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 1205 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $157,900 .

What is the price history for 1205 E 13th St?

1205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $90,000 in June 2017.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's 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 1205 E 13th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1205 E 13th St?

The lot at 1205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.27 acres (11,848 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$157,900

Trulia Estimate

Studio
2 Baths
840 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

1205 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,094/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 19, 2017 for $90,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$158K

Since last month

$8K (+5.6%)

Since last year

$17K (+12.3%)

Since last sale

$68K (+75.1%)

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 +81% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$158K
August 2026	$158K
July 2026	$149K
June 2026	$158K
May 2026	$151K
April 2026	$158K
March 2026	$145K
February 2026	$151K
January 2026	$153K
2025
December 2025	$149K
November 2025	$147K
October 2025	$156K
September 2025	$140K
August 2025	$140K
July 2025	$144K
June 2025	$155K
May 2025	$154K
April 2025	$157K
March 2025	$146K
February 2025	$146K
January 2025	$145K
2024
December 2024	$152K
November 2024	$153K
October 2024	$156K
September 2024	$148K
August 2024	$160K
July 2024	$155K
June 2024	$156K
May 2024	$163K
April 2024	$150K
March 2024	$148K
February 2024	$152K
January 2024	$144K
2023
December 2023	$151K
November 2023	$150K
October 2023	$151K
September 2023	$150K
August 2023	$144K
July 2023	$143K
June 2023	$142K
May 2023	$138K
April 2023	$135K
March 2023	$132K
February 2023	$132K
January 2023	$133K
2022
December 2022	$134K
November 2022	$135K
October 2022	$137K
September 2022	$138K
August 2022	$137K
July 2022	$139K
June 2022	$139K
May 2022	$137K
April 2022	$132K
March 2022	$130K
February 2022	$129K
January 2022	$128K
2021
December 2021	$129K
November 2021	$129K
October 2021	$131K
September 2021	$130K
August 2021	$131K
July 2021	$133K
June 2021	$134K
May 2021	$135K
April 2021	$128K
March 2021	$126K
February 2021	$126K
January 2021	$122K
2020
December 2020	$121K
November 2020	$118K
October 2020	$117K
September 2020	$115K
August 2020	$115K
July 2020	$113K
June 2020	$105K
May 2020	$101K
April 2020	$100K
March 2020	$99K
February 2020	$98K
January 2020	$99K
2019
December 2019	$99K
November 2019	$98K
October 2019	$97K
September 2019	$98K
August 2019	$98K
July 2019	$98K
June 2019	$98K
May 2019	$97K
April 2019	$97K
March 2019	$97K
February 2019	$97K
January 2019	$96K
2018
December 2018	$95K
November 2018	$95K
October 2018	$96K
September 2018	$96K
August 2018	$96K
July 2018	$95K
June 2018	$94K
May 2018	$95K
April 2018	$93K
March 2018	$93K
February 2018	$92K
January 2018	$92K
2017
December 2017	$93K
November 2017	$92K
October 2017	$91K
September 2017	$91K
August 2017	$91K
July 2017	$90K
June 2017	$90K
May 2017	$91K
April 2017	$91K
March 2017	$90K
February 2017	$96K
January 2017	$96K
2016
December 2016	$96K
November 2016	$87K
October 2016	$87K
September 2016	$87K

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
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$115,000	03/11/26	4	2	1,680
1217 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$165,000	02/17/26	3	2	1,861
1231 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$162,000	09/15/25	3	2	1,710
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$115,000	09/15/25	2	1	1,020

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
1211 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$117,700	3	2	1,283	Off Market
1217 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$173,200	3	1.5	1,388	Off Market
1221 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$139,200	3	1	986	Off Market
1225 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$165,000	3	1	1,408	Recently Sold
1231 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$162,200	3	2	1,710	Off Market
1233 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$159,100	4	2	1,628	Off Market
630 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	2.42	$214,500	3	2	912	Off Market
634 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	2.41	$185,600	3	1	816	Off Market
4106 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	2.42	$183,600	2	2	816	Off Market
4102 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	2.41	$197,300	3	1	912	Off Market
4103 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	2.40	$218,900	4	2	1,194	Off Market
4107 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	2.41	$200,000	3	1	816	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 1975

0.27 acre lot

840 sqft

$188/sqft

About this House

Welcome to your next home! The assessor site states 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and 630 SF of finish in the basement. But this home has 2 bedrooms upstairs and 3 non-conforming bedrooms down. You have great access to everywhere in Des Moines and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Call your Real Estate Agent to schedule a private tour before this property is gone!

1205 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a studio, 2 bathroom, 840 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1975. It last sold for $90,000 on Jun 19, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $157,900, with a rent estimate of $1,640/month.

Home Details for 1205 E 13th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1975
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 19, 2017 Source: DMMLS #538091	Sold	$90,000
May 7, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$93,000
Apr 26, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$93,000
Oct 2, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$89,000
Jul 12, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$89,000
Jul 11, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$89,000
Jun 30, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$89,000 Price decreased by 1%
Apr 4, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$90,000
Dec 14, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,496	$137,300

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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 1205 E 13th St

What is 1205 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $157,900.
What is the price history for 1205 E 13th St?
1205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $90,000 in June 2017.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's 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 1205 E 13th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1205 E 13th St?
The lot at 1205 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.27 acres (11,848 sq ft).