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 812 E Emma Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 812 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA is $151,700 .

What is the price history for 812 E Emma Ave?

812 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $50,930 in August 2006.

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.

How big is the lot at 812 E Emma Ave?

The lot at 812 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.28 acres (11,979 sq ft).

Does 812 E Emma Ave have a garage?

Yes, 812 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$151,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
960 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

812 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,054/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 15, 2006 for $50,930

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$152K

Since last month

$2K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$7K (+4.6%)

Since last sale

$101K (+197.9%)

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 +83% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$152K
August 2026	$151K
July 2026	$154K
June 2026	$150K
May 2026	$151K
April 2026	$147K
March 2026	$145K
February 2026	$142K
January 2026	$144K
2025
December 2025	$140K
November 2025	$143K
October 2025	$142K
September 2025	$146K
August 2025	$145K
July 2025	$146K
June 2025	$145K
May 2025	$142K
April 2025	$145K
March 2025	$136K
February 2025	$142K
January 2025	$141K
2024
December 2024	$147K
November 2024	$150K
October 2024	$151K
September 2024	$150K
August 2024	$155K
July 2024	$156K
June 2024	$157K
May 2024	$158K
April 2024	$152K
March 2024	$148K
February 2024	$141K
January 2024	$139K
2023
December 2023	$143K
November 2023	$143K
October 2023	$144K
September 2023	$143K
August 2023	$147K
July 2023	$148K
June 2023	$148K
May 2023	$148K
April 2023	$143K
March 2023	$139K
February 2023	$135K
January 2023	$137K
2022
December 2022	$137K
November 2022	$140K
October 2022	$143K
September 2022	$143K
August 2022	$143K
July 2022	$146K
June 2022	$148K
May 2022	$146K
April 2022	$139K
March 2022	$131K
February 2022	$122K
January 2022	$122K
2021
December 2021	$125K
November 2021	$124K
October 2021	$122K
September 2021	$128K
August 2021	$128K
July 2021	$131K
June 2021	$127K
May 2021	$123K
April 2021	$119K
March 2021	$116K
February 2021	$111K
January 2021	$106K
2020
December 2020	$107K
November 2020	$110K
October 2020	$112K
September 2020	$110K
August 2020	$109K
July 2020	$109K
June 2020	$105K
May 2020	$101K
April 2020	$81K
March 2020	$85K
February 2020	$85K
January 2020	$87K
2019
December 2019	$89K
November 2019	$89K
October 2019	$91K
September 2019	$93K
August 2019	$102K
July 2019	$107K
June 2019	$103K
May 2019	$99K
April 2019	$100K
March 2019	$99K
February 2019	$101K
January 2019	$101K
2018
December 2018	$102K
November 2018	$107K
October 2018	$110K
September 2018	$108K
August 2018	$99K
July 2018	$97K
June 2018	$103K
May 2018	$96K
April 2018	$89K
March 2018	$87K
February 2018	$84K
January 2018	$84K
2017
December 2017	$96K
November 2017	$93K
October 2017	$94K
September 2017	$94K
August 2017	$91K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$93K
May 2017	$94K
April 2017	$91K
March 2017	$88K
February 2017	$82K
January 2017	$78K
2016
December 2016	$78K
November 2016	$81K
October 2016	$83K
September 2016	$83K

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
4500 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$93,500	06/26/26	3	1	900
1014 E Philip St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$175,000	04/28/26	4	1	972

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
4415 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$126,400	2	1	660	Off Market
4409 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$144,900	2	1	720	Off Market
4401 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$176,200	3	1	720	Off Market
4323 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$141,700	1	1	784	Off Market
4317 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$208,000	3	1	1,500	Off Market
4311 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$144,300	1	1	1,224	Off Market
800 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$111,300	1	1	432	Off Market
813 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$144,800	1	1	876	Off Market
805 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$203,000	2	1	802	Off Market
801 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$190,500	2	1	784	Off Market
4420 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$163,100	2	1	720	Off Market
4424 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$181,900	2	1	760	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1952

0.28 acre lot

960 sqft

$158/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 812 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA. 812 E Emma Ave is in the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 960 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.28 acres and was built in 1952.

812 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1952. It last sold for $50,930 on Aug 15, 2006. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $151,700, with a rent estimate of $1,460/month.

Home Details for 812 E Emma Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952Year Updated: 1967
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 15, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$50,930
May 31, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$33,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,500	$137,500

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

Lovejoy Elementary School
K-5
Public
372 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Our 4th year at this school and we have loved every teacher. However, the schools extra staff have been terrible and rude. My child has had the same bully for 3 years and nothing has been done, infact my daughter gets punished for standing up for her self as I will always teach her to do. This year the 4th graders are experiencing a horrible teacher change in the middle of the school year and I was told today that's because she had more of a friend relationship with the kids and the new principal believes it should be more teacher/student relation. That's why I'm making this post. These are elementary kids not high schoolers and I stand against her comment and judgement towards these poor kids.
Parent Review
5mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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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 812 E Emma Ave

What is 812 E Emma Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 812 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA is $151,700.
What is the price history for 812 E Emma Ave?
812 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $50,930 in August 2006.
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.
How big is the lot at 812 E Emma Ave?
The lot at 812 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.28 acres (11,979 sq ft).
Does 812 E Emma Ave have a garage?
Yes, 812 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.