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 1246 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1246 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $155,900 .

What is the price history for 1246 E 13th St?

1246 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $75,000 in April 2015.

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.

How big is the lot at 1246 E 13th St?

The lot at 1246 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,579 sq ft).

Does 1246 E 13th St have a garage?

Yes, 1246 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$155,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,403 sqft

1246 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 15, 2015 for $75,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$156K

Since last month

$100 (+0.1%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.7%)

Since last sale

$81K (+107.7%)

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 +95% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$156K
July 2026	$156K
June 2026	$156K
May 2026	$155K
April 2026	$156K
March 2026	$152K
February 2026	$151K
January 2026	$154K
2025
December 2025	$152K
November 2025	$154K
October 2025	$155K
September 2025	$151K
August 2025	$153K
July 2025	$160K
June 2025	$162K
May 2025	$160K
April 2025	$162K
March 2025	$159K
February 2025	$155K
January 2025	$157K
2024
December 2024	$157K
November 2024	$159K
October 2024	$163K
September 2024	$164K
August 2024	$162K
July 2024	$163K
June 2024	$165K
May 2024	$168K
April 2024	$167K
March 2024	$166K
February 2024	$162K
January 2024	$161K
2023
December 2023	$161K
November 2023	$159K
October 2023	$161K
September 2023	$160K
August 2023	$162K
July 2023	$165K
June 2023	$165K
May 2023	$163K
April 2023	$158K
March 2023	$153K
February 2023	$144K
January 2023	$140K
2022
December 2022	$139K
November 2022	$141K
October 2022	$145K
September 2022	$147K
August 2022	$147K
July 2022	$149K
June 2022	$149K
May 2022	$145K
April 2022	$139K
March 2022	$135K
February 2022	$131K
January 2022	$130K
2021
December 2021	$130K
November 2021	$131K
October 2021	$132K
September 2021	$132K
August 2021	$133K
July 2021	$133K
June 2021	$131K
May 2021	$126K
April 2021	$121K
March 2021	$117K
February 2021	$119K
January 2021	$111K
2020
December 2020	$107K
November 2020	$107K
October 2020	$107K
September 2020	$105K
August 2020	$107K
July 2020	$106K
June 2020	$106K
May 2020	$104K
April 2020	$106K
March 2020	$106K
February 2020	$106K
January 2020	$104K
2019
December 2019	$101K
November 2019	$98K
October 2019	$94K
September 2019	$89K
August 2019	$91K
July 2019	$94K
June 2019	$93K
May 2019	$95K
April 2019	$93K
March 2019	$101K
February 2019	$99K
January 2019	$98K
2018
December 2018	$96K
November 2018	$97K
October 2018	$92K
September 2018	$92K
August 2018	$94K
July 2018	$95K
June 2018	$93K
May 2018	$90K
April 2018	$89K
March 2018	$87K
February 2018	$87K
January 2018	$86K
2017
December 2017	$87K
November 2017	$86K
October 2017	$85K
September 2017	$86K
August 2017	$85K
July 2017	$84K
June 2017	$83K
May 2017	$84K
April 2017	$83K
March 2017	$82K
February 2017	$82K
January 2017	$82K
2016
December 2016	$81K
November 2016	$81K
October 2016	$81K
September 2016	$80K

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	0.09	Single-Family Home	$165,000	02/17/26	3	2	1,861
1231 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$162,000	09/15/25	3	2	1,710
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$115,000	03/11/26	4	2	1,680
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512

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
1242 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$128,200	2	1	1,073	Off Market
1238 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$201,200	7	4	2,432	Off Market
1234 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$176,100	3	2	1,303	Off Market
1220 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$124,400	6	3	1,755	Off Market
1218 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$149,100	3	1	988	Off Market
1214 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$116,200	Studio	1	1,152	Off Market
1250 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$115,600	3	1	1,089	Off Market
1254 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$101,600	3	1	1,213	Off Market
1213 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$124,800	5	2	1,748	Off Market
1216 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$288,900	6	5	3,938	Off Market
1212 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$153,300	4	2	1,952	Off Market
1316 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$184,500	2	2	1,493	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1885

1,403 sqft

$111/sqft

Garage

About this House

What a great 1.5 story. This home boasts hardwood floors and character throughout with arched doorways and french doors. Enjoy the spacious kitchen that leads to a formal dining area great for entertaining. Main floor master and half bath. Upstairs you will find two more bedrooms a full bath and a den. The large fenced back yard has access to an alley. Newer vinyl siding and a new roof was installed in 2013.

1246 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,403 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1885. It last sold for $75,000 on Apr 15, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $155,900, with a rent estimate of $1,558/month.

Home Details for 1246 E 13th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1885Year Updated: 1903
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 15, 2015 Source: DMMLS #443022	Sold	$75,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,624	$142,200

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 1246 E 13th St

What is 1246 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1246 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $155,900.
What is the price history for 1246 E 13th St?
1246 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $75,000 in April 2015.
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.
How big is the lot at 1246 E 13th St?
The lot at 1246 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,579 sq ft).
Does 1246 E 13th St have a garage?
Yes, 1246 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.