Is parking easy in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say car is needed

Does ACCENT, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there are sidewalks

Is ACCENT, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say yards are well-kept

Are the streets well-lit in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say streets are well-lit

Is ACCENT, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of ACCENT, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does ACCENT, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is ACCENT, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do kids play outside in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there's wildlife

Is ACCENT, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 1261 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1261 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $188,600 .

What is the price history for 1261 E 23rd St?

1261 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $167,000 in February 2021.

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 1261 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1261 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1261 E 23rd St?

The lot at 1261 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,757 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$188,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,176 sqft

1261 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

ACCENT

Est. Refi. Payment $1,294/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 26, 2021 for $167,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$189K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last sale

$22K (+12.9%)

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 +86% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$189K
August 2026	$188K
July 2026	$190K
June 2026	$190K
May 2026	$194K
April 2026	$193K
March 2026	$186K
February 2026	$179K
January 2026	$183K
2025
December 2025	$180K
November 2025	$185K
October 2025	$186K
September 2025	$187K
August 2025	$190K
July 2025	$191K
June 2025	$193K
May 2025	$195K
April 2025	$193K
March 2025	$190K
February 2025	$187K
January 2025	$186K
2024
December 2024	$188K
November 2024	$193K
October 2024	$191K
September 2024	$190K
August 2024	$191K
July 2024	$192K
June 2024	$194K
May 2024	$195K
April 2024	$195K
March 2024	$193K
February 2024	$189K
January 2024	$189K
2023
December 2023	$189K
November 2023	$191K
October 2023	$192K
September 2023	$190K
August 2023	$192K
July 2023	$195K
June 2023	$193K
May 2023	$187K
April 2023	$185K
March 2023	$187K
February 2023	$177K
January 2023	$176K
2022
December 2022	$179K
November 2022	$181K
October 2022	$183K
September 2022	$192K
August 2022	$195K
July 2022	$194K
June 2022	$192K
May 2022	$190K
April 2022	$189K
March 2022	$187K
February 2022	$184K
January 2022	$184K
2021
December 2021	$183K
November 2021	$181K
October 2021	$178K
September 2021	$177K
August 2021	$177K
July 2021	$177K
June 2021	$175K
May 2021	$172K
April 2021	$170K
March 2021	$168K
2020
December 2020	$145K
November 2020	$150K
October 2020	$146K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$130K
July 2020	$128K
June 2020	$128K
May 2020	$126K
April 2020	$126K
March 2020	$126K
February 2020	$127K
January 2020	$130K
2019
December 2019	$130K
November 2019	$129K
October 2019	$129K
September 2019	$128K
August 2019	$131K
July 2019	$131K
June 2019	$130K
May 2019	$130K
April 2019	$131K
March 2019	$130K
February 2019	$127K
January 2019	$126K
2018
December 2018	$124K
November 2018	$123K
October 2018	$126K
September 2018	$126K
August 2018	$125K
July 2018	$121K
June 2018	$116K
May 2018	$115K
April 2018	$113K
March 2018	$111K
February 2018	$108K
January 2018	$106K
2017
December 2017	$117K
November 2017	$114K
October 2017	$114K
September 2017	$111K
August 2017	$103K
July 2017	$114K
June 2017	$113K
May 2017	$111K
April 2017	$110K
March 2017	$109K
February 2017	$110K
January 2017	$109K
2016
December 2016	$110K
November 2016	$111K
October 2016	$108K
September 2016	$102K

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
1417 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$135,000	12/18/25	2	1	720
715 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$180,000	12/04/25	2	1	952

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
1257 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$164,300	3	1	1,014	Off Market
1255 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$171,700	3	1	1,065	Off Market
1251 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$134,300	2	1	814	Off Market
1241 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$189,900	3	2	816	Off Market
1239 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$185,200	2	1	792	Off Market
1236 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$98,400	2	1	692	Off Market
1325 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$111,800	3	1	808	Off Market
1344 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$181,900	3	1	1,228	Off Market
1260 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$193,900	3	1	960	Off Market
1256 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$153,600	3	1	1,122	Off Market
1252 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$172,500	2	1	808	Recently Sold
1250 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$120,600	2	1	958	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1261 E 23rd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1948

1,176 sqft

$160/sqft

Garage

About this House

Perfect location and great potential for some sweat equity or a flipper!

1261 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,176 sqft single-family home in ACCENT, built in 1948. It last sold for $167,000 on Feb 26, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $188,600, with a rent estimate of $1,400/month.

Home Details for 1261 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9757 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 26, 2021 Source: DMMLS #620315	Sold	$167,000
Jan 11, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$50,000
Jan 8, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$50,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,796	$135,800

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

Phillips Elementary School
K-5
Public
253 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I have had 2 students go through this school and I would not choose any other! The staff is outstanding and the way they handle any issue that comes up is amazing. I cannot praise them enough!
Parent Review
1y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

ACCENT

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Buy: $74k - $475k

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What Locals Say about ACCENT

At least 6 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
88 % Say car is needed
86 % Say there are sidewalks
81 % Say it's dog friendly
79 % Say yards are well-kept
59 % Say streets are well-lit
57 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say there's holiday spirit
47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say kids play outside
42 % Say there's wildlife
17 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

LookingOutMyBackdoor
Prev. Resident
5y ago
"Quiet area with sidewalks to take dogs for walks. Would recommend having a fenced in backyard for your dog where you frequently check on them when outside as kids/adults alike walking around can intentionally tease, agitate your dog. Some don't take good care of their dog and dogs run loose so if you love dogs, you'll constantly be taking dogs in to try to find their owners and return them to safety instead of dumping them at ARL, which has a kill policy. "
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Jaime M.
Resident
7y ago
"I've lived here for 18 years and love it. very peaceful community. everyone is outgoing and friendly. would recommend living here. "
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Wrestlefan66
Resident
7y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood since 1995. Seems to be fairly good schools . Quiet neighbors that watch out for each other."
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Maria B.
Resident
8y ago
"Busy street makes for lots of frequent cars., harder to have dogs run around the yard with so many cars driving by,. "
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Susan C.
Resident
8y ago
"I have lived here for a little over a year, though it is my friend's house. I love this neighborhood. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1261 E 23rd St

What is 1261 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1261 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $188,600.
What is the price history for 1261 E 23rd St?
1261 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $167,000 in February 2021.
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 1261 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1261 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1261 E 23rd St?
The lot at 1261 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,757 sq ft).