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 617 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 617 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $279,600 .

What is the price history for 617 E Miller Ave?

617 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $154,900 in September 2016.

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 617 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 617 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 617 E Miller Ave?

The lot at 617 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.47 acres (20,473 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$279,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,975 sqft (on 0.47 acres)

617 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 14, 2016 for $154,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$280K

Since last month

$9K (-3.1%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.1%)

Since last sale

$126K (+81%)

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 +81% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$280K
August 2026	$284K
July 2026	$289K
June 2026	$281K
May 2026	$283K
April 2026	$281K
March 2026	$275K
February 2026	$272K
January 2026	$267K
2025
December 2025	$268K
November 2025	$271K
October 2025	$273K
September 2025	$268K
August 2025	$272K
July 2025	$273K
June 2025	$279K
May 2025	$279K
April 2025	$274K
March 2025	$273K
February 2025	$266K
January 2025	$266K
2024
December 2024	$265K
November 2024	$270K
October 2024	$272K
September 2024	$271K
August 2024	$274K
July 2024	$277K
June 2024	$277K
May 2024	$276K
April 2024	$272K
March 2024	$266K
February 2024	$261K
January 2024	$258K
2023
December 2023	$258K
November 2023	$258K
October 2023	$261K
September 2023	$260K
August 2023	$262K
July 2023	$253K
June 2023	$252K
May 2023	$258K
April 2023	$251K
March 2023	$247K
February 2023	$245K
January 2023	$247K
2022
December 2022	$248K
November 2022	$251K
October 2022	$258K
September 2022	$259K
August 2022	$259K
July 2022	$263K
June 2022	$266K
May 2022	$264K
April 2022	$254K
March 2022	$247K
February 2022	$239K
January 2022	$236K
2021
December 2021	$239K
November 2021	$238K
October 2021	$237K
September 2021	$236K
August 2021	$237K
July 2021	$236K
June 2021	$228K
May 2021	$210K
April 2021	$203K
March 2021	$197K
February 2021	$192K
January 2021	$191K
2020
December 2020	$192K
November 2020	$193K
October 2020	$189K
September 2020	$187K
August 2020	$187K
July 2020	$187K
June 2020	$187K
May 2020	$186K
April 2020	$186K
March 2020	$185K
February 2020	$183K
January 2020	$184K
2019
December 2019	$185K
November 2019	$185K
October 2019	$179K
September 2019	$178K
August 2019	$176K
July 2019	$176K
June 2019	$178K
May 2019	$175K
April 2019	$176K
March 2019	$176K
February 2019	$176K
January 2019	$173K
2018
December 2018	$172K
November 2018	$171K
October 2018	$172K
September 2018	$172K
August 2018	$172K
July 2018	$171K
June 2018	$171K
May 2018	$171K
April 2018	$170K
March 2018	$168K
February 2018	$167K
January 2018	$166K
2017
December 2017	$167K
November 2017	$165K
October 2017	$163K
September 2017	$165K
August 2017	$164K
July 2017	$162K
June 2017	$160K
May 2017	$160K
April 2017	$160K
March 2017	$159K
February 2017	$158K
January 2017	$158K
2016
December 2016	$157K
November 2016	$156K
October 2016	$156K
September 2016	$155K

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
613 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$143,000	2	1	936	Off Market
609 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$238,500	3	1	1,371	Off Market
611 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$252,400	3	1.5	1,408	Off Market
3521 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$239,300	3	2	1,662	Off Market
3513 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$210,000	3	1	960	Off Market
561 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$183,700	3	2	972	Off Market
701 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$147,000	2	1	966	Off Market
705 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$153,800	3	1	1,256	Off Market
709 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$210,900	3	3	1,158	Off Market
721 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$204,100	3	1	960	Off Market
3524 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$212,200	2	1	988	Off Market
3500 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$149,600	2	1	1,175	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 1961

0.47 acre lot

1,975 sqft

$142/sqft

Garage

About this House

All brick 3 bedroom ranch on nearly half an acre lot featuring newly refinished oak hardwood floors, freshly remodeled bath, modern mechanicals, waterproofed basement, and a 2 car garage. Home is move in ready!

617 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,975 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1961. It last sold for $154,900 on Sep 14, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $279,600, with a rent estimate of $1,738/month.

Home Details for 617 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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.47 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 14, 2016 Source: DMMLS #521332	Sold	$154,900
Jul 7, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$154,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,742	$284,700

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 617 E Miller Ave

What is 617 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 617 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $279,600.
What is the price history for 617 E Miller Ave?
617 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $154,900 in September 2016.
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 617 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 617 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 617 E Miller Ave?
The lot at 617 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.47 acres (20,473 sq ft).