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 705 28th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 705 28th St in Des Moines, IA is $182,800 .

What is the price history for 705 28th St?

705 28th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $107,500 in March 2020.

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 705 28th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 705 28th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 705 28th St?

The lot at 705 28th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,751 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$182,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,150 sqft

705 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

Woodland Heights

Est. Refi. Payment $1,288/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 31, 2020 for $107,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$183K

Since last month

$5K (-2.6%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last sale

$75K (+69.6%)

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 +56% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$182K
August 2026	$187K
July 2026	$187K
June 2026	$186K
May 2026	$189K
April 2026	$186K
March 2026	$183K
February 2026	$181K
January 2026	$179K
2025
December 2025	$181K
November 2025	$185K
October 2025	$186K
September 2025	$184K
August 2025	$187K
July 2025	$189K
June 2025	$194K
May 2025	$194K
April 2025	$193K
March 2025	$187K
February 2025	$185K
January 2025	$185K
2024
December 2024	$186K
November 2024	$189K
October 2024	$188K
September 2024	$190K
August 2024	$194K
July 2024	$196K
June 2024	$199K
May 2024	$198K
April 2024	$193K
March 2024	$189K
February 2024	$184K
January 2024	$179K
2023
December 2023	$178K
November 2023	$179K
October 2023	$182K
September 2023	$179K
August 2023	$181K
July 2023	$182K
June 2023	$182K
May 2023	$191K
April 2023	$186K
March 2023	$184K
February 2023	$184K
January 2023	$184K
2022
December 2022	$183K
November 2022	$185K
October 2022	$193K
September 2022	$193K
August 2022	$191K
July 2022	$193K
June 2022	$196K
May 2022	$194K
April 2022	$188K
March 2022	$185K
February 2022	$180K
January 2022	$177K
2021
December 2021	$173K
November 2021	$160K
October 2021	$142K
September 2021	$124K
August 2021	$125K
July 2021	$124K
June 2021	$123K
May 2021	$121K
April 2021	$119K
March 2021	$118K
February 2021	$116K
January 2021	$113K
2020
December 2020	$111K
November 2020	$112K
October 2020	$111K
September 2020	$110K
August 2020	$110K
July 2020	$110K
June 2020	$110K
May 2020	$109K
April 2020	$108K
March 2020	$137K
February 2020	$136K
January 2020	$136K
2019
December 2019	$135K
November 2019	$136K
October 2019	$137K
September 2019	$138K
August 2019	$140K
July 2019	$139K
June 2019	$136K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$133K
March 2019	$131K
February 2019	$132K
January 2019	$130K
2018
December 2018	$130K
November 2018	$131K
October 2018	$134K
September 2018	$132K
August 2018	$131K
July 2018	$131K
June 2018	$131K
May 2018	$130K
April 2018	$131K
March 2018	$130K
February 2018	$129K
January 2018	$127K
2017
December 2017	$130K
November 2017	$126K
October 2017	$127K
September 2017	$125K
August 2017	$120K
July 2017	$114K
June 2017	$114K
May 2017	$111K
April 2017	$113K
March 2017	$111K
February 2017	$115K
January 2017	$114K
2016
December 2016	$116K
November 2016	$117K
October 2016	$118K
September 2016	$117K

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	0.16	Single-Family Home	$75,000	03/13/26	2	1	1,133
905 24th St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	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
703 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.01	$206,700	3	1	1,348	Off Market
687 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.04	$256,000	2	1.5	1,106	Off Market
689 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.03	$174,000	3	1	1,029	Off Market
681 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.05	$163,100	2	1	768	Off Market
675 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.06	$141,800	2	1	720	Off Market
673 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.07	$155,400	2	1	841	Off Market
711 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.01	$155,600	2	1	832	Off Market
715 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.02	$209,800	3	2	1,296	Off Market
723 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.03	$186,500	3	1	1,300	Off Market
725 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.05	$187,400	3	1	1,045	Off Market
729 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.06	$189,700	2	1	890	Off Market
735 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312	0.07	$260,900	3	2	922	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1928

1,150 sqft

$159/sqft

Garage

About this House

Close to Callahan Middle School , Ruby Van Meter School
Owner Financing
Approx. $1050 Monthly with $10000 up Front
1 1/2 Story with Finished Attic , Basement , Front Porch , newer Water Heater
New Furnace with A/C
new Carpet , Hardwood Floors, Artificial Fire Place , Clean Basement and Home
Needs some work here and there , nothing major
2 car Detached Garage
Close to Downtown

705 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,150 sqft single-family home in Woodland Heights, built in 1928. It last sold for $107,500 on Mar 31, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $182,800, with a rent estimate of $1,680/month.

Home Details for 705 28th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood, BrickPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6751 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Mar 31, 2020 Source: DMMLS #599651	Sold	$107,500
Feb 15, 2020 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$126,500
Jun 15, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$72,900
Apr 8, 2010 Source: DMMLS #354397	Sold	$48,700
May 29, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$100,000
Mar 27, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$100,014
Jul 31, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$100,000 Price decreased by 5%
Apr 26, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$105,000
Apr 16, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$93,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,522	$197,600

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
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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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"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 705 28th St

What is 705 28th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 705 28th St in Des Moines, IA is $182,800.
What is the price history for 705 28th St?
705 28th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $107,500 in March 2020.
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 705 28th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 705 28th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 705 28th St?
The lot at 705 28th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,751 sq ft).