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 609 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 609 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $238,500 .

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.

What do residents say about the South Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in South Park, Des Moines .

Does 609 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 609 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 609 E Miller Ave?

The lot at 609 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.43 acres (18,600 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$238,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,371 sqft (on 0.43 acres)

609 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$239K

Since last month

$11K (-4.3%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.1%)

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 +56% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$238K
August 2026	$243K
July 2026	$248K
June 2026	$240K
May 2026	$241K
April 2026	$236K
March 2026	$237K
February 2026	$231K
January 2026	$230K
2025
December 2025	$228K
November 2025	$228K
October 2025	$229K
September 2025	$234K
August 2025	$235K
July 2025	$239K
June 2025	$243K
May 2025	$245K
April 2025	$240K
March 2025	$242K
February 2025	$234K
January 2025	$232K
2024
December 2024	$234K
November 2024	$237K
October 2024	$240K
September 2024	$240K
August 2024	$242K
July 2024	$245K
June 2024	$245K
May 2024	$247K
April 2024	$242K
March 2024	$238K
February 2024	$232K
January 2024	$227K
2023
December 2023	$229K
November 2023	$230K
October 2023	$233K
September 2023	$232K
August 2023	$236K
July 2023	$234K
June 2023	$233K
May 2023	$235K
April 2023	$228K
March 2023	$223K
February 2023	$216K
January 2023	$215K
2022
December 2022	$216K
November 2022	$219K
October 2022	$224K
September 2022	$226K
August 2022	$227K
July 2022	$229K
June 2022	$229K
May 2022	$226K
April 2022	$214K
March 2022	$198K
February 2022	$176K
January 2022	$179K
2021
December 2021	$183K
November 2021	$186K
October 2021	$188K
September 2021	$189K
August 2021	$192K
July 2021	$197K
June 2021	$195K
May 2021	$199K
April 2021	$194K
March 2021	$190K
February 2021	$185K
January 2021	$183K
2020
December 2020	$182K
November 2020	$181K
October 2020	$180K
September 2020	$178K
August 2020	$176K
July 2020	$176K
June 2020	$176K
May 2020	$176K
April 2020	$179K
March 2020	$179K
February 2020	$178K
January 2020	$178K
2019
December 2019	$178K
November 2019	$179K
October 2019	$180K
September 2019	$181K
August 2019	$181K
July 2019	$180K
June 2019	$178K
May 2019	$176K
April 2019	$174K
March 2019	$174K
February 2019	$172K
January 2019	$172K
2018
December 2018	$172K
November 2018	$169K
October 2018	$169K
September 2018	$168K
August 2018	$169K
July 2018	$166K
June 2018	$163K
May 2018	$161K
April 2018	$159K
March 2018	$158K
February 2018	$158K
January 2018	$157K
2017
December 2017	$161K
November 2017	$160K
October 2017	$161K
September 2017	$161K
August 2017	$162K
July 2017	$156K
June 2017	$154K
May 2017	$154K
April 2017	$151K
March 2017	$153K
February 2017	$152K
January 2017	$153K
2016
December 2016	$155K
November 2016	$155K
October 2016	$153K
September 2016	$152K

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
611 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$252,400	3	1.5	1,408	Off Market
3521 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$239,300	3	2	1,662	Off Market
3513 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$210,000	3	1	960	Off Market
561 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$183,700	3	2	972	Off Market
601 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$211,200	3	2	960	Off Market
541 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$204,000	3	2	1,692	Off Market
613 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$143,000	2	1	936	Off Market
617 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$279,600	3	1.5	1,975	Off Market
701 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$147,000	2	1	966	Off Market
705 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$153,800	3	1	1,256	Off Market
709 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$210,900	3	3	1,158	Off Market
721 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$204,100	3	1	960	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 1968

0.43 acre lot

1,371 sqft

$174/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 609 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA. 609 E Miller Ave is in the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,371 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.43 acres and was built in 1968.

609 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,371 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1968. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $238,500, with a rent estimate of $1,371/month.

Home Details for 609 E Miller Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Stone, BrickFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1968Year Updated: 1973
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.43 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,108	$261,300

Home facts updated by county records

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
5 Reviews

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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.
Resident
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 609 E Miller Ave

What is 609 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 609 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $238,500.
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.
What do residents say about the South Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in South Park, Des Moines.
Does 609 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 609 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 609 E Miller Ave?
The lot at 609 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.43 acres (18,600 sq ft).