1017 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

1017 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,373 sqft

$162,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,106/mo*
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$162,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,106/mo*
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4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,373 sqft

Local Information

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

What could you do with all money you will save with a home like this? With low taxes and a great price point, this is the right home for you - This main level offers a large living space that extends out on to the 4 seasons covered porch giving you space to spread out and relax. The dining room gives room to entertain or convert that to a flex space for your needs. On the 2nd floor you will find 4 great sized bedrooms to maximize your families space - each floor has a bathroom too for convenience. As an added bonus, the lower level offers potential for great storage or living area too!
1017 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,373 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1884. It last sold for $152,900 on Aug 11, 2023 (2% above the $149,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $162,900, with a rent estimate of $1,699/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1017 E 13th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1373 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Wood
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1884
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 04004749000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $149,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jun 20 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1373 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4007.52 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 675317Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 209-2669Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-04004749000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Jake Ham, (515) 209-2669
Smart Avenue
Bought with: Gary Johnson, (515) 202-7600, Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#675317

Price History for 1017 E 13th St

DatePriceEventSource
08/11/2023$152,900Sold
DMMLS #675317
06/20/2023$149,900PendingDMMLS #675317
06/20/2023$149,900PendingToActiveDMMLS #675317
06/16/2023$149,900PendingDMMLS #675317
06/14/2023$149,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #675317
11/05/2004$69,500Sold
N/A
11/02/1998$36,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$2,556
Assessment$147,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1017 E 13th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1213 Fremont St, Des Moines, IA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$145,000
01/26/26
3
1
1,310
913 Fremont St, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$152,000
08/29/25
4
1.5
1,536
917 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$195,000
04/24/26
4
1.5
1,016
1225 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$165,000
12/19/25
3
1
1,408
1236 York St, Des Moines, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$126,500
09/09/25
3
1.5
1,303
817 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$168,000
06/01/26
4
2
1,570
1204 Walker St, Des Moines, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$89,404
01/22/26
2
1.5
1,422

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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.
    "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. "
    1
    Flag

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