Does East Village, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say there are sidewalks

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does East Village, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

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

Is parking easy in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

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

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's dog friendly

Are the streets well-lit in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say streets are well-lit

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is a car needed in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say car is needed

Are neighbors friendly in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say kids play outside

Are yards well-kept in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say yards are well-kept

Do residents of East Village, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 14% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

What is the price history for 505 E Grand Ave?

505 E Grand Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $5,170,000 in July 2015.

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 East Village neighborhood?

Residents describe the East Village neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in East Village, Des Moines .

How big is the lot at 505 E Grand Ave?

The lot at 505 E Grand Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,469 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$5,170,000

Last sold price

2 Beds
1 Bath
20,792 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

505 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

East Village

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 31, 2015 for $5,170,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
812 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$80,100	07/14/26	2	1	988
612 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA	0.68	Single-Family Home	$150,000	07/28/26	3	1	1,085

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
215 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	1.89	$143,900	Studio	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2014

0.42 acre lot

20,792 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 505 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA. 505 E Grand Ave is in the East Village neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50309. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 20,792 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.42 acres and was built in 2014.

505 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 20,792 sqft single-family home in East Village, built in 2014. It last sold for $5,170,000 on Jul 31, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,448/month.

Home Details for 505 E Grand Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 1
Heating & Cooling Air Conditioning

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2014
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 31, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$5,170,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$201,770	$5,940,000

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

Carver Elementary School
PK-5
Public
430 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
In response to the recent post, I feel bad that your child has been the victim of bullying. However, I have noticed that bullying is snuffed out very quickly. The only time it goes on is when students to not report it. We don't cater to the minorities. The majority of the student population is minority, possibly as high as 86%. We see no color at our school. Everyone is a human being that deserves respect. As far as field trips, that is the policy of the Des Moines Public School District. We get "1" field trip a year. The school does not make that decision. Submitted by staff.
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about East Village

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say there are sidewalks
88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say streets are well-lit
61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
61 % Say people would walk alone at night
47 % Say car is needed
41 % Say neighbors are friendly
36 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there are community events
29 % Say there's wildlife
27 % Say kids play outside
25 % Say yards are well-kept
14 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Haley O.
Resident
5y ago
"lovely area to live in, nice space for walks outside. lots of shops and restaurants around. everyone's friendly "
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Elianaisebastian3
Resident
6y ago
"Pretty quiet area when it needs to be quiet and pretty up beat when there are events. Super safe neighborhood to say the least!"
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Sarah
Resident
7y ago
"Easy access to freeway and walking distance to downtown. pretty much in the center of everything. The problem is the parking."
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Sean M.
Visitor
8y ago
"In Des Moines for a business trip very impressed with the city its cleanliness the level of activities the people. A bit warm on all but seems like a wonderful place to live."
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Frequently asked questions about 505 E Grand Ave

What is the price history for 505 E Grand Ave?
505 E Grand Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $5,170,000 in July 2015.
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 East Village neighborhood?
Residents describe the East Village neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in East Village, Des Moines.
How big is the lot at 505 E Grand Ave?
The lot at 505 E Grand Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,469 sq ft).