1253 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

1253 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,712 sqft

$195,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 10, 2026

$195,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 10, 2026
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,712 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1253 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA. 1253 E 12th St is in the Capitol Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,712 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7579 sqft and was built in 1896.
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
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
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Home Details for 1253 E 12th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1896Year Updated: 1985
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7579 sqft

Price History for 1253 E 12th St

DatePriceEventSource
04/14/2014$90,000Sold
N/A
11/17/2005$108,500Sold
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08/10/1999$35,500Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,448
Assessment$218,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1253 E 12th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$115,000
03/11/26
4
2
1,680
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
0.08
Single-Family Home
$162,000
09/15/25
3
2
1,710
Home facts updated by county records

Assigned Schools

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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

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  • 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."
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  • 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 . "
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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1253 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,712 sqft single-family home built in 1896. 1253 E 12th St is located in Capitol Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 1253 E 12th St was last sold on Apr 14, 2014 for $90,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 1253 E 12th St is $195,200.