Are yards well-kept in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

630 E Shawnee Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
912 sqft

$217,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,179/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$217,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,179/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

912 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 630 E Shawnee Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1956

Living Area

912 sqft

Price/Sqft

$239

Parking

Garage

Description

Adorable ranch home offers 3 bedrooms with a 4th non-conforming bedroom in the basement. Basement also has a 2nd kitchen and bathroom. The house sets on a large lot and has fruit trees (plum, apple, and cherry). It also has a large shed with attic space, which is great for additional storage space. This house is a must see!

630 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1956. It last sold for $148,000 on Nov 29, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $217,900, with a rent estimate of $1,415/month.

Home Details for 630 E Shawnee 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: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10497 sqft

Price History for 630 E Shawnee Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/29/2017	$148,000	Sold	DMMLS #548621
Recording Date 11/29/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/01/2017	$150,000	Pending	Agent Provided

09/27/2017	$150,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/19/2010	$115,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

08/07/2010	$115,000	Pending	Agent Provided

07/17/2010	$115,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $115,000 (0%)
07/16/2010	$0	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/19/2010	$118,071	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/19/2010 Contract Date 05/13/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/16/2010	$85,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,650
Assessment	$207,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 630 E Shawnee Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4106 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$207,500	06/09/26	3	1	936

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $152,100
2 ba
840 sqft
1205 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $118,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,283 sqft
1211 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $176,900
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,388 sqft
1217 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $144,100
3 bd
1 ba
986 sqft
1221 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
DEC 19, 2025
$165,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,408 sqft
1225 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
LPT Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $161,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,710 sqft
1231 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,600
3 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
634 E Shawnee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,000
2 bd
2 ba
816 sqft
4106 E 7th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
OFF MARKET
Est. $198,700
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
4102 E 7th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $221,800
4 bd
2 ba
1,194 sqft
4103 E 7th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,900
3 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
4107 E 7th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,700
3 bd
2 ba
816 sqft
712 E Shawnee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
81 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say car is needed
71 % Say it's dog friendly
69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
60 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say there's holiday spirit
49 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there's wildlife
33 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Resident
3y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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4y ago
"I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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Jill B.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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Tracy
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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Rekanovicfatima
Resident
8y ago
"It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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Jeff A.
Resident
8y ago
"the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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Susan W.
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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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