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 1103 E 8th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $141,100 .

What is the price history for 1103 E 8th St?

1103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $43,000 in June 2017.

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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 1103 E 8th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1103 E 8th St?

The lot at 1103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$141,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,182 sqft

1103 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Est. Refi. Payment $987/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 19, 2017 for $43,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$141K

Since last month

$4K (-2.4%)

Since last year

$4K (-3%)

Since last sale

$98K (+228.1%)

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 +97% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$141K
August 2026	$141K
July 2026	$145K
June 2026	$146K
May 2026	$148K
April 2026	$148K
March 2026	$151K
February 2026	$146K
January 2026	$147K
2025
December 2025	$144K
November 2025	$149K
October 2025	$145K
September 2025	$144K
August 2025	$145K
July 2025	$148K
June 2025	$153K
May 2025	$148K
April 2025	$150K
March 2025	$147K
February 2025	$143K
January 2025	$141K
2024
December 2024	$143K
November 2024	$148K
October 2024	$150K
September 2024	$154K
August 2024	$155K
July 2024	$158K
June 2024	$156K
May 2024	$158K
April 2024	$153K
March 2024	$150K
February 2024	$145K
January 2024	$143K
2023
December 2023	$145K
November 2023	$142K
October 2023	$145K
September 2023	$145K
August 2023	$146K
July 2023	$144K
June 2023	$146K
May 2023	$146K
April 2023	$141K
March 2023	$136K
February 2023	$134K
January 2023	$135K
2022
December 2022	$135K
November 2022	$137K
October 2022	$142K
September 2022	$143K
August 2022	$143K
July 2022	$146K
June 2022	$148K
May 2022	$145K
April 2022	$138K
March 2022	$134K
February 2022	$128K
January 2022	$127K
2021
December 2021	$130K
November 2021	$131K
October 2021	$131K
September 2021	$132K
August 2021	$133K
July 2021	$133K
June 2021	$132K
May 2021	$128K
April 2021	$123K
March 2021	$120K
February 2021	$113K
January 2021	$105K
2020
December 2020	$107K
November 2020	$110K
October 2020	$113K
September 2020	$110K
August 2020	$101K
July 2020	$79K
June 2020	$56K
May 2020	$48K
April 2020	$48K
March 2020	$48K
February 2020	$47K
January 2020	$47K
2019
December 2019	$47K
November 2019	$47K
October 2019	$47K
September 2019	$47K
August 2019	$47K
July 2019	$47K
June 2019	$47K
May 2019	$46K
April 2019	$46K
March 2019	$47K
February 2019	$46K
January 2019	$46K
2018
December 2018	$46K
November 2018	$45K
October 2018	$46K
September 2018	$46K
August 2018	$46K
July 2018	$45K
June 2018	$45K
May 2018	$45K
April 2018	$45K
March 2018	$44K
February 2018	$44K
January 2018	$44K
2017
December 2017	$45K
November 2017	$44K
October 2017	$44K
September 2017	$44K
August 2017	$43K
July 2017	$43K
June 2017	$43K
May 2017	$42K
April 2017	$42K
March 2017	$44K
February 2017	$43K
January 2017	$75K
2016
December 2016	$72K
November 2016	$73K
October 2016	$73K
September 2016	$72K

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
1231 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$162,000	09/15/25	3	2	1,710
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$115,000	03/11/26	4	2	1,680
1217 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$165,000	02/17/26	3	2	1,861

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
1107 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$91,600	3	1	961	Off Market
1111 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$128,400	4	2	1,318	Off Market
1110 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$230,900	3	3	1,402	Off Market
1114 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$107,800	4	2	1,100	Off Market
1117 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$95,400	2	1	972	Off Market
1121 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$102,800	4	1	1,460	Off Market
842 Fremont St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$107,300	2	1	726	Off Market
811 Filmore St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$137,600	2	1	1,240	Off Market
1120 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$121,700	3	2	1,532	Off Market
1121 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$132,300	2	2	1,402	Off Market
1111 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$120,800	3	2	1,308	Off Market
1113 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$140,500	3	2	1,308	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1895

1,182 sqft

$119/sqft

Garage

About this House

1.5 story, 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Has kitchen, family room, over 1180 sqft. 2 car detached garage. Needs TLC. No electronic signatures on offers.

1103 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,182 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1895. It last sold for $43,000 on Jun 19, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $141,100, with a rent estimate of $1,556/month.

Home Details for 1103 E 8th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1895
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5227 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 19, 2017 Source: DMMLS #531770	Sold	$43,000
Feb 2, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$45,500
Mar 6, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$32,000
Jan 30, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$32,000
Jun 14, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$54,000
Feb 19, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$54,000 Price decreased by 10%
Dec 14, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$60,000
Mar 24, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$71,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,268	$130,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

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

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 1103 E 8th St

What is 1103 E 8th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is $141,100.
What is the price history for 1103 E 8th St?
1103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $43,000 in June 2017.
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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 1103 E 8th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1103 E 8th St?
The lot at 1103 E 8th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).