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

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

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

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there are sidewalks

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

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

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

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

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

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

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

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

803 E Shawnee Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
960 sqft

$227,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

$227,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

3 Beds

2 Baths

960 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 803 E Shawnee Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1958

Living Area

960 sqft

Price/Sqft

$237

Parking

Garage

About this House

Adorable ranch built in 1958 with 3 bdrms on the main level, 1 full bath, and 1 non-conforming bedroom in the lower level. Galley kitchen with new LVP flooring, and all appliances stay. 2 entrances to the home with a handy side entry door w/sidewalk to the large 24X24 detached garage with service door. Cute little patio in between which is great for grilling or sitting and watching the birds in the mature trees! As you walk in the front door, there are beautiful wood floors, coved ceilings, built-in shelving, and large family room with lots of windows. The main level bedrooms have wood floors, nice sized closets, and access to the full hall bath. Finished lower level with family room, storage area, office nook, and large non-conforming bedroom. There is also a 3/4 bath in the unfinished area. New HVAC in 2022, Roof in 2018, and electrical panel updated. Lots of personality, with neighboring homes with great pride in ownership. Walk to the neighboring park, 2 blocks from Madison Elementary, near shopping, and easy interstate access.

803 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1958. It last sold for $205,000 on May 24, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $227,900, with a rent estimate of $1,451/month.

Home Details for 803 E Shawnee Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8842 sqft

Price History for 803 E Shawnee Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/30/2024		ListingRemoved	RE/MAX Central

05/24/2023	$205,000	Sold	DMMLS #669564
Recording Date 05/24/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/24/2023	$210,000	Pending	RE/MAX Central #669564

05/24/2023		ListingRemoved	RE/MAX Central

03/29/2023	$210,000	Pending	RE/MAX Central #669564

03/28/2023	$210,000	PendingToActive	RE/MAX Central #669564

03/28/2023	$210,000	Pending	DMMLS #669564

03/23/2023	$210,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #669564

07/13/2011	$99,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/13/2011 Contract Date 07/09/2011 County Transfer Tax $159 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/18/2011	$107,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,900 (-7%)
05/04/2011	$114,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,850 (-2%)
04/06/2011	$117,750	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$3,278
Assessment	$185,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 803 E Shawnee Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4106 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$207,500	06/09/26	3	1	936

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.

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OFF MARKET
Est. $187,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,004 sqft
807 E Shawnee Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $200,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,134 sqft
1000 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,134 sqft
918 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $202,500
3 bd
2 ba
879 sqft
912 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $208,000
3 bd
2 ba
888 sqft
906 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,000
3 bd
1 ba
882 sqft
900 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
SOLD
APR 29, 2026
$125,000
2 bd
1 ba
887 sqft
4031 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
LPT Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,200
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
802 Jerlynn Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $346,800
4 bd
2 ba
2,298 sqft
1712 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $486,400
4 bd
3 ba
2,618 sqft
1706 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $634,300
5 bd
3 ba
3,970 sqft
1624 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $207,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,309 sqft
1405 Milton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
81 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say car is needed
71 % Say it's dog friendly
69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
60 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say there's holiday spirit
49 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there's wildlife
33 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Resident
3y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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4y ago
"I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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Jill B.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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Tracy
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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Rekanovicfatima
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8y ago
"It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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Jeff A.
Resident
8y ago
"the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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Susan W.
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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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