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

OFF MARKET

1016 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
800 sqft

$95,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $687/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$95,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $687/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

800 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1016 E 8th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1900

Living Area

800 sqft

Price/Sqft

$119

Description

2 BR home located close to downtown. Freshly painted and cleaned. Property is sold (AS IS)in current condition. Proof of funds (CASH OFFERS) All cash offers are eligible for an expedited closing,pending clear title and/or hazard claim resolution, of approximately 15 business days. Wells Fargoemployees and immediate family members are strictly prohitited from purchase. Days 1-7:Offers will notbe reviewed, Days 8-12:Offers ONLY from NSP buyers, Municipalities, non-profit organization andOwner-occupants will be reviewed. Days 13+:We will consider offers from all buyers.Seller REQUIRES buyer to obtain a free prequalification letter from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, an entity which is a joint venture with Wells Fargo HomeMortgage, or the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA). Free pre-qualification can be obtained online at HTTP://www.wfhm.com orenter your local HMCs website. Please call Michael Venturini at 515-453-6639 before submitting any offer and then email to mventurini@iowarealty.com orfax to 515-453-6796. To report any concerns with a listing broker/agent or to report any property condition or other concern needing escalation, please call:1- 877-617-5274.

1016 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1900. It last sold for $145,000 on Apr 3, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $95,300, with a rent estimate of $1,091/month.

Home Details for 1016 E 8th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3186 sqft

Price History for 1016 E 8th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/03/2023	$145,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/03/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/15/2013	$12,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/15/2013 Contract Date 10/08/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $18

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,206
Assessment	$70,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1016 E 8th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$115,000	09/15/25	2	1	1,020

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $119,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,194 sqft
1018 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $158,800
4 bd
2 ba
2,068 sqft
1017 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $120,900
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
1023 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $123,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,359 sqft
1022 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
OFF MARKET
Est. $111,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,098 sqft
1024 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,112 sqft
1027 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $98,500
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
1012 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $155,700
5 bd
2 ba
1,632 sqft
1011 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $115,100
2 bd
1 ba
704 sqft
1009 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $100,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,435 sqft
1008 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $119,700
4 bd
2 ba
1,400 sqft
818 Buchanan St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $68,000
2 bd
1 ba
906 sqft
810 Buchanan St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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