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 1021 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1021 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $116,100 .

What is the price history for 1021 E 8th St?

1021 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $108,000 in April 2023.

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.

How big is the lot at 1021 E 8th St?

The lot at 1021 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.07 acres (3,180 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$116,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
973 sqft

1021 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Est. Refi. Payment $825/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 3, 2023 for $108,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$116K

Since last month

$1K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$3K (-2.8%)

Since last sale

$8K (+7.8%)

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 +124% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$116K
August 2026	$116K
July 2026	$117K
June 2026	$118K
May 2026	$119K
April 2026	$118K
March 2026	$117K
February 2026	$116K
January 2026	$117K
2025
December 2025	$116K
November 2025	$119K
October 2025	$119K
September 2025	$119K
August 2025	$120K
July 2025	$121K
June 2025	$123K
May 2025	$123K
April 2025	$121K
March 2025	$119K
February 2025	$118K
January 2025	$117K
2024
December 2024	$118K
November 2024	$120K
October 2024	$118K
September 2024	$116K
August 2024	$117K
July 2024	$116K
June 2024	$117K
May 2024	$116K
April 2024	$116K
March 2024	$116K
February 2024	$115K
January 2024	$114K
2023
December 2023	$111K
November 2023	$111K
October 2023	$110K
September 2023	$110K
August 2023	$110K
July 2023	$111K
June 2023	$110K
May 2023	$110K
April 2023	$109K
March 2023	$106K
January 2023	$107K
2022
December 2022	$106K
November 2022	$107K
October 2022	$112K
September 2022	$90K
August 2022	$91K
July 2022	$92K
June 2022	$94K
May 2022	$91K
April 2022	$84K
March 2022	$73K
February 2022	$57K
January 2022	$58K
2021
December 2021	$56K
November 2021	$59K
October 2021	$60K
September 2021	$60K
August 2021	$62K
July 2021	$65K
June 2021	$71K
May 2021	$83K
April 2021	$83K
March 2021	$81K
February 2021	$70K
January 2021	$62K
2020
December 2020	$61K
November 2020	$59K
October 2020	$62K
September 2020	$62K
August 2020	$62K
July 2020	$58K
June 2020	$53K
May 2020	$51K
April 2020	$54K
March 2020	$56K
February 2020	$57K
January 2020	$58K
2019
December 2019	$59K
November 2019	$58K
October 2019	$65K
September 2019	$72K
August 2019	$73K
July 2019	$76K
June 2019	$81K
May 2019	$78K
April 2019	$77K
March 2019	$76K
February 2019	$73K
January 2019	$73K
2018
December 2018	$79K
November 2018	$76K
October 2018	$70K
September 2018	$64K
August 2018	$66K
July 2018	$61K
June 2018	$59K
May 2018	$60K
April 2018	$54K
March 2018	$50K
February 2018	$59K
January 2018	$56K
2017
December 2017	$56K
November 2017	$54K
October 2017	$56K
September 2017	$55K
August 2017	$56K
July 2017	$57K
June 2017	$55K
May 2017	$56K
April 2017	$53K
March 2017	$54K
February 2017	$52K
January 2017	$56K
2016
December 2016	$57K
November 2016	$56K
October 2016	$54K
September 2016	$52K

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
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$115,000	09/15/25	2	1	1,020

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
1022 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$98,900	3	2	1,231	Off Market
1026 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$107,800	3	1	1,224	Off Market
1023 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$114,200	2	1	1,088	Off Market
1031 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$94,800	3	1	1,046	Off Market
843 Fremont St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$113,800	2	2	1,216	Off Market
1003 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$180,500	4	2	2,017	Off Market
1019 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$67,000	2	1	1,120	Recently Sold
1018 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$261,900	3	2	1,409	Off Market
1012 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$248,800	4	2	1,452	Off Market
1013 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$106,800	2	1	688	Off Market
1011 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$138,100	4	1	1,246	Off Market
1008 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$194,600	3	2	1,695	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

973 sqft

$119/sqft

About this House

Just blocks from the Des Moines Botanical Center and less than a half mile to The East Village sits this freshly updated two-bedroom, one-bathroom home. Stepping inside, a finished front porch area creates a cozy space for enjoying coffee and a book or creating a mudroom space. The living room on the main floor is huge and has new paint, trim, and flooring that flows into the adjacent kitchen. The L-shaped kitchen has plenty of storage space, a new range, and plenty of counter space for prepping family meals. A full bath, cozy, carpeted bedroom, and laundry room/mud room finish off the main floor. Upstairs, another large bedroom stretches the length of the home and includes a large closet. This could be an opportunity to create a dream master, design the ultimate home office, or set up a huge space for kids' bedrooms with a play area. This is a property with a lot of potential and an excellent income opportunity for a young family or young professional working downtown. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

1021 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 973 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1900. It last sold for $108,000 on Apr 3, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $116,100, with a rent estimate of $1,130/month.

Home Details for 1021 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 1929
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3179 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 3, 2023 Source: DMMLS #661716	Sold	$108,000
Mar 24, 2023 Source: DMMLS #661716	Pending	$110,000
Nov 4, 2022 Source: DMMLS #661716	PriceChange	$110,000 Price decreased by 4%
Oct 10, 2022 Source: DMMLS #661716	Listed For Sale	$115,000
Aug 18, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$23,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,410	$106,900

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

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.
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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.
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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 1021 E 8th St

What is 1021 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1021 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $116,100.
What is the price history for 1021 E 8th St?
1021 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $108,000 in April 2023.
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.
How big is the lot at 1021 E 8th St?
The lot at 1021 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.07 acres (3,180 sq ft).