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

As of early 2026, 87% of users say car is needed

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

As of early 2026, 80% of users say yards are well-kept

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

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

Does South Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there are sidewalks

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

As of early 2026, 70% of users say parking is easy

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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

As of early 2026, 52% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 45% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 43% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there's wildlife

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

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

What is 515 E Rose Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 515 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is $201,000 .

What is the price history for 515 E Rose Ave?

515 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $63,000 in April 1998.

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 515 E Rose Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 515 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 515 E Rose Ave?

The lot at 515 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,382 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$201,000

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

515 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,409/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 13, 1998 for $63,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$201K

Since last month

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$13K (+7%)

Since last sale

$141K (+223.5%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$204K
August 2026	$205K
July 2026	$203K
June 2026	$203K
May 2026	$204K
April 2026	$203K
March 2026	$203K
February 2026	$193K
January 2026	$194K
2025
December 2025	$193K
November 2025	$192K
October 2025	$190K
September 2025	$190K
August 2025	$196K
July 2025	$201K
June 2025	$199K
May 2025	$201K
April 2025	$199K
March 2025	$193K
February 2025	$193K
January 2025	$191K
2024
December 2024	$200K
November 2024	$198K
October 2024	$201K
September 2024	$202K
August 2024	$205K
July 2024	$210K
June 2024	$211K
May 2024	$210K
April 2024	$205K
March 2024	$202K
February 2024	$195K
January 2024	$192K
2023
December 2023	$193K
November 2023	$196K
October 2023	$197K
September 2023	$198K
August 2023	$200K
July 2023	$200K
June 2023	$198K
May 2023	$199K
April 2023	$190K
March 2023	$184K
February 2023	$180K
January 2023	$181K
2022
December 2022	$182K
November 2022	$185K
October 2022	$193K
September 2022	$195K
August 2022	$195K
July 2022	$196K
June 2022	$196K
May 2022	$194K
April 2022	$184K
March 2022	$173K
February 2022	$159K
January 2022	$161K
2021
December 2021	$164K
November 2021	$166K
October 2021	$168K
September 2021	$169K
August 2021	$171K
July 2021	$173K
June 2021	$175K
May 2021	$175K
April 2021	$172K
March 2021	$167K
February 2021	$162K
January 2021	$159K
2020
December 2020	$158K
November 2020	$159K
October 2020	$158K
September 2020	$156K
August 2020	$156K
July 2020	$155K
June 2020	$153K
May 2020	$151K
April 2020	$152K
March 2020	$149K
February 2020	$149K
January 2020	$149K
2019
December 2019	$149K
November 2019	$150K
October 2019	$150K
September 2019	$150K
August 2019	$151K
July 2019	$148K
June 2019	$149K
May 2019	$147K
April 2019	$148K
March 2019	$148K
February 2019	$150K
January 2019	$146K
2018
December 2018	$146K
November 2018	$146K
October 2018	$146K
September 2018	$147K
August 2018	$147K
July 2018	$146K
June 2018	$147K
May 2018	$148K
April 2018	$146K
March 2018	$144K
February 2018	$143K
January 2018	$144K
2017
December 2017	$143K
November 2017	$142K
October 2017	$140K
September 2017	$140K
August 2017	$139K
July 2017	$136K
June 2017	$137K
May 2017	$136K
April 2017	$135K
March 2017	$132K
February 2017	$131K
January 2017	$130K
2016
December 2016	$128K
November 2016	$128K
October 2016	$127K
September 2016	$128K

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
4500 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$93,500	06/26/26	3	1	900

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
507 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$197,800	3	1	982	Off Market
508 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$222,700	Studio	2	1,408	Off Market
514 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$222,900	4	2	1,408	Off Market
520 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$88,100	2	1	720	Off Market
600 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$220,400	3	2	1,324	Off Market
604 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$223,100	4	2	1,408	Off Market
521 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$251,100	3	3	1,098	Off Market
605 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$184,100	Studio	2	932	Off Market
611 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$338,800	3	3	1,664	Off Market
615 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$262,300	2	1.5	1,332	Off Market
701 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$204,700	2	2	792	Off Market
705 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$207,100	3	1	784	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 1972

0.42 acre lot

1,008 sqft

$199/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 515 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA. 515 E Rose Ave is in the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,008 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.42 acres and was built in 1972.

515 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1972. It last sold for $63,000 on Apr 13, 1998. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $201,000, with a rent estimate of $1,611/month.

Home Details for 515 E Rose Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 13, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$63,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,440	$201,400

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
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

South Park

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Buy: $59k - $590k

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What Locals Say about South Park

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

87 % Say car is needed
80 % Say yards are well-kept
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say there are sidewalks
70 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say people would walk alone at night
44 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
20 % Say there's wildlife
19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jess R.
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6y ago
"Well maintained and well kept under control. Very friendly neighborhood. If i could i would move back to the area/home. "
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Lorri H.
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8y ago
"Right on the bus line, hyvee is just a couple blocks away, also laundromat and car wash, everything is close by, even if you are walking you won't have to go far"
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Frequently asked questions about 515 E Rose Ave

What is 515 E Rose Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 515 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is $201,000.
What is the price history for 515 E Rose Ave?
515 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $63,000 in April 1998.
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 515 E Rose Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 515 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 515 E Rose Ave?
The lot at 515 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,382 sq ft).