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 541 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 541 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $204,000 .

What is the price history for 541 E Miller Ave?

541 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $114,500 in August 2005.

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 541 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 541 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 541 E Miller Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 541 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$204,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,692 sqft

541 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 22, 2005 for $114,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$204K

Since last month

$800 (+0.4%)

Since last year

$13K (+6.7%)

Since last sale

$89K (+77.5%)

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 +83% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$203K
August 2026	$206K
July 2026	$202K
June 2026	$201K
May 2026	$202K
April 2026	$203K
March 2026	$200K
February 2026	$195K
January 2026	$195K
2025
December 2025	$195K
November 2025	$197K
October 2025	$195K
September 2025	$185K
August 2025	$191K
July 2025	$191K
June 2025	$197K
May 2025	$196K
April 2025	$196K
March 2025	$195K
February 2025	$189K
January 2025	$189K
2024
December 2024	$194K
November 2024	$194K
October 2024	$199K
September 2024	$203K
August 2024	$205K
July 2024	$208K
June 2024	$209K
May 2024	$209K
April 2024	$204K
March 2024	$198K
February 2024	$194K
January 2024	$190K
2023
December 2023	$191K
November 2023	$191K
October 2023	$193K
September 2023	$194K
August 2023	$195K
July 2023	$191K
June 2023	$189K
May 2023	$194K
April 2023	$187K
March 2023	$182K
February 2023	$180K
January 2023	$182K
2022
December 2022	$182K
November 2022	$185K
October 2022	$192K
September 2022	$194K
August 2022	$192K
July 2022	$190K
June 2022	$184K
May 2022	$182K
April 2022	$175K
March 2022	$172K
February 2022	$167K
January 2022	$166K
2021
December 2021	$167K
November 2021	$167K
October 2021	$167K
September 2021	$168K
August 2021	$169K
July 2021	$169K
June 2021	$165K
May 2021	$157K
April 2021	$150K
March 2021	$143K
February 2021	$145K
January 2021	$143K
2020
December 2020	$141K
November 2020	$137K
October 2020	$141K
September 2020	$140K
August 2020	$141K
July 2020	$140K
June 2020	$139K
May 2020	$140K
April 2020	$139K
March 2020	$139K
February 2020	$137K
January 2020	$137K
2019
December 2019	$138K
November 2019	$138K
October 2019	$142K
September 2019	$143K
August 2019	$142K
July 2019	$139K
June 2019	$137K
May 2019	$138K
April 2019	$137K
March 2019	$136K
February 2019	$134K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$126K
November 2018	$125K
October 2018	$127K
September 2018	$125K
August 2018	$125K
July 2018	$124K
June 2018	$125K
May 2018	$124K
April 2018	$121K
March 2018	$123K
February 2018	$122K
January 2018	$122K
2017
December 2017	$124K
November 2017	$122K
October 2017	$122K
September 2017	$122K
August 2017	$122K
July 2017	$122K
June 2017	$121K
May 2017	$122K
April 2017	$120K
March 2017	$117K
February 2017	$116K
January 2017	$113K
2016
December 2016	$111K
November 2016	$111K
October 2016	$111K
September 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
129 E Caulder Cir, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$170,000	08/04/26	3	2	944
503 E Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$192,800	10/29/25	3	2	826

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
3501 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$208,800	3	1	1,207	Off Market
511 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$222,400	3	1	1,108	Off Market
3409 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$176,300	3	1	1,040	Off Market
3417 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$181,900	3	1	1,166	Off Market
510 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$242,600	3	3	1,410	Off Market
3415 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$185,300	3	1	960	Off Market
601 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$211,200	3	2	960	Off Market
561 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$183,700	3	2	972	Off Market
3513 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$210,000	3	1	960	Off Market
3521 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$239,300	3	2	1,662	Off Market
611 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$252,400	3	1.5	1,408	Off Market
609 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$238,500	3	1	1,371	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 1955

1,692 sqft

$121/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great location just south of downtown. This solid 3 bedroom 2 bath home is move-in ready! The main level features a large living room, full bath and 1 bedroom with original hardwood floors. Plenty of space to cook and entertain in this kitchen with sliders to the patio and fenced in back yard. Large eat-in area to gather the family for dinner. Upstairs you will find two large bedrooms with hardwood floors and plenty of storage with many built-ins. Downstairs is a large finished family room perfect for the man cave or kids play room. You will love the additional storage space this newer over-sized two car car provides. Solid home in close proximity to downtown and south side shopping and restaurants.
New trim, base and doors through out the house. Freshly painted ceilings and walls. Hardwood on main floor and upstairs. New AC, furnace and roof.

541 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,692 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1955. It last sold for $114,500 on Aug 22, 2005. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $204,000, with a rent estimate of $1,683/month.

Home Details for 541 E Miller Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Office
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 7Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955Year Updated: 2019
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7710 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 2, 2022 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Sep 2, 2022 Source: N/A	PendingToActive	$185,000
Aug 21, 2022 Source: N/A	Pending	$185,000
Jul 19, 2022 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$185,000 Price decreased by 5%
Jul 9, 2022 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$195,000
Aug 5, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$115,000
Mar 4, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$115,000
Sep 20, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$125,000
Aug 6, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$125,000
Aug 22, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$114,500
Nov 15, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$99,500
Jun 2, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$69,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,152	$181,100

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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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 541 E Miller Ave

What is 541 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 541 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $204,000.
What is the price history for 541 E Miller Ave?
541 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $114,500 in August 2005.
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 541 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 541 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 541 E Miller Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 541 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.