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 847 E Ovid Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 847 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA is $188,600 .

What is the price history for 847 E Ovid Ave?

847 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $146,500 in March 2021.

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 847 E Ovid Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 847 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 847 E Ovid Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 847 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$188,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
920 sqft

847 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 25, 2021 for $146,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$189K

Since last month

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.8%)

Since last sale

$43K (+29.6%)

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 +75% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$190K
August 2026	$191K
July 2026	$192K
June 2026	$192K
May 2026	$191K
April 2026	$193K
March 2026	$190K
February 2026	$188K
January 2026	$187K
2025
December 2025	$184K
November 2025	$188K
October 2025	$190K
September 2025	$192K
August 2025	$193K
July 2025	$195K
June 2025	$196K
May 2025	$195K
April 2025	$194K
March 2025	$194K
February 2025	$190K
January 2025	$191K
2024
December 2024	$192K
November 2024	$193K
October 2024	$195K
September 2024	$195K
August 2024	$194K
July 2024	$195K
June 2024	$193K
May 2024	$195K
April 2024	$192K
March 2024	$190K
February 2024	$187K
January 2024	$186K
2023
December 2023	$186K
November 2023	$185K
October 2023	$188K
September 2023	$188K
August 2023	$189K
July 2023	$188K
June 2023	$187K
May 2023	$187K
April 2023	$183K
March 2023	$178K
February 2023	$174K
January 2023	$172K
2022
December 2022	$171K
November 2022	$175K
October 2022	$172K
September 2022	$171K
August 2022	$169K
July 2022	$168K
June 2022	$167K
May 2022	$165K
April 2022	$165K
March 2022	$162K
February 2022	$160K
January 2022	$160K
2021
December 2021	$159K
November 2021	$157K
October 2021	$155K
September 2021	$154K
August 2021	$154K
July 2021	$154K
June 2021	$152K
May 2021	$150K
April 2021	$148K
March 2021	$147K
February 2021	$144K
January 2021	$136K
2020
December 2020	$133K
November 2020	$135K
October 2020	$134K
September 2020	$133K
August 2020	$132K
July 2020	$133K
June 2020	$131K
May 2020	$131K
April 2020	$130K
March 2020	$129K
February 2020	$128K
January 2020	$129K
2019
December 2019	$128K
November 2019	$128K
October 2019	$127K
September 2019	$127K
August 2019	$128K
July 2019	$128K
June 2019	$135K
May 2019	$140K
April 2019	$123K
March 2019	$123K
February 2019	$123K
January 2019	$122K
2018
December 2018	$121K
November 2018	$120K
October 2018	$122K
September 2018	$121K
August 2018	$121K
July 2018	$121K
June 2018	$120K
May 2018	$120K
April 2018	$119K
March 2018	$118K
February 2018	$117K
January 2018	$117K
2017
December 2017	$118K
November 2017	$116K
October 2017	$115K
September 2017	$116K
August 2017	$115K
July 2017	$114K
June 2017	$113K
May 2017	$113K
April 2017	$112K
March 2017	$111K
February 2017	$110K
January 2017	$110K
2016
December 2016	$109K
November 2016	$110K
October 2016	$109K
September 2016	$108K

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
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855
1428 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$168,000	11/03/25	3	1	998
3500 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$160,000	12/03/25	3	1	1,523

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
3320 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$151,600	2	1	616	Off Market
3316 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$152,900	2	1	1,172	Off Market
3304 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$175,700	3	1	1,036	Off Market
3300 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$194,200	3	2	832	Off Market
3220 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$155,600	2	1	880	Off Market
3216 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$151,700	2	1	840	Off Market
3323 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$120,400	2	1	800	Off Market
3319 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$131,800	2	1	858	Off Market
3315 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$187,300	2	3	934	Off Market
3309 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$174,400	2	1	804	Off Market
3307 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$150,400	3	1	944	Off Market
3225 Wright St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$174,100	2	1	1,035	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 847 E Ovid Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1942

920 sqft

$205/sqft

Garage

About this House

Charming brick blocks from Grandview University. Corner lot fenced in yard and 2 car garage. Enter into this home with original hardwood throughout the main floor with floor to ceiling bathroom and subway tile galore kitchen. This 3 bedroom is boasting with charm and waiting for you to make it yours! Basement with laundry and utility sink and shower! Large living room waiting to be fully finished! Great location to Grandview University centrally located to get you conveniently all over Des Moines.

847 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 920 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1942. It last sold for $146,500 on Mar 25, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2019 with an asking price of $1,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 9, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $188,600, with a rent estimate of $1,316/month.

Home Details for 847 E Ovid 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
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 25, 2021 Source: DMMLS #622569	Sold	$146,500
Feb 19, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$143,500
Feb 18, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$143,500
Jan 9, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,300
Dec 17, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,300 Price decreased by 4%
Dec 9, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,350
Jul 11, 2019 Source: DMMLS #581339	Sold	$127,500
Jun 7, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$134,900
May 31, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$134,900 Price decreased by 4%
May 1, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$139,900
May 7, 2016 Source: DMMLS #510821	Sold	$107,000
Apr 15, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$109,000
Feb 1, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$109,000 Price decreased by 5%
Jan 5, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$115,000
Dec 30, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,000
Dec 4, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$77,500
Aug 20, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$100,000
Jan 16, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$100,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,382	$205,100

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

Cattell Elementary School
K-5
Public
264 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The staff are worse than the kids! They have a click and once they tink your kid needs an extra push they treat them like they are low lifes. My kids go here and i hate it
Parent Review
9y ago
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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.
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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
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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 847 E Ovid Ave

What is 847 E Ovid Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 847 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA is $188,600.
What is the price history for 847 E Ovid Ave?
847 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $146,500 in March 2021.
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 847 E Ovid Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 847 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 847 E Ovid Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 847 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.