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 1211 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1211 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $190,800 .

What is the price history for 1211 E 12th St?

1211 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $154,900 in August 2020.

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.

Does 1211 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1211 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1211 E 12th St?

The lot at 1211 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,142 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$190,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,266 sqft

1211 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 4, 2020 for $154,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$191K

Since last month

$400 (+0.2%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.3%)

Since last sale

$36K (+23.2%)

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 +238% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$191K
August 2026	$191K
July 2026	$191K
June 2026	$190K
May 2026	$191K
April 2026	$192K
March 2026	$186K
February 2026	$186K
January 2026	$186K
2025
December 2025	$185K
November 2025	$189K
October 2025	$188K
September 2025	$192K
August 2025	$193K
July 2025	$195K
June 2025	$199K
May 2025	$196K
April 2025	$195K
March 2025	$194K
February 2025	$192K
January 2025	$192K
2024
December 2024	$193K
November 2024	$195K
October 2024	$195K
September 2024	$195K
August 2024	$197K
July 2024	$198K
June 2024	$198K
May 2024	$199K
April 2024	$199K
March 2024	$196K
February 2024	$193K
January 2024	$193K
2023
December 2023	$192K
November 2023	$192K
October 2023	$193K
September 2023	$193K
August 2023	$194K
July 2023	$192K
June 2023	$192K
May 2023	$191K
April 2023	$187K
March 2023	$183K
February 2023	$179K
January 2023	$178K
2022
December 2022	$179K
November 2022	$179K
October 2022	$183K
September 2022	$185K
August 2022	$184K
July 2022	$185K
June 2022	$186K
May 2022	$185K
April 2022	$181K
March 2022	$181K
February 2022	$181K
January 2022	$181K
2021
December 2021	$180K
November 2021	$177K
October 2021	$175K
September 2021	$174K
August 2021	$174K
July 2021	$174K
June 2021	$172K
May 2021	$170K
April 2021	$167K
March 2021	$165K
February 2021	$163K
January 2021	$158K
2020
December 2020	$155K
November 2020	$157K
October 2020	$156K
September 2020	$155K
August 2020	$155K
July 2020	$155K
June 2020	$151K
May 2020	$149K
April 2020	$148K
March 2020	$147K
February 2020	$146K
January 2020	$146K
2019
December 2019	$146K
November 2019	$146K
October 2019	$144K
September 2019	$145K
August 2019	$145K
July 2019	$145K
June 2019	$148K
May 2019	$144K
April 2019	$145K
March 2019	$145K
February 2019	$144K
January 2019	$142K
2018
December 2018	$142K
November 2018	$141K
October 2018	$142K
September 2018	$142K
August 2018	$142K
July 2018	$140K
June 2018	$128K
May 2018	$125K
April 2018	$128K
March 2018	$127K
February 2018	$122K
January 2018	$124K
2017
December 2017	$104K
November 2017	$86K
October 2017	$65K
September 2017	$70K
August 2017	$81K
July 2017	$75K
June 2017	$67K
May 2017	$63K
April 2017	$62K
March 2017	$53K
February 2017	$52K
January 2017	$49K
2016
December 2016	$55K
November 2016	$50K
October 2016	$47K
September 2016	$57K

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
1217 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.01	Single-Family Home	$165,000	02/17/26	3	2	1,861
1231 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$162,000	09/15/25	3	2	1,710
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$115,000	03/11/26	4	2	1,680

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
1217 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$165,000	3	2	1,861	Recently Sold
1221 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$131,800	4	1	1,697	Off Market
1225 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$193,800	4	2	2,301	Off Market
1233 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$165,900	3	1	946	Off Market
1237 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$138,800	4	2	1,713	Off Market
1241 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$201,000	3	2	1,644	Off Market
1226 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$167,000	3	2	1,196	Off Market
1210 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$125,200	4	1	-	Off Market
1214 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$116,200	Studio	1	1,152	Off Market
1218 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$149,100	3	1	988	Off Market
1220 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$124,400	6	3	1,755	Off Market
1234 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$176,100	3	2	1,303	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 1896

1,266 sqft

$151/sqft

Garage

About this House

Studs out remodel!! This 3 bed, 1.5 bath home is just minutes from downtown and turn key. In the last 2 years everything has been replaced- the roof, the windows, siding, HVAC, water heater, flooring, and fresh paint with white trim. Tax abatement=taxes less than $1000/year until 2028.

1211 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,266 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1896. It last sold for $154,900 on Aug 4, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $190,800, with a rent estimate of $1,621/month.

Home Details for 1211 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDryer

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: MasonryPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1896Year Updated: 2017
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6141 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 4, 2020 Source: DMMLS #608550	Sold	$154,900
Jun 29, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$154,900
Jun 29, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$154,900
Nov 6, 2018 Source: DMMLS #565769	Sold	$141,500
Aug 24, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$141,500
Jul 25, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$140,000
Jul 19, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$140,000
Jun 5, 2016 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$22,500
May 26, 2016 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$22,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,296	$189,700

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 1211 E 12th St

What is 1211 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1211 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $190,800.
What is the price history for 1211 E 12th St?
1211 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $154,900 in August 2020.
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.
Does 1211 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1211 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1211 E 12th St?
The lot at 1211 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,142 sq ft).