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 815 E Emma Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 815 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA is $181,600 .

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.

What do residents say about the South Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in South Park, Des Moines .

Does 815 E Emma Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 815 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 815 E Emma Ave?

The lot at 815 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.46 acres (20,124 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$181,600

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1 Bath
840 sqft (on 0.46 acres)

815 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,249/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$182K

Since last month

$5K (-2.8%)

Since last year

$13K (+7.6%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$182K
August 2026	$181K
July 2026	$187K
June 2026	$185K
May 2026	$179K
April 2026	$179K
March 2026	$171K
February 2026	$171K
January 2026	$172K
2025
December 2025	$167K
November 2025	$172K
October 2025	$170K
September 2025	$170K
August 2025	$169K
July 2025	$176K
June 2025	$178K
May 2025	$170K
April 2025	$177K
March 2025	$169K
February 2025	$175K
January 2025	$173K
2024
December 2024	$181K
November 2024	$176K
October 2024	$186K
September 2024	$179K
August 2024	$188K
July 2024	$192K
June 2024	$193K
May 2024	$193K
April 2024	$185K
March 2024	$182K
February 2024	$176K
January 2024	$174K
2023
December 2023	$175K
November 2023	$176K
October 2023	$178K
September 2023	$177K
August 2023	$172K
July 2023	$184K
June 2023	$171K
May 2023	$161K
April 2023	$154K
March 2023	$147K
February 2023	$139K
January 2023	$139K
2022
December 2022	$139K
November 2022	$144K
October 2022	$145K
September 2022	$147K
August 2022	$147K
July 2022	$150K
June 2022	$150K
May 2022	$148K
April 2022	$141K
March 2022	$132K
February 2022	$121K
January 2022	$123K
2021
December 2021	$130K
November 2021	$134K
October 2021	$136K
September 2021	$137K
August 2021	$142K
July 2021	$145K
June 2021	$151K
May 2021	$157K
April 2021	$153K
March 2021	$151K
February 2021	$147K
January 2021	$144K
2020
December 2020	$144K
November 2020	$144K
October 2020	$143K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$141K
July 2020	$140K
June 2020	$138K
May 2020	$138K
April 2020	$134K
March 2020	$135K
February 2020	$133K
January 2020	$135K
2019
December 2019	$134K
November 2019	$133K
October 2019	$129K
September 2019	$127K
August 2019	$124K
July 2019	$131K
June 2019	$135K
May 2019	$133K
April 2019	$133K
March 2019	$132K
February 2019	$131K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$131K
November 2018	$132K
October 2018	$131K
September 2018	$130K
August 2018	$130K
July 2018	$130K
June 2018	$128K
May 2018	$126K
April 2018	$126K
March 2018	$124K
February 2018	$119K
January 2018	$120K
2017
December 2017	$124K
November 2017	$122K
October 2017	$120K
September 2017	$123K
August 2017	$122K
July 2017	$121K
June 2017	$122K
May 2017	$119K
April 2017	$117K
March 2017	$115K
February 2017	$115K
January 2017	$113K
2016
December 2016	$115K
November 2016	$114K
October 2016	$114K
September 2016	$115K

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
1014 E Philip St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$175,000	04/28/26	4	1	972
4500 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$93,500	06/26/26	3	1	900

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
816 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$179,300	3	1	840	Off Market
814 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$222,400	3	1	997	Off Market
914 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$273,800	3	1	1,739	Off Market
1008 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$79,600	2	1	390	Off Market
1104 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$114,700	2	1	480	Off Market
1100 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$109,700	2	1	480	Off Market
817 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$198,100	2	1	840	Off Market
915 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$209,400	3	2	1,264	Off Market
1015 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$122,300	2	1	798	Off Market
1109 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$233,800	3	2	912	Off Market
1103 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$176,800	3	1.5	800	Off Market
1115 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$185,300	3	1	980	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 1978

0.46 acre lot

840 sqft

$216/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 815 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA. 815 E Emma Ave is in the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 840 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.46 acres and was built in 1978.

815 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 840 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1978. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $181,600, with a rent estimate of $1,261/month.

Home Details for 815 E Emma 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: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.46 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,232	$188,700

Home facts updated by county records

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

South Park

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Buy: $59k - $590k

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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.
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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Frequently asked questions about 815 E Emma Ave

What is 815 E Emma Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 815 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA is $181,600.
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.
What do residents say about the South Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in South Park, Des Moines.
Does 815 E Emma Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 815 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 815 E Emma Ave?
The lot at 815 E Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.46 acres (20,124 sq ft).