$128K
February 2019	$124K
January 2019	$124K
2018
December 2018	$125K
November 2018	$124K
October 2018	$126K
September 2018	$126K
August 2018	$125K
July 2018	$126K
June 2018	$124K
May 2018	$125K
April 2018	$124K
March 2018	$123K
February 2018	$121K
January 2018	$121K
2017
December 2017	$123K
November 2017	$122K
October 2017	$120K
September 2017	$122K
August 2017	$122K
July 2017	$121K
June 2017	$121K
May 2017	$120K
April 2017	$119K
March 2017	$118K
February 2017	$117K
January 2017	$115K
2016
December 2016	$114K
November 2016	$115K
October 2016	$113K
September 2016	$113K
August 2016	$111K

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
2355 Saylor Rd, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$156,000	10/31/25	3	1	704
306 Watson Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$257,000	12/19/25	3	2	1,800

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
422 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$198,200	2	1	951	Off Market
418 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$210,200	3	2	864	Off Market
421 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.04	$149,300	2	1	904	Off Market
509 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$137,600	3	1	1,118	Off Market
513 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$167,900	2	1	782	Off Market
419 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.05	$152,000	2	1	1,114	Off Market
3624 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.80	$168,000	2	1	818	Off Market
3618 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.79	$185,100	2	1	800	Off Market
3616 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.79	$247,300	3	2	1,372	Off Market
3610 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.78	$140,100	2	1	780	Off Market
3604 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.77	$143,200	2	1	959	Off Market
3601 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.76	$169,700	2	1	1,496	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 500 E Holcomb Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1955

Living Area

880 sqft

Price/Sqft

$203

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 500 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA. 500 E Holcomb Ave is in the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50313. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 880 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8450 sqft and was built in 1955.

500 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 880 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1955. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $178,800, with a rent estimate of $1,497/month.

Home Details for 500 E Holcomb 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: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8450 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,136	$189,000

Home facts updated by county records

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

Findley Elementary School
K-6
Public
319 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The teachers and principal really care about the children here.
Parent Review
3y ago
4 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $19.9k - $320k

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What Locals Say about Union Park

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say car is needed
79 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say there's wildlife
30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
3y ago
" I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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Wendy F. H.
Resident
8y ago
"The community. the union park is a one of a kind park. It’s near Grandview university so you can take college classes and save money."
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thejakes1323
13y ago
"Wonderful older established affordable neighborhood. Nice trees, nice neighbors, nice homes. Most homes in the area have original woodwork, wood floors, built ins. The area is great for all; singles, couples, families, retirees. A great mix of ages. Low crime. My grandmother lived in this area for many years. My parents have owned three homes in the area over the years. Still a favorite area in East Des Moines. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, easy access to most main highways. Centrally located. Give it a look."
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Erika B.
14y ago
"Union Park Neighborhoods bounty of older classic homes at affordable prices, it's proximity to the East Village, and the quality of life that an enormous public park with a variety of intended uses from biking and boating to strolling and a trip to perhaps the largest playground in Des Moines Boundaries, makes this area superb for folks who work down town and don't want to drive their car more than necessary. Overall, it's a very nice place to live. Like most other areas of Des Moines, the educational systems needs improvement. "
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Frequently asked questions about 500 E Holcomb Ave

What is 500 E Holcomb Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 500 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA is $178,800.
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.
What do residents say about the Union Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Union Park, Des Moines.
Does 500 E Holcomb Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 500 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 500 E Holcomb Ave?
The lot at 500 E Holcomb Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,450 sq ft).