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

109 E Washington Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,460 sqft

$197,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$197,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,460 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 109 E Washington Ave.
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

1,460 sqft

Price/Sqft

$135

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $197,100, with a rent estimate of $1,696/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 History for 109 E Washington Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/17/2018	$133,500	Sold	DMMLS #564546
Recording Date 08/17/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/02/2018	$133,500	Pending	Agent Provided

06/29/2018	$130,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/05/2014	$95,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/05/2014 Contract Date 06/04/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/08/2013	$104,000	Sold	DMMLS #418677
Recording Date 08/08/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/23/2013	$109,500	Listed For Sale	N/A

08/12/2009	$105,961	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/12/2009 Contract Date 08/06/2009 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/29/2006	$90,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/29/2006 Contract Date 09/17/2006 County Transfer Tax $145 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/21/2001	$34,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/21/2001 Contract Date 05/15/2001 County Transfer Tax $55 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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	$3,342
Assessment	$186,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 109 E Washington Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1411 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$150,000	08/19/25	3	2	1,552
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 homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $150,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,102 sqft
107 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
NOV 14, 2025
$139,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,104 sqft
105 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,700
4 bd
2 ba
2,384 sqft
101 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $207,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,576 sqft
106 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $122,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,083 sqft
108 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $135,200
2 bd
1 ba
996 sqft
111 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $224,400
3 bd
1 ba
2,601 sqft
117 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $157,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,310 sqft
1516 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,400
3 bd
3 ba
2,004 sqft
1514 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,300
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
1506 Pennsylvania Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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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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