Does Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say streets are well-lit

Are yards well-kept in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say parking is easy

Is there wildlife in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

What is 1008 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $154,900 .

What is the price history for 1008 E 12th St?

1008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $122,000 in August 2018.

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 1008 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1008 E 12th St?

The lot at 1008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$154,900

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,656 sqft

1008 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 29, 2018 for $122,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$155K

Since last month

$3K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$4K (+2.8%)

Since last sale

$33K (+27.3%)

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 +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$155K
July 2026	$158K
June 2026	$157K
May 2026	$159K
April 2026	$156K
March 2026	$149K
February 2026	$148K
January 2026	$153K
2025
December 2025	$150K
November 2025	$154K
October 2025	$155K
September 2025	$150K
August 2025	$151K
July 2025	$157K
June 2025	$161K
May 2025	$158K
April 2025	$163K
March 2025	$156K
February 2025	$151K
January 2025	$157K
2024
December 2024	$158K
November 2024	$159K
October 2024	$160K
September 2024	$162K
August 2024	$167K
July 2024	$176K
June 2024	$178K
May 2024	$176K
April 2024	$169K
March 2024	$161K
February 2024	$153K
January 2024	$154K
2023
December 2023	$155K
November 2023	$157K
October 2023	$157K
September 2023	$155K
August 2023	$159K
July 2023	$162K
June 2023	$161K
May 2023	$158K
April 2023	$153K
March 2023	$149K
February 2023	$156K
January 2023	$160K
2022
December 2022	$160K
November 2022	$162K
October 2022	$165K
September 2022	$167K
August 2022	$167K
July 2022	$171K
June 2022	$172K
May 2022	$169K
April 2022	$161K
March 2022	$158K
February 2022	$154K
January 2022	$152K
2021
December 2021	$152K
November 2021	$153K
October 2021	$154K
September 2021	$155K
August 2021	$157K
July 2021	$157K
June 2021	$158K
May 2021	$159K
April 2021	$152K
March 2021	$147K
February 2021	$143K
January 2021	$143K
2020
December 2020	$142K
November 2020	$143K
October 2020	$140K
September 2020	$134K
August 2020	$128K
July 2020	$126K
June 2020	$125K
May 2020	$126K
April 2020	$126K
March 2020	$123K
February 2020	$119K
January 2020	$117K
2019
December 2019	$116K
November 2019	$118K
October 2019	$120K
September 2019	$120K
August 2019	$123K
July 2019	$125K
June 2019	$126K
May 2019	$127K
April 2019	$125K
March 2019	$128K
February 2019	$121K
January 2019	$121K
2018
December 2018	$122K
November 2018	$121K
October 2018	$122K
September 2018	$123K
August 2018	$122K
July 2018	$125K
June 2018	$126K
May 2018	$123K
April 2018	$124K
March 2018	$122K
February 2018	$122K
January 2018	$125K
2017
December 2017	$117K
November 2017	$117K
October 2017	$115K
September 2017	$113K
August 2017	$117K
July 2017	$114K
June 2017	$113K
May 2017	$112K
April 2017	$108K
March 2017	$101K
February 2017	$102K
January 2017	$100K
2016
December 2016	$97K
November 2016	$95K
October 2016	$94K
September 2016	$94K
August 2016	$93K

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
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$115,000	03/11/26	4	2	1,680
1217 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$165,000	02/17/26	3	2	1,861
1231 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$162,000	09/15/25	3	2	1,710

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
1000 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$169,400	4	2	2,264	Off Market
1112 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$241,700	4	2.5	1,344	Off Market
1108 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$101,000	2	1	612	Off Market
1110 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$117,100	2	1	1,044	Off Market
1104 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$179,800	3	2	1,156	Off Market
1100 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$206,800	4	2	1,344	Off Market
1004 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$127,400	4	2	1,513	Off Market
1117 Fremont St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$129,100	3	2	1,083	Off Market
1115 Fremont St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$128,600	2	1	1,036	Off Market
1113 Fremont St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$99,600	2	1	1,070	Off Market
1109 Fremont St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$137,300	4	2	1,373	Off Market
1105 Fremont St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$165,500	Studio	-	1,523	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1898

Living Area

1,656 sqft

Price/Sqft

$94

Parking

Garage

About this House

Huge home with many updates close to downtown and interstate access. New paint and carpet and 1st floor laundry. 3 car tandem garage makes an excellent spot for a workshop. Large bedrooms upstairs and huge open living spaces down! This is a great older home with many updates and plenty of space for a large family.

1008 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,656 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1898. It last sold for $122,000 on Aug 29, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $154,900, with a rent estimate of $1,628/month.

Home Details for 1008 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 10
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1898Year Updated: 1964
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 29, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$122,000
Jul 30, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$125,000
Jul 11, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$125,000
Jul 5, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$125,000
Dec 4, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$99,000
Aug 14, 2009 Source: DMMLS #343455	Sold	$99,900
Mar 22, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$99,900
Apr 4, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$75,775
Nov 3, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$80,000
Sep 14, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$51,250

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,226	$184,000

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

Carver Elementary School
PK-5
Public
430 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
In response to the recent post, I feel bad that your child has been the victim of bullying. However, I have noticed that bullying is snuffed out very quickly. The only time it goes on is when students to not report it. We don't cater to the minorities. The majority of the student population is minority, possibly as high as 86%. We see no color at our school. Everyone is a human being that deserves respect. As far as field trips, that is the policy of the Des Moines Public School District. We get "1" field trip a year. The school does not make that decision. Submitted by staff.
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What Locals Say about Capitol Park

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there are sidewalks
71 % Say streets are well-lit
71 % Say yards are well-kept
67 % Say car is needed
67 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
67 % Say parking is easy
60 % Say there's wildlife
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say kids play outside
40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
17 % Say there are community events

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Anastasia O.
Resident
6y ago
"Schools are so so and beware of kids who like to steal. There are some definite problems. Be sure to stay on top of where your kids and what they’re doing."
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Timi A.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"It is a nice area to live and it is a nice area to grow business and to rise kids. I like living in this neighborhood because their is a lot of job opportunity and their is a lot big fun things to do . "
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Christopher
Resident
7y ago
"It is located close to the Capitol, Marina and Union Park. Close to I-235 and the bike trail head which allows me to get anywhere I want quickly."
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Joseph H.
13y ago
"Street ends at river so the block is very close association of homeowners and very child-friendly. Off riverwalk bike path and minutes walk to Union Park. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1008 E 12th St

What is 1008 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $154,900.
What is the price history for 1008 E 12th St?
1008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $122,000 in August 2018.
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 1008 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1008 E 12th St?
The lot at 1008 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).