1217 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

1217 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,388 sqft

$173,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,172/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$173,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,172/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,388 sqft

Local Information

Map showing home location
© Google
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

Welcome home to your updated 2 Story home in the heart of Des Moines. As you walk in you will be suprised by the amount of room and open sight lines. Hard wood floors welcome you into the family room with vaulted ceilings and plenty of windows for light. There is a dining area that can be used as a flex room. Into your large kitchen (all appliances stay). There is access to your backyard through the mudroom off the kitchen. There are 2 nice sized bedrooms and a full bath that finish off the first level. Upstairs there is an open loft area, walk in large closet, half bath and yet another large bedroom. Outside you have an oversized 02.5 car garage with built in storage. A nice sized backyard as well. As an added bonus this house in an NFC area which means you are eligible for up to $2500 in closing costs and one, maybe two $10,000 grants to be used for updates. Call the agent today to get in.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 1217 E 13th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalMicrowave

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1894
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price History for 1217 E 13th St

DatePriceEventSource
05/12/2022ListingRemovedMy State MLS
05/03/2022$139,900PriceChange
My State MLS #11070745
04/22/2022$144,900Listed For SaleMy State MLS #11070745
03/29/2022ListingRemovedRE/MAX Central
03/28/2022$153,900PendingToActiveDMMLS #647032
03/11/2022$153,900PendingDMMLS #647032
03/07/2022$153,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #647032
02/22/2017$90,000Sold
N/A
09/08/2016$80,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/09/2016$85,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/24/2016$97,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/30/2015$105,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/10/2013$40,000Sold
N/A
09/04/2013$55,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/07/2013$60,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/08/2012$17,000Sold
N/A
04/04/2012$17,409Sold
N/A
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,506
Assessment$150,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1217 E 13th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1231 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$162,000
09/15/25
3
2
1,710
1217 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$165,000
02/17/26
3
2
1,861
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$115,000
03/11/26
4
2
1,680
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$115,000
09/15/25
2
1
1,020
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 1217 E 13th St.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Park
See Local Highlights
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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.
    "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."
    1
    Flag
  • Timi A.
    "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 . "
    1
    Flag
  • Christopher
    "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."
    1
    Flag
  • Joseph H.
    "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. "
    1
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature

Homes for sale near 1217 E 13th St

Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 1217 E 13th St

Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Homes for rent near 1217 E 13th St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item
1217 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,388 sqft single-family home built in 1894. 1217 E 13th St is located in Capitol Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 1217 E 13th St was last sold on Feb 22, 2017 for $90,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 1217 E 13th St is $173,500.