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

As of early 2026, 87% of users say car is needed

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

As of early 2026, 80% of users say yards are well-kept

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

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does South Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there are sidewalks

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

As of early 2026, 70% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's dog friendly

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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

As of early 2026, 52% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 45% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 43% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

What is 701 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 701 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $146,500 .

What is the price history for 701 E Miller Ave?

701 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $77,500 in December 2019.

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 701 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 701 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 701 E Miller Ave?

The lot at 701 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.47 acres (20,473 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$146,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
966 sqft (on 0.47 acres)

701 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 31, 2019 for $77,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$147K

Since last month

$8K (-4.9%)

Since last year

$5K (-3.2%)

Since last sale

$69K (+89%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +123% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$147K
August 2026	$149K
July 2026	$154K
June 2026	$148K
May 2026	$150K
April 2026	$147K
March 2026	$147K
February 2026	$144K
January 2026	$144K
2025
December 2025	$142K
November 2025	$145K
October 2025	$149K
September 2025	$150K
August 2025	$151K
July 2025	$151K
June 2025	$154K
May 2025	$155K
April 2025	$154K
March 2025	$152K
February 2025	$148K
January 2025	$148K
2024
December 2024	$149K
November 2024	$153K
October 2024	$152K
September 2024	$150K
August 2024	$149K
July 2024	$148K
June 2024	$150K
May 2024	$154K
April 2024	$152K
March 2024	$149K
February 2024	$147K
January 2024	$146K
2023
December 2023	$147K
November 2023	$147K
October 2023	$148K
September 2023	$148K
August 2023	$149K
July 2023	$150K
June 2023	$148K
May 2023	$145K
April 2023	$141K
March 2023	$136K
February 2023	$129K
January 2023	$126K
2022
December 2022	$126K
November 2022	$129K
October 2022	$134K
September 2022	$135K
August 2022	$134K
July 2022	$137K
June 2022	$138K
May 2022	$134K
April 2022	$128K
March 2022	$122K
February 2022	$117K
January 2022	$117K
2021
December 2021	$119K
November 2021	$119K
October 2021	$120K
September 2021	$120K
August 2021	$110K
July 2021	$101K
June 2021	$90K
May 2021	$88K
April 2021	$86K
March 2021	$86K
February 2021	$85K
January 2021	$83K
2020
December 2020	$82K
November 2020	$81K
October 2020	$81K
September 2020	$81K
August 2020	$80K
July 2020	$80K
June 2020	$80K
May 2020	$79K
April 2020	$79K
March 2020	$78K
February 2020	$78K
January 2020	$78K
2019
December 2019	$74K
November 2019	$74K
October 2019	$78K
September 2019	$76K
August 2019	$78K
July 2019	$81K
June 2019	$79K
May 2019	$83K
April 2019	$78K
March 2019	$84K
February 2019	$84K
January 2019	$86K
2018
December 2018	$85K
November 2018	$88K
October 2018	$83K
September 2018	$82K
August 2018	$85K
July 2018	$85K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$84K
April 2018	$79K
March 2018	$77K
February 2018	$74K
January 2018	$80K
2017
December 2017	$78K
November 2017	$76K
October 2017	$75K
September 2017	$73K
August 2017	$71K
July 2017	$73K
June 2017	$75K
May 2017	$75K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$74K
February 2017	$74K
January 2017	$72K
2016
December 2016	$69K
November 2016	$67K
October 2016	$67K
September 2016	$66K

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
617 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$279,600	3	1.5	1,975	Off Market
613 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$143,000	2	1	936	Off Market
609 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$238,500	3	1	1,371	Off Market
611 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$253,700	3	1.5	1,408	Off Market
3521 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$227,000	3	2	1,662	Off Market
3513 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$203,400	3	1	960	Off Market
705 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$153,800	3	1	1,256	Off Market
709 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$209,300	3	3	1,158	Off Market
721 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$205,300	3	1	960	Off Market
3524 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$214,600	2	1	988	Off Market
3500 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$147,500	2	1	1,175	Off Market
3512 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$195,000	2	1	896	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1912

0.47 acre lot

966 sqft

$152/sqft

Garage

About this House

Adorable 2 bedroom bungalow at an unbelievable price! This home has many updates including a newer metal roof, gutters and windows (all in 2013), HVAC (2015), updated appliances (all included) and laminate flooring. There are 2 bedrooms, a 3/4 bath and main floor laundry. The eat-in kitchen leads to an enclosed back porch and then outside is a huge covered deck and nearly half-acre fully fenced yard (with double gate). There is plenty of off-street parking on the drive and a 1.5-car garage. The crawl space is extra deep and houses and furnace and potential storage. Great location near Park Ave.

701 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 966 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1912. It last sold for $77,500 on Dec 31, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $146,500, with a rent estimate of $1,051/month.

Home Details for 701 E Miller Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalDeckExterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 2013
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.47 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 31, 2019 Source: DMMLS #595222	Sold	$77,500
Dec 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$77,500
Nov 20, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$77,500
Dec 4, 2013 Source: DMMLS #424125	Sold	$59,000
Oct 9, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$59,999 Price decreased by 14%
Sep 5, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$69,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,944	$119,300

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

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

South Park

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Buy: $59k - $590k

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What Locals Say about South Park

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

87 % Say car is needed
80 % Say yards are well-kept
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say there are sidewalks
70 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say people would walk alone at night
44 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
20 % Say there's wildlife
19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jess R.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"Well maintained and well kept under control. Very friendly neighborhood. If i could i would move back to the area/home. "
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Lorri H.
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8y ago
"Right on the bus line, hyvee is just a couple blocks away, also laundromat and car wash, everything is close by, even if you are walking you won't have to go far"
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Frequently asked questions about 701 E Miller Ave

What is 701 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 701 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $146,500.
What is the price history for 701 E Miller Ave?
701 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $77,500 in December 2019.
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 701 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 701 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 701 E Miller Ave?
The lot at 701 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.47 acres (20,473 sq ft).