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 1305 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1305 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $109,200 .

What is the price history for 1305 E 12th St?

1305 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $72,500 in February 2019.

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 1305 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1305 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1305 E 12th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1305 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$109,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,712 sqft

1305 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 8, 2019 for $72,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$109K

Since last month

$300 (+0.3%)

Since last year

$900 (+0.8%)

Since last sale

$37K (+50.6%)

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 +54% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$109K
August 2026	$106K
July 2026	$109K
June 2026	$109K
May 2026	$111K
April 2026	$109K
March 2026	$106K
February 2026	$106K
January 2026	$110K
2025
December 2025	$106K
November 2025	$109K
October 2025	$111K
September 2025	$110K
August 2025	$108K
July 2025	$115K
June 2025	$117K
May 2025	$116K
April 2025	$121K
March 2025	$121K
February 2025	$116K
January 2025	$122K
2024
December 2024	$123K
November 2024	$122K
October 2024	$129K
September 2024	$132K
August 2024	$141K
July 2024	$145K
June 2024	$145K
May 2024	$144K
April 2024	$137K
March 2024	$132K
February 2024	$124K
January 2024	$124K
2023
December 2023	$126K
November 2023	$127K
October 2023	$126K
September 2023	$126K
August 2023	$126K
July 2023	$129K
June 2023	$124K
May 2023	$125K
April 2023	$121K
March 2023	$119K
February 2023	$130K
January 2023	$138K
2022
December 2022	$136K
November 2022	$141K
October 2022	$144K
September 2022	$145K
August 2022	$144K
July 2022	$147K
June 2022	$150K
May 2022	$146K
April 2022	$140K
March 2022	$137K
February 2022	$135K
January 2022	$136K
2021
December 2021	$140K
November 2021	$144K
October 2021	$144K
September 2021	$146K
August 2021	$145K
July 2021	$142K
June 2021	$121K
May 2021	$84K
April 2021	$83K
March 2021	$82K
February 2021	$81K
January 2021	$79K
2020
December 2020	$78K
November 2020	$78K
October 2020	$77K
September 2020	$77K
August 2020	$77K
July 2020	$77K
June 2020	$77K
May 2020	$76K
April 2020	$75K
March 2020	$75K
February 2020	$74K
January 2020	$74K
2019
December 2019	$74K
November 2019	$74K
October 2019	$73K
September 2019	$74K
August 2019	$74K
July 2019	$74K
June 2019	$75K
May 2019	$74K
April 2019	$74K
March 2019	$73K
February 2019	$73K
January 2019	$73K
2018
December 2018	$72K
November 2018	$72K
October 2018	$73K
September 2018	$77K
August 2018	$91K
July 2018	$88K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$79K
April 2018	$79K
March 2018	$76K
February 2018	$74K
January 2018	$71K
2017
December 2017	$67K
November 2017	$68K
October 2017	$72K
September 2017	$81K
August 2017	$76K
July 2017	$77K
June 2017	$79K
May 2017	$83K
April 2017	$82K
March 2017	$78K
February 2017	$75K
January 2017	$76K
2016
December 2016	$75K
November 2016	$74K
October 2016	$73K
September 2016	$71K

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	0.13	Single-Family Home	$165,000	02/17/26	3	2	1,861
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$115,000	03/11/26	4	2	1,680
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.36	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
1319 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$244,100	4	2	1,022	Off Market
1321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$147,200	4	1	1,385	Off Market
1329 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$189,000	4	2	1,381	Off Market
1331 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$109,700	2	1	982	Off Market
1335 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$154,600	4	2	1,276	Off Market
1210 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$157,900	3	1	1,456	Off Market
1261 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$132,200	3	1	1,204	Off Market
1257 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$187,600	3	2	1,360	Off Market
1253 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$196,700	4	2	1,712	Off Market
1249 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$175,800	4	2	1,917	Off Market
1245 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$160,000	4	2	1,531	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

1,712 sqft

$64/sqft

About this House

Charming Turn of the Century home. Lovely fireplace, tall ceilings and original wood trim. Near downtown in location. $10K in NFC funds available

1305 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,712 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1900. It last sold for $72,500 on Feb 8, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $109,200, with a rent estimate of $1,668/month.

Home Details for 1305 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 2007
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 8, 2019 Source: DMMLS #569415	Sold	$72,500
Feb 1, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$74,900
Nov 21, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$74,900
Oct 24, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$74,900 Price decreased by 6%
Sep 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,900
Aug 16, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$24,500
Aug 5, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$21,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,436	$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

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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12y ago
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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 1305 E 12th St

What is 1305 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1305 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $109,200.
What is the price history for 1305 E 12th St?
1305 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $72,500 in February 2019.
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 1305 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1305 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1305 E 12th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1305 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.