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 1245 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1245 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $160,000 .

What is the price history for 1245 E 12th St?

1245 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $108,500 in April 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 1245 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1245 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1245 E 12th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1245 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$160,000

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,531 sqft

1245 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 17, 2020 for $108,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$160K

Since last month

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.8%)

Since last sale

$52K (+47.6%)

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 +90% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$160K
August 2026	$160K
July 2026	$162K
June 2026	$161K
May 2026	$161K
April 2026	$161K
March 2026	$157K
February 2026	$155K
January 2026	$158K
2025
December 2025	$157K
November 2025	$160K
October 2025	$160K
September 2025	$161K
August 2025	$161K
July 2025	$166K
June 2025	$168K
May 2025	$166K
April 2025	$167K
March 2025	$164K
February 2025	$161K
January 2025	$163K
2024
December 2024	$164K
November 2024	$166K
October 2024	$170K
September 2024	$171K
August 2024	$173K
July 2024	$176K
June 2024	$173K
May 2024	$175K
April 2024	$172K
March 2024	$170K
February 2024	$165K
January 2024	$163K
2023
December 2023	$163K
November 2023	$164K
October 2023	$164K
September 2023	$164K
August 2023	$165K
July 2023	$168K
June 2023	$167K
May 2023	$167K
April 2023	$162K
March 2023	$158K
February 2023	$156K
January 2023	$156K
2022
December 2022	$155K
November 2022	$158K
October 2022	$162K
September 2022	$163K
August 2022	$162K
July 2022	$164K
June 2022	$165K
May 2022	$163K
April 2022	$157K
March 2022	$154K
February 2022	$153K
January 2022	$154K
2021
December 2021	$147K
November 2021	$138K
October 2021	$130K
September 2021	$125K
August 2021	$125K
July 2021	$125K
June 2021	$123K
May 2021	$121K
April 2021	$120K
March 2021	$119K
February 2021	$117K
January 2021	$114K
2020
December 2020	$112K
November 2020	$112K
October 2020	$111K
September 2020	$111K
August 2020	$110K
July 2020	$111K
June 2020	$110K
May 2020	$109K
April 2020	$109K
March 2020	$103K
February 2020	$103K
January 2020	$96K
2019
December 2019	$96K
November 2019	$96K
October 2019	$95K
September 2019	$95K
August 2019	$96K
July 2019	$95K
June 2019	$96K
May 2019	$95K
April 2019	$99K
March 2019	$100K
February 2019	$103K
January 2019	$104K
2018
December 2018	$95K
November 2018	$94K
October 2018	$96K
September 2018	$101K
August 2018	$98K
July 2018	$96K
June 2018	$95K
May 2018	$88K
April 2018	$82K
March 2018	$77K
February 2018	$81K
January 2018	$83K
2017
December 2017	$91K
November 2017	$92K
October 2017	$87K
September 2017	$85K
August 2017	$87K
July 2017	$92K
June 2017	$96K
May 2017	$95K
April 2017	$95K
March 2017	$96K
February 2017	$92K
January 2017	$86K
2016
December 2016	$90K
November 2016	$87K
October 2016	$88K
September 2016	$84K

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	0.21	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	0.07	Single-Family Home	$162,000	09/15/25	3	2	1,710

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
1249 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$177,600	4	2	1,917	Off Market
1253 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$195,600	4	2	1,712	Off Market
1257 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$188,700	3	2	1,360	Off Market
1261 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$127,000	3	1	1,204	Off Market
1210 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$159,700	3	1	1,456	Off Market
1305 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$106,300	3	2	1,712	Off Market
1241 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$201,000	3	2	1,644	Off Market
1237 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$138,800	4	2	1,713	Off Market
1233 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$165,900	3	1	946	Off Market
1225 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$193,800	4	2	2,301	Off Market
1221 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$131,800	4	1	1,697	Off Market
1217 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$165,000	3	2	1,861	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1896

1,531 sqft

$105/sqft

Garage

About this House

Tremendous amount of value for this much space and so much of the work has already been done for you (have an appraisal to support current list price). Current owners had CENTRAL AC installed for those hot summer days. NEW furnace, water heater, garbage disposal, and carpet. Refinished solid wood kitchen cabinets and drawers. All appliances stay including washer/dryer. Nice large two car garage, fenced yard, great patio area and large enclosed front porch room.

1245 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,531 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1896. It last sold for $108,500 on Apr 17, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $160,000, with a rent estimate of $1,847/month.

Home Details for 1245 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: MasonryPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1896Year Updated: 1907
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7579 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 17, 2020 Source: DMMLS #598714	Sold	$108,500
Mar 13, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$108,000
Feb 27, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$108,000 Price decreased by 2%
Feb 7, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$110,000
May 9, 2019 Source: DMMLS #578897	Sold	$95,000
Apr 5, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$100,000
Apr 1, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$100,000
Nov 23, 2010 Source: DMMLS #372123	Sold	$76,500
Aug 18, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$77,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,438	$146,900

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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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

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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 1245 E 12th St

What is 1245 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1245 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $160,000.
What is the price history for 1245 E 12th St?
1245 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $108,500 in April 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 1245 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1245 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1245 E 12th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1245 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.