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 109 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 109 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is $194,200 .

What is the price history for 109 E Washington Ave?

109 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $133,500 in August 2018.

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 109 E Washington Ave?

The lot at 109 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,489 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$194,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,460 sqft

109 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 17, 2018 for $133,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$194K

Since last month

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$500 (+0.3%)

Since last sale

$62K (+46.7%)

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 +86% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$196K
August 2026	$196K
July 2026	$198K
June 2026	$196K
May 2026	$196K
April 2026	$196K
March 2026	$191K
February 2026	$189K
January 2026	$187K
2025
December 2025	$187K
November 2025	$191K
October 2025	$192K
September 2025	$193K
August 2025	$195K
July 2025	$197K
June 2025	$199K
May 2025	$198K
April 2025	$196K
March 2025	$193K
February 2025	$189K
January 2025	$189K
2024
December 2024	$192K
November 2024	$198K
October 2024	$197K
September 2024	$197K
August 2024	$196K
July 2024	$199K
June 2024	$199K
May 2024	$199K
April 2024	$200K
March 2024	$197K
February 2024	$194K
January 2024	$192K
2023
December 2023	$192K
November 2023	$195K
October 2023	$194K
September 2023	$194K
August 2023	$195K
July 2023	$197K
June 2023	$194K
May 2023	$191K
April 2023	$186K
March 2023	$182K
February 2023	$177K
January 2023	$176K
2022
December 2022	$176K
November 2022	$175K
October 2022	$181K
September 2022	$183K
August 2022	$183K
July 2022	$183K
June 2022	$184K
May 2022	$182K
April 2022	$176K
March 2022	$172K
February 2022	$167K
January 2022	$165K
2021
December 2021	$166K
November 2021	$166K
October 2021	$167K
September 2021	$168K
August 2021	$169K
July 2021	$168K
June 2021	$164K
May 2021	$158K
April 2021	$156K
March 2021	$154K
February 2021	$152K
January 2021	$147K
2020
December 2020	$146K
November 2020	$146K
October 2020	$145K
September 2020	$145K
August 2020	$143K
July 2020	$144K
June 2020	$141K
May 2020	$142K
April 2020	$140K
March 2020	$139K
February 2020	$138K
January 2020	$139K
2019
December 2019	$138K
November 2019	$138K
October 2019	$137K
September 2019	$137K
August 2019	$138K
July 2019	$137K
June 2019	$137K
May 2019	$136K
April 2019	$137K
March 2019	$137K
February 2019	$137K
January 2019	$135K
2018
December 2018	$134K
November 2018	$134K
October 2018	$134K
September 2018	$134K
August 2018	$134K
July 2018	$134K
June 2018	$129K
May 2018	$127K
April 2018	$124K
March 2018	$122K
February 2018	$124K
January 2018	$123K
2017
December 2017	$123K
November 2017	$125K
October 2017	$127K
September 2017	$128K
August 2017	$127K
July 2017	$127K
June 2017	$124K
May 2017	$123K
April 2017	$122K
March 2017	$117K
February 2017	$113K
January 2017	$111K
2016
December 2016	$110K
November 2016	$106K
October 2016	$102K
September 2016	$105K

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
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519

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
107 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$153,400	2	1	1,102	Off Market
105 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$139,100	3	1.5	1,104	Off Market
101 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$180,200	4	2	2,384	Off Market
106 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$206,700	3	2	1,576	Off Market
108 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$124,300	2	1	1,083	Off Market
111 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$138,900	2	1	996	Off Market
117 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$231,200	3	1	2,601	Off Market
1516 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$160,200	3	1	1,310	Off Market
1514 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$211,200	3	3	2,004	Off Market
1506 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$182,900	3	1	864	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

1,460 sqft

$133/sqft

About this House

On a quiet street close to Union Park and Birdland Marina and an easy commute downtown - this beautiful 2 story home will WOW you. It has all the charm of a home with age, but the updates that make day-to-day life easy and comfortable. There are hardwood floors, open staircase, large spacious rooms that reflect the era the home was built. But for today's convenience, there is an updated kitchen with new countertops and tile floors. the bathrooms are also updated with new fixtures and tiled walls and floor. The location is a quick walk to the ameneties in Union park and also to Birdland Marina for boating.

109 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,460 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1900. It last sold for $133,500 on Aug 17, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $194,200, with a rent estimate of $1,623/month.

Home Details for 109 E Washington Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 2010
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5488 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 17, 2018 Source: DMMLS #564546	Sold	$133,500
Jul 2, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$133,500
Jun 29, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$130,000
Jun 5, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$95,000
Aug 8, 2013 Source: DMMLS #418677	Sold	$104,000
May 23, 2013 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$109,500
Aug 12, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$105,961
Sep 29, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$90,500
May 21, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$34,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,342	$186,100

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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Neighborhood Overview

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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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Frequently asked questions about 109 E Washington Ave

What is 109 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 109 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is $194,200.
What is the price history for 109 E Washington Ave?
109 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $133,500 in August 2018.
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 109 E Washington Ave?
The lot at 109 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,489 sq ft).