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 521 E Rose Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 521 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is $251,100 .

What is the price history for 521 E Rose Ave?

521 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $149,000 in October 2013.

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 521 E Rose Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 521 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 521 E Rose Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 521 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$251,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,098 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

521 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,741/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 11, 2013 for $149,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$251K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$9K (+3.7%)

Since last sale

$103K (+69.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +52% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$252K
August 2026	$254K
July 2026	$254K
June 2026	$251K
May 2026	$253K
April 2026	$253K
March 2026	$248K
February 2026	$243K
January 2026	$243K
2025
December 2025	$240K
November 2025	$243K
October 2025	$245K
September 2025	$243K
August 2025	$245K
July 2025	$249K
June 2025	$251K
May 2025	$251K
April 2025	$249K
March 2025	$246K
February 2025	$243K
January 2025	$241K
2024
December 2024	$244K
November 2024	$248K
October 2024	$252K
September 2024	$251K
August 2024	$252K
July 2024	$255K
June 2024	$255K
May 2024	$254K
April 2024	$252K
March 2024	$249K
February 2024	$243K
January 2024	$241K
2023
December 2023	$240K
November 2023	$240K
October 2023	$244K
September 2023	$244K
August 2023	$245K
July 2023	$245K
June 2023	$243K
May 2023	$242K
April 2023	$235K
March 2023	$229K
February 2023	$224K
January 2023	$222K
2022
December 2022	$223K
November 2022	$225K
October 2022	$232K
September 2022	$235K
August 2022	$234K
July 2022	$237K
June 2022	$240K
May 2022	$239K
April 2022	$230K
March 2022	$228K
February 2022	$224K
January 2022	$221K
2021
December 2021	$223K
November 2021	$222K
October 2021	$219K
September 2021	$216K
August 2021	$217K
July 2021	$217K
June 2021	$210K
May 2021	$197K
April 2021	$193K
March 2021	$188K
February 2021	$184K
January 2021	$182K
2020
December 2020	$180K
November 2020	$180K
October 2020	$179K
September 2020	$177K
August 2020	$178K
July 2020	$178K
June 2020	$178K
May 2020	$178K
April 2020	$177K
March 2020	$175K
February 2020	$173K
January 2020	$173K
2019
December 2019	$173K
November 2019	$173K
October 2019	$174K
September 2019	$173K
August 2019	$172K
July 2019	$174K
June 2019	$171K
May 2019	$171K
April 2019	$170K
March 2019	$170K
February 2019	$169K
January 2019	$168K
2018
December 2018	$167K
November 2018	$167K
October 2018	$167K
September 2018	$167K
August 2018	$166K
July 2018	$166K
June 2018	$170K
May 2018	$172K
April 2018	$170K
March 2018	$169K
February 2018	$169K
January 2018	$167K
2017
December 2017	$167K
November 2017	$164K
October 2017	$162K
September 2017	$160K
August 2017	$160K
July 2017	$155K
June 2017	$155K
May 2017	$155K
April 2017	$151K
March 2017	$150K
February 2017	$148K
January 2017	$149K
2016
December 2016	$150K
November 2016	$158K
October 2016	$164K
September 2016	$166K

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
515 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$201,000	4	1	1,008	Off Market
507 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$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
605 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$184,100	Studio	2	932	Off Market
611 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$338,800	3	3	1,664	Off Market
615 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$262,300	2	1.5	1,332	Off Market
701 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$204,700	2	2	792	Off Market
705 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$207,100	3	1	784	Off Market
3816 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.12	$193,600	2	1	864	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 521 E Rose Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1970

0.42 acre lot

1,098 sqft

$229/sqft

Garage

About this House

Price reduced! There is a 4th bedroom in the basement that is not on the assessors site. Everything is new or updated in this ready to be lived in and loved south Des Moines home. This home is perfectly suited for a live student or in-law with a separate kitchen, bath, living room and entrance in the basement. The main floor features a huge updated kitchen with lots of counter top space and still plenty of room for the kitchen table. All appliances are included so no need to buy new. Enjoy your evenings outside bug free on the large 3 season porch. The 3 car garage is perfect for the home mechanic or hobbyist. This home truly is a must see and you will be impressed at how much you can get for this price.

521 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,098 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1970. It last sold for $149,000 on Oct 11, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $251,100, with a rent estimate of $1,844/month.

Home Details for 521 E Rose Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 11, 2013 Source: DMMLS #418531	Sold	$149,000
May 25, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$155,000
Aug 21, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$139,500
Mar 9, 2012 Source: DMMLS #395578	Sold	$85,000
Feb 4, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$74,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,062	$234,900

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
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.
Prev. Resident
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 521 E Rose Ave

What is 521 E Rose Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 521 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA is $251,100.
What is the price history for 521 E Rose Ave?
521 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $149,000 in October 2013.
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 521 E Rose Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 521 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 521 E Rose Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 521 E Rose Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.