1008 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

1008 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,656 sqft

$158,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,077/mo*
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$158,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,077/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,656 sqft

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Description

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.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

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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 History for 1008 E 12th St

DatePriceEventSource
08/29/2018$122,000Sold
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07/30/2018$125,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
07/11/2018$125,000PendingAgent Provided
07/05/2018$125,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/04/2014$99,000Sold
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08/14/2009$99,900Sold
DMMLS #343455
03/22/2009$99,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/04/2007$75,775Sold
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11/03/2006$80,000Sold
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09/14/2006$51,250Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,226
Assessment$184,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1008 E 12th St

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
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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Park
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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.
    "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.
    "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
    "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.
    "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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1008 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,656 sqft single-family home built in 1898. 1008 E 12th St is located in Capitol Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 1008 E 12th St was last sold on Aug 29, 2018 for $122,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 1008 E 12th St is $158,500.