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 809 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 809 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $268,700 .

What is the price history for 809 E Miller Ave?

809 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $198,900 in October 2020.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 809 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 809 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 809 E Miller Ave?

The lot at 809 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.47 acres (20,473 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

809 E Miller Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,422 sqft (on 0.47 acres)

$268,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,797/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$268,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,797/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,422 sqft

(on 0.47 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$269K

Since last month

$4K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$6K (+2.3%)

Since last sale

$70K (+35%)

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 +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$269K
July 2026	$272K
June 2026	$267K
May 2026	$268K
April 2026	$266K
March 2026	$261K
February 2026	$260K
January 2026	$258K
2025
December 2025	$255K
November 2025	$259K
October 2025	$261K
September 2025	$260K
August 2025	$263K
July 2025	$264K
June 2025	$269K
May 2025	$269K
April 2025	$265K
March 2025	$265K
February 2025	$259K
January 2025	$260K
2024
December 2024	$259K
November 2024	$263K
October 2024	$264K
September 2024	$263K
August 2024	$264K
July 2024	$264K
June 2024	$264K
May 2024	$266K
April 2024	$264K
March 2024	$261K
February 2024	$257K
January 2024	$255K
2023
December 2023	$254K
November 2023	$252K
October 2023	$255K
September 2023	$256K
August 2023	$258K
July 2023	$257K
June 2023	$257K
May 2023	$255K
April 2023	$249K
March 2023	$244K
February 2023	$239K
January 2023	$237K
2022
December 2022	$237K
November 2022	$239K
October 2022	$246K
September 2022	$247K
August 2022	$246K
July 2022	$246K
June 2022	$251K
May 2022	$243K
April 2022	$234K
March 2022	$232K
February 2022	$229K
January 2022	$227K
2021
December 2021	$227K
November 2021	$223K
October 2021	$221K
September 2021	$219K
August 2021	$220K
July 2021	$219K
June 2021	$217K
May 2021	$213K
April 2021	$210K
March 2021	$208K
February 2021	$205K
January 2021	$201K
2020
December 2020	$199K
November 2020	$199K
October 2020	$199K
September 2020	$197K
August 2020	$199K
July 2020	$184K
June 2020	$184K
May 2020	$184K
April 2020	$184K
March 2020	$183K
February 2020	$181K
January 2020	$181K
2019
December 2019	$181K
November 2019	$180K
October 2019	$180K
September 2019	$180K
August 2019	$180K
July 2019	$180K
June 2019	$181K
May 2019	$179K
April 2019	$179K
March 2019	$179K
February 2019	$179K
January 2019	$176K
2018
December 2018	$176K
November 2018	$175K
October 2018	$176K
September 2018	$175K
August 2018	$175K
July 2018	$175K
June 2018	$174K
May 2018	$174K
April 2018	$174K
March 2018	$171K
February 2018	$170K
January 2018	$169K
2017
December 2017	$171K
November 2017	$168K
October 2017	$166K
September 2017	$168K
August 2017	$167K
July 2017	$165K
June 2017	$163K
May 2017	$164K
April 2017	$163K
March 2017	$162K
February 2017	$161K
January 2017	$161K
2016
December 2016	$160K
November 2016	$159K
October 2016	$159K
September 2016	$158K
August 2016	$160K

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
817 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$254,600	3	2	1,248	Off Market
3509 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$203,700	2	2	1,041	Off Market
3501 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$236,800	3	1	1,114	Off Market
3513 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$266,400	3	1.5	1,719	Off Market
3512 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$197,000	2	1	896	Off Market
3500 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$154,000	2	1	1,175	Off Market
3417 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$208,500	2	2	1,000	Off Market
3421 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$219,900	4	2	1,090	For Sale
3401 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$142,000	2	1	714	Off Market
3413 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$200,500	2	1	864	Off Market
3409 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$143,800	2	1	864	Off Market
720 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$200,600	3	2	1,048	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 809 E Miller Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1957

Lot Size

0.47 acres

Living Area

1,422 sqft

Price/Sqft

$189

Parking

Garage

About this House

This charming Southside brick home with over 1,400 sqft is located on a quiet dead end street w/ very little traffic and peaceful setting. As you enter the home, your friends and family will be greeted in a huge family room w/ new LVP floor. You will love the unique brick fireplace and built in hutch. The bright eat-in kitchen has plenty of cabinets and storage with extra room for a big table. There are three large bedrooms, a large linen closet and two big bathrooms with many updates. Basement is unfinished with a walkout door to the backyard and tons of space, including a rec room with wet bar, storage rooms, and non-conforming bedroom, great for future finish. Check out the large covered brick patio off the back of the home, perfect for shade, entertaining or just having an outdoor living space with a great view of the backyard. This beautiful home sits on just under a half acre of land w/ partially fenced backyard, garden, and oversized 2 car garage. This is a MUST SEE!

809 E Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,422 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1957. It last sold for $198,900 on Oct 21, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $268,700, with a rent estimate of $1,712/month.

Home Details for 809 E Miller 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 Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.47 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 21, 2020 Source: DMMLS #612658	Sold	$198,900
Sep 22, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$199,900
Sep 18, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$199,900 Price decreased by 1%
Sep 1, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$202,000
Aug 27, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$202,000 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 25, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$207,000
Sep 16, 2016 Source: DMMLS #520120	Sold	$158,000
Jul 23, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$159,900
Jun 21, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$159,900
Jun 17, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$159,900
Apr 24, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$148,700
Oct 24, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$148,700
Sep 12, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$107,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,778	$263,500

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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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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.
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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 809 E Miller Ave

What is 809 E Miller Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 809 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is $268,700.
What is the price history for 809 E Miller Ave?
809 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $198,900 in October 2020.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 809 E Miller Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 809 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 809 E Miller Ave?
The lot at 809 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.47 acres (20,473 sq ft).