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

1108 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
674 sqft

$119,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$119,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

674 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1922

Living Area

674 sqft

Price/Sqft

$178

Parking

None

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1108 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA. 1108 E 12th St is in the Capitol Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 674 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5314 sqft and was built in 1922.

1108 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 674 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1922. It last sold for $110,000 on May 6, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2022 with an asking price of $975 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 20, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $119,700, with a rent estimate of $1,012/month.

Home Details for 1108 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities MicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodLawn
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2831 sqft

Price History for 1108 E 12th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/06/2022	$110,000	Sold	DMMLS #648069
Recording Date 05/06/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/19/2022	$114,900	Pending	DMMLS #648069

03/24/2022	$114,900	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #648069

02/22/2022		ListingRemoved	DMMLS #640172

01/20/2022		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Network_1

01/06/2022	$975	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Network_1

10/21/2021	$115,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #640172

07/01/2021		ListingRemoved	DMMLS #622016

02/12/2021	$89,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $19,899 (28%)
12/11/2020	$70,001	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/10/2016	$24,000	Sold	DMMLS #508029
Recording Date 03/10/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/10/2015	$29,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $8,900 (-23%)
11/18/2015	$37,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/08/1997	$33,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/08/1997 Contract Date 07/01/1997 County Transfer Tax $54 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	$1,762
Assessment	$100,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1108 E 12th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$115,000	09/15/25	2	1	1,020

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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SOLD
DEC 12, 2025
$65,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
1112 Fremont St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Uplift Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $131,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,383 sqft
1110 Fremont St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,085 sqft
1104 Fremont St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $121,200
2 bd
1 ba
640 sqft
942 Fremont St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $189,700
5 bd
2 ba
1,497 sqft
1100 Fremont St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
OFF MARKET
1,275 sqft
915 Fremont St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $139,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,047 sqft
1110 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision Corp.
OFF MARKET
Est. $136,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,550 sqft
1102 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $279,600
4 bd
3 ba
1,500 sqft
1119 Filmore St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $176,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,122 sqft
1116 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $94,800
2 bd
1 ba
854 sqft
1117 Filmore St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $106,800
4 bd
2 ba
1,478 sqft
1111 Filmore 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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