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 Washington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1211 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is $124,800 .

What is the price history for 1211 E Washington Ave?

1211 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $16,900 in August 2011.

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.

How big is the lot at 1211 E Washington Ave?

The lot at 1211 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.07 acres (2,964 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$124,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
950 sqft

1211 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Est. Refi. Payment $882/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 9, 2011 for $16,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$125K

Since last month

$500 (+0.4%)

Since last year

$100 (-0.1%)

Since last sale

$108K (+638.5%)

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 +108% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$125K
August 2026	$124K
July 2026	$124K
June 2026	$122K
May 2026	$123K
April 2026	$120K
March 2026	$123K
February 2026	$120K
January 2026	$120K
2025
December 2025	$120K
November 2025	$122K
October 2025	$121K
September 2025	$122K
August 2025	$125K
July 2025	$122K
June 2025	$125K
May 2025	$127K
April 2025	$125K
March 2025	$122K
February 2025	$115K
January 2025	$117K
2024
December 2024	$119K
November 2024	$120K
October 2024	$119K
September 2024	$117K
August 2024	$119K
July 2024	$122K
June 2024	$122K
May 2024	$125K
April 2024	$124K
March 2024	$120K
February 2024	$118K
January 2024	$116K
2023
December 2023	$115K
November 2023	$114K
October 2023	$115K
September 2023	$111K
August 2023	$114K
July 2023	$112K
June 2023	$110K
May 2023	$110K
April 2023	$108K
March 2023	$103K
February 2023	$100K
January 2023	$100K
2022
December 2022	$99K
November 2022	$98K
October 2022	$101K
September 2022	$100K
August 2022	$102K
July 2022	$103K
June 2022	$104K
May 2022	$102K
April 2022	$98K
March 2022	$92K
February 2022	$87K
January 2022	$90K
2021
December 2021	$89K
November 2021	$91K
October 2021	$95K
September 2021	$96K
August 2021	$98K
July 2021	$99K
June 2021	$97K
May 2021	$97K
April 2021	$99K
March 2021	$94K
February 2021	$81K
January 2021	$78K
2020
December 2020	$75K
November 2020	$66K
October 2020	$73K
September 2020	$73K
August 2020	$79K
July 2020	$76K
June 2020	$71K
May 2020	$69K
April 2020	$74K
March 2020	$75K
February 2020	$72K
January 2020	$74K
2019
December 2019	$73K
November 2019	$74K
October 2019	$78K
September 2019	$75K
August 2019	$76K
July 2019	$76K
June 2019	$80K
May 2019	$81K
April 2019	$81K
March 2019	$80K
February 2019	$77K
January 2019	$80K
2018
December 2018	$86K
November 2018	$83K
October 2018	$80K
September 2018	$76K
August 2018	$75K
July 2018	$70K
June 2018	$67K
May 2018	$68K
April 2018	$66K
March 2018	$65K
February 2018	$65K
January 2018	$61K
2017
December 2017	$65K
November 2017	$63K
October 2017	$62K
September 2017	$55K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$64K
June 2017	$62K
May 2017	$61K
April 2017	$57K
March 2017	$59K
February 2017	$61K
January 2017	$59K
2016
December 2016	$58K
November 2016	$57K
October 2016	$58K
September 2016	$60K

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
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720

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
1535 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$148,800	4	1	1,882	Off Market
913 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$136,100	3	1	912	Off Market
1105 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$101,900	2	1	704	Off Market
917 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$241,000	3	2	1,236	Off Market
915 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$164,600	3	1	1,457	Off Market
1526 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$254,000	4	2	1,024	Off Market
1531 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$153,500	3	1	1,614	Off Market
1527 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$124,700	2	1	924	Off Market
1525 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$139,400	2	1	843	Off Market
1519 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$101,400	3	1	842	Off Market
1515 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$214,600	2	1	1,640	Off Market
1511 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$133,700	2	1	786	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 1970

950 sqft

$131/sqft

About this House

This home will surprise you. Home may lack curb appeal but there is great layout inside with nice, tall ceilings. Great investment opportunity. Work has been started on this home. 3 bedrooms and 1 bath with large kitchen on main floor. During the first 15 days a property is in MLS, only owner occupant offers or those from a public entity or designated partner will be considered.Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative me

1211 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 950 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1970. It last sold for $16,900 on Aug 9, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $124,800, with a rent estimate of $1,445/month.

Home Details for 1211 E Washington Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1970Year Updated: 1994
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2964 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 9, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$16,900
Jun 18, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$18,060
Jul 21, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$47,753

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,716	$95,700

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.
Teacher Review
12y ago
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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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Frequently asked questions about 1211 E Washington Ave

What is 1211 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1211 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is $124,800.
What is the price history for 1211 E Washington Ave?
1211 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $16,900 in August 2011.
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.
How big is the lot at 1211 E Washington Ave?
The lot at 1211 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.07 acres (2,964 sq ft).