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

OFF MARKET

705 E Park Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

4 Beds
1 Bath
935 sqft

$196,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,335/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$196,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,335/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

1 Bath

935 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 705 E Park Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1938

Living Area

935 sqft

Price/Sqft

$210

Parking

Garage

About this House

This 4 bedroom ranch is full of charm and sits in an established neighborhood with mature trees. Great location, walking distance to Weeks Middle School and close to restaurants. Nice sized back yard with privacy fence and additional parking. Finished LL offers more family space and a bedroom with walk-in closet plus there is still plenty of storage space.

705 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 935 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1938. It last sold for $142,500 on Mar 11, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $196,100, with a rent estimate of $1,375/month.

Home Details for 705 E Park Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl, BrickPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1938Year Updated: 2012
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9452 sqft

Price History for 705 E Park Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/11/2019	$142,500	Sold	DMMLS #574772
Recording Date 03/11/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/18/2019	$142,500	Pending	Agent Provided

02/06/2019	$142,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,500 (-2%)
01/16/2019	$145,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,000 (-2%)
01/07/2019	$148,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/06/2012	$106,500	Sold	DMMLS #402440
Recording Date 08/06/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/03/2012	$104,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-5%)
06/09/2012	$109,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/30/2012	$30,000	Sold	DMMLS #394906
Recording Date 03/30/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/19/2012	$39,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $39,900 (0%)
01/08/2012	$0	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $260,000 (-100%)
10/14/2011	$260,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/02/1998	$46,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/02/1998 Contract Date 10/26/1998 County Transfer Tax $74 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/17/1998	$46,473	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/17/1998 Contract Date 02/02/1996 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$3,368
Assessment	$197,300

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $140,900
2 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
709 E Park Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $333,900
1 bd
0.5 ba
480 sqft
710 E Hughes Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $275,400
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,393 sqft
3214 SE 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $123,300
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
721 E Park Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,200
4 bd
2 ba
1,670 sqft
3201 SE 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $170,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
3211 SE 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $193,400
2 bd
2 ba
1,344 sqft
701 E Park Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $189,400
4 bd
2 ba
1,313 sqft
700 E Hughes Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $114,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,437 sqft
704 E Hughes Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $165,000
2 bd
1 ba
953 sqft
612 E Hughes Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $243,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,688 sqft
620 E Hughes Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,090 sqft
608 E Hughes Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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Neighborhood Overview

South Park

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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

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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.
Resident
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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