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

What is 819 Hoffman Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 819 Hoffman Ave in Des Moines, IA is $143,800 .

What is the price history for 819 Hoffman Ave?

819 Hoffman Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $86,000 in March 2017.

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

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 819 Hoffman Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 819 Hoffman Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 819 Hoffman Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 819 Hoffman Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$143,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
672 sqft

819 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,029/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 15, 2017 for $86,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$144K

Since last month

$200 (+0.1%)

Since last year

$4K (-2.5%)

Since last sale

$59K (+68.4%)

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 +65% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$145K
August 2026	$145K
July 2026	$146K
June 2026	$147K
May 2026	$145K
April 2026	$147K
March 2026	$146K
February 2026	$144K
January 2026	$142K
2025
December 2025	$140K
November 2025	$144K
October 2025	$146K
September 2025	$149K
August 2025	$151K
July 2025	$152K
June 2025	$152K
May 2025	$152K
April 2025	$150K
March 2025	$150K
February 2025	$146K
January 2025	$147K
2024
December 2024	$149K
November 2024	$151K
October 2024	$151K
September 2024	$150K
August 2024	$148K
July 2024	$148K
June 2024	$148K
May 2024	$150K
April 2024	$150K
March 2024	$148K
February 2024	$146K
January 2024	$145K
2023
December 2023	$145K
November 2023	$145K
October 2023	$146K
September 2023	$146K
August 2023	$147K
July 2023	$148K
June 2023	$146K
May 2023	$143K
April 2023	$140K
March 2023	$136K
February 2023	$131K
January 2023	$129K
2022
December 2022	$129K
November 2022	$130K
October 2022	$134K
September 2022	$136K
August 2022	$135K
July 2022	$135K
June 2022	$135K
May 2022	$134K
April 2022	$129K
March 2022	$125K
February 2022	$123K
January 2022	$122K
2021
December 2021	$123K
November 2021	$123K
October 2021	$123K
September 2021	$124K
August 2021	$125K
July 2021	$124K
June 2021	$116K
May 2021	$103K
April 2021	$103K
March 2021	$98K
February 2021	$97K
January 2021	$94K
2020
December 2020	$95K
November 2020	$96K
October 2020	$97K
September 2020	$99K
August 2020	$97K
July 2020	$97K
June 2020	$94K
May 2020	$91K
April 2020	$101K
March 2020	$97K
February 2020	$96K
January 2020	$96K
2019
December 2019	$96K
November 2019	$96K
October 2019	$95K
September 2019	$95K
August 2019	$95K
July 2019	$95K
June 2019	$96K
May 2019	$94K
April 2019	$95K
March 2019	$95K
February 2019	$95K
January 2019	$93K
2018
December 2018	$92K
November 2018	$92K
October 2018	$93K
September 2018	$93K
August 2018	$93K
July 2018	$92K
June 2018	$92K
May 2018	$92K
April 2018	$91K
March 2018	$90K
February 2018	$89K
January 2018	$89K
2017
December 2017	$91K
November 2017	$89K
October 2017	$88K
September 2017	$89K
August 2017	$88K
July 2017	$87K
June 2017	$87K
May 2017	$87K
April 2017	$87K
March 2017	$86K
February 2017	$88K
January 2017	$87K
2016
December 2016	$89K
November 2016	$89K
October 2016	$89K
September 2016	$88K

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
3823 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$65,000	01/29/26	2	1	720

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
813 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$148,600	2	1	762	Off Market
809 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$145,500	2	1	772	Off Market
3901 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$153,300	2	1	945	Off Market
3905 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$143,600	2	1	762	Off Market
3909 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$180,000	2	1.5	772	Recently Sold
3913 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$174,900	2	2	1,409	Off Market
823 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$148,400	2	1	718	Off Market
829 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$160,900	2	1	742	Off Market
830 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$148,400	2	1	867	Off Market
824 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$179,700	3	1	1,054	Off Market
820 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$156,600	2	1	872	Off Market
814 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$175,700	2	1	909	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1943

672 sqft

$214/sqft

Garage

About this House

Charming two-bedroom, 1 bath home across from Madison Elementary School. Many updates including updated kitchen w/ SS appliances, hardwood floors in the kitchen and bedrooms, new carpet in 2016, water heater replaced in 2016. Newer bathroom fixtures also. The backyard is large and has a 1-car garage. The home is conveniently located just minutes too downtown and the suburbs.

819 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 672 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1943. It last sold for $86,000 on Mar 15, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $143,800, with a rent estimate of $970/month.

Home Details for 819 Hoffman Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1943
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6838 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 15, 2017 Source: DMMLS #530844	Sold	$86,000
Feb 6, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$88,900
Jan 13, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$88,900
Oct 16, 2016 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$85,000
Oct 12, 2016 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$85,000
Oct 8, 2014 Source: DMMLS #439338	Sold	$80,000
Aug 13, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$85,000 Price increased by 4%
Jun 19, 2014 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$82,000 Price decreased by 2%
May 13, 2014 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$84,000 Price decreased by 2%
Apr 29, 2014 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$86,000 Price decreased by 0%
Apr 7, 2014 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$86,250
Apr 26, 2013 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$92,000
Mar 24, 2013 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$92,000 Price decreased by 3%
Mar 8, 2013 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$95,000
Aug 4, 2012 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$107,000
Jun 5, 2012 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$107,000
Oct 13, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$79,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,774	$122,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Madison Elementary School
PK-5
Public
258 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school has issues with parents voicing there concerns for there students, the staff would rather send students home and not get learning done because they don’t have the support a kid needs if this was the case they should send multiple kids home not just one! Once we stood up for are student they trespassed one parent! Over making sure a student gets there learning they need!!! Steer clear of this school they do not support kids like they need to
Parent Review
11mo ago
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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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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.
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7y 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
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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.
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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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Frequently asked questions about 819 Hoffman Ave

What is 819 Hoffman Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 819 Hoffman Ave in Des Moines, IA is $143,800.
What is the price history for 819 Hoffman Ave?
819 Hoffman Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $86,000 in March 2017.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 819 Hoffman Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 819 Hoffman Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 819 Hoffman Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 819 Hoffman Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.