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

Would people walk alone at night in Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA?

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

Does Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

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

Is there wildlife in Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA?

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

Are there community events in Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA?

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

Are the streets well-lit in Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA?

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 655 27th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 655 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $174,900 .

What is the price history for 655 27th St?

655 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,000 in May 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 655 27th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 655 27th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 655 27th St?

The lot at 655 27th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$174,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,384 sqft

655 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Woodland Heights

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 29, 2015 for $60,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$175K

Since last month

$3K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last sale

$118K (+197.2%)

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 +179% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$178K
August 2026	$179K
July 2026	$181K
June 2026	$179K
May 2026	$184K
April 2026	$178K
March 2026	$181K
February 2026	$175K
January 2026	$173K
2025
December 2025	$177K
November 2025	$183K
October 2025	$183K
September 2025	$180K
August 2025	$180K
July 2025	$183K
June 2025	$188K
May 2025	$188K
April 2025	$188K
March 2025	$178K
February 2025	$178K
January 2025	$177K
2024
December 2024	$180K
November 2024	$183K
October 2024	$180K
September 2024	$181K
August 2024	$185K
July 2024	$187K
June 2024	$190K
May 2024	$191K
April 2024	$189K
March 2024	$185K
February 2024	$177K
January 2024	$172K
2023
December 2023	$171K
November 2023	$171K
October 2023	$176K
September 2023	$172K
August 2023	$175K
July 2023	$184K
June 2023	$186K
May 2023	$178K
April 2023	$173K
March 2023	$168K
February 2023	$163K
January 2023	$164K
2022
December 2022	$163K
November 2022	$167K
October 2022	$171K
September 2022	$172K
August 2022	$173K
July 2022	$176K
June 2022	$180K
May 2022	$178K
April 2022	$171K
March 2022	$167K
February 2022	$163K
January 2022	$161K
2021
December 2021	$160K
November 2021	$159K
October 2021	$159K
September 2021	$163K
August 2021	$163K
July 2021	$167K
June 2021	$166K
May 2021	$161K
April 2021	$156K
March 2021	$154K
February 2021	$148K
January 2021	$146K
2020
December 2020	$147K
November 2020	$149K
October 2020	$146K
September 2020	$141K
August 2020	$140K
July 2020	$143K
June 2020	$143K
May 2020	$142K
April 2020	$142K
March 2020	$140K
February 2020	$141K
January 2020	$140K
2019
December 2019	$142K
November 2019	$143K
October 2019	$140K
September 2019	$137K
August 2019	$144K
July 2019	$146K
June 2019	$145K
May 2019	$141K
April 2019	$140K
March 2019	$140K
February 2019	$145K
January 2019	$146K
2018
December 2018	$137K
November 2018	$119K
October 2018	$114K
September 2018	$112K
August 2018	$114K
July 2018	$113K
June 2018	$113K
May 2018	$92K
April 2018	$82K
March 2018	$70K
February 2018	$69K
January 2018	$69K
2017
December 2017	$70K
November 2017	$69K
October 2017	$68K
September 2017	$69K
August 2017	$68K
July 2017	$67K
June 2017	$67K
May 2017	$67K
April 2017	$66K
March 2017	$66K
February 2017	$66K
January 2017	$65K
2016
December 2016	$65K
November 2016	$65K
October 2016	$65K
September 2016	$64K

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	0.12	Single-Family Home	$75,000	03/13/26	2	1	1,133
905 24th St, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$155,000	06/05/26	3	1	1,518

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
651 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.01	$311,300	4	2.5	1,948	Off Market
647 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.02	$142,800	4	2	1,298	Off Market
643 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.03	$195,800	3	1.5	1,264	Off Market
642 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.04	$251,800	3	2	1,488	Off Market
2609 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.03	$202,000	2	1	953	Off Market
644 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.03	$196,200	2	1	970	Off Market
659 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.01	$204,900	2	2	798	Off Market
663 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.02	$117,800	2	1	778	Off Market
665 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.03	$118,300	3	1	660	Off Market
671 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.04	$195,600	2	1	1,080	Off Market
675 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.05	$145,300	2	1	776	Off Market
677 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.06	$177,900	2	1	1,048	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1915

1,384 sqft

$126/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 655 27th St, Des Moines, IA. 655 27th St is in the Woodland Heights neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50312. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,384 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6534 sqft and was built in 1915.

655 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,384 sqft single-family home in Woodland Heights, built in 1915. It last sold for $60,000 on May 29, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $174,900, with a rent estimate of $1,817/month.

Home Details for 655 27th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915Year Updated: 1994
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
May 29, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$60,000
Oct 23, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$92,000
Jul 3, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$106,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,848	$160,800

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

Woodland Heights

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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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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 655 27th St

What is 655 27th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 655 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $174,900.
What is the price history for 655 27th St?
655 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,000 in May 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 655 27th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 655 27th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 655 27th St?
The lot at 655 27th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).