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

What is 638 E Douglas Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 638 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is $215,000 .

What is the price history for 638 E Douglas Ave?

638 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $104,500 in September 2008.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 638 E Douglas Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 638 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 638 E Douglas Ave?

The lot at 638 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (8,058 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$215,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,318 sqft

638 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,465/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 30, 2008 for $104,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$215K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.7%)

Since last sale

$111K (+106%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$215K
August 2026	$215K
July 2026	$216K
June 2026	$215K
May 2026	$211K
April 2026	$214K
March 2026	$212K
February 2026	$208K
January 2026	$205K
2025
December 2025	$202K
November 2025	$206K
October 2025	$206K
September 2025	$204K
August 2025	$208K
July 2025	$209K
June 2025	$210K
May 2025	$209K
April 2025	$205K
March 2025	$202K
February 2025	$196K
January 2025	$197K
2024
December 2024	$202K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$200K
September 2024	$200K
August 2024	$203K
July 2024	$206K
June 2024	$205K
May 2024	$206K
April 2024	$202K
March 2024	$198K
February 2024	$192K
January 2024	$189K
2023
December 2023	$189K
November 2023	$187K
October 2023	$191K
September 2023	$192K
August 2023	$193K
July 2023	$194K
June 2023	$196K
May 2023	$192K
April 2023	$185K
March 2023	$179K
February 2023	$175K
January 2023	$175K
2022
December 2022	$176K
November 2022	$179K
October 2022	$184K
September 2022	$186K
August 2022	$186K
July 2022	$186K
June 2022	$187K
May 2022	$185K
April 2022	$176K
March 2022	$166K
February 2022	$154K
January 2022	$153K
2021
December 2021	$157K
November 2021	$159K
October 2021	$159K
September 2021	$162K
August 2021	$164K
July 2021	$163K
June 2021	$159K
May 2021	$150K
April 2021	$149K
March 2021	$145K
February 2021	$140K
January 2021	$140K
2020
December 2020	$139K
November 2020	$139K
October 2020	$143K
September 2020	$142K
August 2020	$140K
July 2020	$142K
June 2020	$141K
May 2020	$141K
April 2020	$142K
March 2020	$141K
February 2020	$143K
January 2020	$144K
2019
December 2019	$143K
November 2019	$141K
October 2019	$144K
September 2019	$145K
August 2019	$147K
July 2019	$146K
June 2019	$144K
May 2019	$140K
April 2019	$141K
March 2019	$141K
February 2019	$138K
January 2019	$138K
2018
December 2018	$136K
November 2018	$137K
October 2018	$136K
September 2018	$136K
August 2018	$134K
July 2018	$136K
June 2018	$137K
May 2018	$136K
April 2018	$134K
March 2018	$132K
February 2018	$133K
January 2018	$132K
2017
December 2017	$129K
November 2017	$127K
October 2017	$125K
September 2017	$126K
August 2017	$123K
July 2017	$127K
June 2017	$126K
May 2017	$125K
April 2017	$124K
March 2017	$123K
February 2017	$121K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$125K
November 2016	$123K
October 2016	$122K
September 2016	$120K

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
3830 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$124,500	10/27/25	4	2	1,201

Home facts updated by county records

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
632 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$140,800	2	1	693	Off Market
3813 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$183,300	3	1	888	Off Market
701 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.21	$257,500	4	2	1,907	Off Market
711 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.21	$221,000	3	1	1,388	Off Market
721 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.22	$176,400	2	1	824	Off Market
717 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.22	$195,700	4	2	1,088	Off Market
704 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$214,700	3	2	1,699	Off Market
706 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$168,500	2	1	870	Off Market
710 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$151,800	2	1	818	Off Market
716 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$186,200	2	2	846	Off Market
718 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$192,800	2	1	896	Off Market
3812 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.92	$209,300	3	1	1,281	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1936

1,318 sqft

$163/sqft

Garage

About this House

A place to come and relax at the end of a stressful day. Walk inside and enjoy this home. It has a spacious master bedroom, eat in kitchen, dining room and comfortable living room. The basement is a great get away with a family room, work-out area, shop and 3/4 bath. Outside there is a large deck for entertaining while enjoying a peaceful fenced backyard.

638 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,318 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1936. It last sold for $104,500 on Sep 30, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $215,000, with a rent estimate of $1,643/month.

Home Details for 638 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1936Year Updated: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8058 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 30, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$104,500
Feb 28, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$114,900
Feb 26, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$114,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,730	$175,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Madison Elementary School
PK-5
Public
258 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school has issues with parents voicing there concerns for there students, the staff would rather send students home and not get learning done because they don’t have the support a kid needs if this was the case they should send multiple kids home not just one! Once we stood up for are student they trespassed one parent! Over making sure a student gets there learning they need!!! Steer clear of this school they do not support kids like they need to
Parent Review
10mo ago
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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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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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"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.
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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
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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
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"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.
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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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"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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Frequently asked questions about 638 E Douglas Ave

What is 638 E Douglas Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 638 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is $215,000.
What is the price history for 638 E Douglas Ave?
638 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $104,500 in September 2008.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 638 E Douglas Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 638 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 638 E Douglas Ave?
The lot at 638 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (8,058 sq ft).