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

1021 E 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
973 sqft

$117,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $829/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$117,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $829/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

973 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1021 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

973 sqft

Price/Sqft

$121

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $117,300, with a rent estimate of $1,150/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 History for 1021 E 8th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/03/2023	$108,000	Sold	DMMLS #661716
Recording Date 04/03/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/24/2023	$110,000	Pending	DMMLS #661716

11/04/2022	$110,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #661716
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
10/10/2022	$115,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #661716

08/18/2017	$23,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/18/2017 Contract Date 08/16/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $36

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	$1,410
Assessment	$106,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1021 E 8th St

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

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OFF MARKET
Est. $91,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,231 sqft
1022 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $104,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,224 sqft
1026 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,088 sqft
1023 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $89,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,046 sqft
1031 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $112,600
2 bd
2 ba
1,216 sqft
843 Fremont St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,800
4 bd
2 ba
2,017 sqft
1003 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
APR 24, 2026
$67,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,120 sqft
1019 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $259,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,409 sqft
1018 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $247,200
4 bd
2 ba
1,452 sqft
1012 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $112,500
2 bd
1 ba
688 sqft
1013 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
4 bd
1 ba
1,246 sqft
1011 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $193,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,695 sqft
1008 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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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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