Is parking easy in Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is a car needed in Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say car is needed

Is Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are yards well-kept in Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say yards are well-kept

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As of early 2026, 86% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say kids play outside

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As of early 2026, 71% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say neighbors are friendly

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As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's wildlife

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As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are community events

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As of early 2026, 50% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

What is 643 27th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 643 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $195,800 .

What is the price history for 643 27th St?

643 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $51,000 in October 2015.

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 643 27th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 643 27th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 643 27th St?

The lot at 643 27th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$195,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,264 sqft

643 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Woodland Heights

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 20, 2015 for $51,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$196K

Since last month

$1K (+0.6%)

Since last year

$7K (+3.8%)

Since last sale

$149K (+291.8%)

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 +278% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$200K
August 2026	$198K
July 2026	$199K
June 2026	$196K
May 2026	$200K
April 2026	$197K
March 2026	$193K
February 2026	$188K
January 2026	$185K
2025
December 2025	$188K
November 2025	$196K
October 2025	$195K
September 2025	$193K
August 2025	$193K
July 2025	$191K
June 2025	$199K
May 2025	$199K
April 2025	$199K
March 2025	$191K
February 2025	$191K
January 2025	$190K
2024
December 2024	$191K
November 2024	$195K
October 2024	$191K
September 2024	$193K
August 2024	$198K
July 2024	$201K
June 2024	$203K
May 2024	$203K
April 2024	$201K
March 2024	$196K
February 2024	$189K
January 2024	$184K
2023
December 2023	$182K
November 2023	$181K
October 2023	$188K
September 2023	$184K
August 2023	$188K
July 2023	$194K
June 2023	$196K
May 2023	$190K
April 2023	$185K
March 2023	$182K
February 2023	$183K
January 2023	$188K
2022
December 2022	$188K
November 2022	$194K
October 2022	$199K
September 2022	$201K
August 2022	$200K
July 2022	$202K
June 2022	$208K
May 2022	$205K
April 2022	$197K
March 2022	$191K
February 2022	$182K
January 2022	$179K
2021
December 2021	$180K
November 2021	$177K
October 2021	$177K
September 2021	$181K
August 2021	$180K
July 2021	$181K
June 2021	$176K
May 2021	$163K
April 2021	$159K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$147K
January 2021	$143K
2020
December 2020	$144K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$143K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$140K
July 2020	$143K
June 2020	$142K
May 2020	$143K
April 2020	$140K
March 2020	$136K
February 2020	$134K
January 2020	$134K
2019
December 2019	$134K
November 2019	$133K
October 2019	$136K
September 2019	$134K
August 2019	$143K
July 2019	$138K
June 2019	$140K
May 2019	$138K
April 2019	$139K
March 2019	$136K
February 2019	$131K
January 2019	$137K
2018
December 2018	$124K
November 2018	$94K
October 2018	$68K
September 2018	$59K
August 2018	$59K
July 2018	$59K
June 2018	$59K
May 2018	$59K
April 2018	$58K
March 2018	$58K
February 2018	$57K
January 2018	$57K
2017
December 2017	$58K
November 2017	$57K
October 2017	$56K
September 2017	$57K
August 2017	$56K
July 2017	$56K
June 2017	$55K
May 2017	$55K
April 2017	$55K
March 2017	$55K
February 2017	$54K
January 2017	$54K
2016
December 2016	$53K
November 2016	$53K
October 2016	$53K
September 2016	$53K

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
2500 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$75,000	03/13/26	2	1	1,133

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
642 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.03	$251,800	3	2	1,488	Off Market
2609 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.02	$202,000	2	1	953	Off Market
644 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.03	$196,200	2	1	970	Off Market
648 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.03	$197,300	3	1	864	Off Market
654 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.04	-	6	1	1,920	Off Market
658 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.05	$88,800	1	2	475	Off Market
647 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.01	$142,800	4	2	1,298	Off Market
651 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.02	$311,300	4	2.5	1,948	Off Market
655 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.03	$174,900	3	1	1,384	Off Market
659 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.04	$204,900	2	2	798	Off Market
663 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.05	$117,800	2	1	778	Off Market
665 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.06	$118,300	3	1	660	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1923

1,264 sqft

$155/sqft

Garage

About this House

Remarks:3 bedroom. 2 bath, 1 1/2 story with great character. There are arched doorways, hardwood floors throughout. Located close to the vibrant Ingersoll shopping district. HUD Homes are Sold AS-IS. Listing #161-195071 Earnest Deposit $1000 if offer over 50k, $500 if offer under 50k. Must Be Certified Funds, earnest money check is made out to buyers choice of title company for closing, ask Listing Agent for details. Managed by Matt Martin Real Estate, offers made at HUDHomeStore website.

643 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,264 sqft single-family home in Woodland Heights, built in 1923. It last sold for $51,000 on Oct 20, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $195,800, with a rent estimate of $1,762/month.

Home Details for 643 27th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
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: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 20, 2015 Source: DMMLS #501846	Sold	$51,000
Aug 15, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$55,000
Dec 2, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$40,020
Jul 3, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$77,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,630	$159,900

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

Greenwood Elementary School
PK-5
Public
359 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Was a wonderful school for our children in a small classroom environment.
Parent Review
2y ago
3 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Woodland Heights

At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say it's dog friendly
93 % Say there are sidewalks
92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
89 % Say car is needed
88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
86 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
73 % Say kids play outside
71 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say it's quiet
52 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say there's wildlife
50 % Say there are community events
50 % Say streets are well-lit
42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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6y ago
"I can ride my bicycle or take the bus to Drake University, where I work. The bus is conveniently located but runs infrequently. "
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7y ago
"Very friendly neighborhood. Very quiet and peaceful. There is a lot of character and variety in the houses and it’s close to a few parks."
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Johnny H.
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7y ago
"My neighborhood is great it’s just I have no privacy. I need a one or two bed room house with a basement and garage."
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Melissa R.
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8y ago
"seemly like a friendly neighborhood. Not as 'tough' as it would seemingly appear. neighbors keep to themselves with a neighborly wave. "
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Ka 6.
12y ago
"This area has it all. Close to the Ingersol Shopping District, Roosevelt Schools, Downtown, Grays Lake and 235, yet, peaceful, friendly and reasonably priced. "
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Frequently asked questions about 643 27th St

What is 643 27th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 643 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $195,800.
What is the price history for 643 27th St?
643 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $51,000 in October 2015.
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 643 27th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 643 27th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 643 27th St?
The lot at 643 27th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).