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 601 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 601 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $211,200 .

What is the price history for 601 E Miller Ave?

601 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $162,500 in October 2019.

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 601 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 601 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 601 E Miller Ave?

The lot at 601 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,710 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$211,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
960 sqft

601 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 25, 2019 for $162,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$211K

Since last month

$700 (+0.3%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.9%)

Since last sale

$51K (+31.1%)

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 +80% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$213K
August 2026	$214K
July 2026	$212K
June 2026	$212K
May 2026	$212K
April 2026	$213K
March 2026	$210K
February 2026	$207K
January 2026	$206K
2025
December 2025	$204K
November 2025	$208K
October 2025	$210K
September 2025	$209K
August 2025	$209K
July 2025	$210K
June 2025	$214K
May 2025	$215K
April 2025	$213K
March 2025	$210K
February 2025	$206K
January 2025	$206K
2024
December 2024	$209K
November 2024	$211K
October 2024	$214K
September 2024	$214K
August 2024	$214K
July 2024	$215K
June 2024	$215K
May 2024	$216K
April 2024	$215K
March 2024	$212K
February 2024	$209K
January 2024	$208K
2023
December 2023	$207K
November 2023	$207K
October 2023	$210K
September 2023	$211K
August 2023	$211K
July 2023	$211K
June 2023	$211K
May 2023	$203K
April 2023	$198K
March 2023	$194K
February 2023	$190K
January 2023	$189K
2022
December 2022	$191K
November 2022	$192K
October 2022	$195K
September 2022	$198K
August 2022	$197K
July 2022	$197K
June 2022	$199K
May 2022	$198K
April 2022	$191K
March 2022	$188K
February 2022	$185K
January 2022	$183K
2021
December 2021	$184K
November 2021	$184K
October 2021	$184K
September 2021	$185K
August 2021	$186K
July 2021	$185K
June 2021	$185K
May 2021	$185K
April 2021	$182K
March 2021	$181K
February 2021	$178K
January 2021	$174K
2020
December 2020	$172K
November 2020	$171K
October 2020	$170K
September 2020	$171K
August 2020	$168K
July 2020	$169K
June 2020	$167K
May 2020	$167K
April 2020	$165K
March 2020	$165K
February 2020	$163K
January 2020	$163K
2019
December 2019	$163K
November 2019	$163K
October 2019	$162K
September 2019	$162K
August 2019	$157K
July 2019	$144K
June 2019	$147K
May 2019	$146K
April 2019	$149K
March 2019	$147K
February 2019	$147K
January 2019	$143K
2018
December 2018	$140K
November 2018	$139K
October 2018	$140K
September 2018	$140K
August 2018	$141K
July 2018	$139K
June 2018	$142K
May 2018	$138K
April 2018	$138K
March 2018	$136K
February 2018	$133K
January 2018	$133K
2017
December 2017	$134K
November 2017	$131K
October 2017	$130K
September 2017	$130K
August 2017	$128K
July 2017	$129K
June 2017	$128K
May 2017	$128K
April 2017	$126K
March 2017	$125K
February 2017	$124K
January 2017	$122K
2016
December 2016	$120K
November 2016	$122K
October 2016	$122K
September 2016	$119K

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	0.40	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
541 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$204,000	3	2	1,692	Off Market
3501 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$208,800	3	1	1,207	Off Market
511 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$222,400	3	1	1,108	Off Market
3409 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$176,300	3	1	1,040	Off Market
3417 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$181,900	3	1	1,166	Off Market
510 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$242,600	3	3	1,410	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	0.03	$210,000	3	1	960	Off Market
3521 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$239,300	3	2	1,662	Off Market
611 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$252,400	3	1.5	1,408	Off Market
609 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$238,500	3	1	1,371	Off Market
613 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$143,000	2	1	936	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1955

960 sqft

$220/sqft

Garage

About this House

BRAND NEW ROOF COMING BY AUGUST 16!!!!! Location, location, location! Desirable ranch home only minutes away from downtown. This beautiful home, with over 1,600 sq ft of total finish sits on a beautiful fenced in lot with no neighbors behind. You'll appreciate everything about this property from the minute you pull up from the fresh landscaping, paint, oversize 2 car detached garage. Inside you'll LOVE the fresh paint throughout, recently finished hardwood floors, newer bathroom and galley kitchen w new gas range. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, full bath and oversize living room. Downstairs has all new carpet, paint and an additional 3/4 bath. 2 additional non-conforming bedrooms. Newer furance/AC, newer windows throughout.

601 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1955. It last sold for $162,500 on Oct 25, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $211,200, with a rent estimate of $1,421/month.

Home Details for 601 E Miller Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7710 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 25, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$162,500
Sep 13, 2019 Source: DMMLS #588640	Sold	$162,400
Aug 8, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$159,900
Aug 6, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$159,900
Mar 2, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$114,500
Oct 16, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$77,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,174	$186,200

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
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Neighborhood Overview

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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 601 E Miller Ave

What is 601 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 601 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $211,200.
What is the price history for 601 E Miller Ave?
601 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $162,500 in October 2019.
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 601 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 601 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 601 E Miller Ave?
The lot at 601 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,710 sq ft).