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

OFF MARKET

655 27th St
Des Moines, IA 50312

Woodland Heights

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,384 sqft

$180,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,232/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$180,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,232/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,384 sqft

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1915

Living Area

1,384 sqft

Price/Sqft

$130

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $180,000, with a rent estimate of $1,721/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 History for 655 27th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/29/2015	$60,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/29/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/23/2014	$92,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/23/2014 Contract Date 09/25/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/03/2003	$106,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/03/2003 Contract Date 06/26/2003 County Transfer Tax $170 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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	$2,848
Assessment	$160,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 655 27th St

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
826 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$96,000	08/12/25	3	1	1,312

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $315,300
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,948 sqft
651 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,400
4 bd
2 ba
1,298 sqft
647 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,400
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,264 sqft
643 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $253,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,488 sqft
642 26th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $202,100
2 bd
1 ba
953 sqft
2609 Woodland Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50312
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,800
2 bd
1 ba
970 sqft
644 26th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,200
2 bd
2 ba
798 sqft
659 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
Platinum Realty LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $123,100
2 bd
1 ba
778 sqft
663 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $121,800
3 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
665 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,080 sqft
671 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $148,000
2 bd
1 ba
776 sqft
675 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,200
2 bd
1 ba
1,048 sqft
677 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50312

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Assigned Schools

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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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Maureen Y.
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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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Kelsey.mazer
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6y 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.
Resident
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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