Is parking easy in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

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

Are yards well-kept in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Capitol East, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Capitol East, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 75% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is a car needed in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say kids play outside

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are there community events in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there are community events

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's quiet

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

As of early 2026, 40% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

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

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there's wildlife

What is 1409 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1409 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $246,000 .

What is the price history for 1409 E Walnut St?

1409 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $23,500 in November 2007.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 1409 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1409 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

OFF MARKET

1409 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

7 Beds
3 Baths
3,960 sqft

$246,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,652/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$246,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,652/mo*

Refinance Your Home

7 Beds

3 Baths

3,960 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$246K

Since last month

$4K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$4K (-1.6%)

Since last sale

$225K (+958.3%)

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 +51% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$249K
July 2026	$253K
June 2026	$251K
May 2026	$252K
April 2026	$250K
March 2026	$253K
February 2026	$248K
January 2026	$243K
2025
December 2025	$247K
November 2025	$245K
October 2025	$252K
September 2025	$248K
August 2025	$253K
July 2025	$257K
June 2025	$251K
May 2025	$252K
April 2025	$252K
March 2025	$244K
February 2025	$240K
January 2025	$240K
2024
December 2024	$241K
November 2024	$249K
October 2024	$244K
September 2024	$243K
August 2024	$242K
July 2024	$244K
June 2024	$244K
May 2024	$245K
April 2024	$218K
March 2024	$216K
February 2024	$212K
January 2024	$207K
2023
December 2023	$209K
November 2023	$204K
October 2023	$211K
September 2023	$207K
August 2023	$212K
July 2023	$208K
June 2023	$206K
May 2023	$211K
April 2023	$207K
March 2023	$200K
February 2023	$194K
January 2023	$196K
2022
December 2022	$200K
November 2022	$219K
October 2022	$233K
September 2022	$232K
August 2022	$233K
July 2022	$236K
June 2022	$240K
May 2022	$236K
April 2022	$219K
March 2022	$199K
February 2022	$175K
January 2022	$175K
2021
December 2021	$178K
November 2021	$182K
October 2021	$184K
September 2021	$183K
August 2021	$184K
July 2021	$183K
June 2021	$182K
May 2021	$181K
April 2021	$174K
March 2021	$175K
February 2021	$170K
January 2021	$163K
2020
December 2020	$166K
November 2020	$166K
October 2020	$167K
September 2020	$173K
August 2020	$173K
July 2020	$173K
June 2020	$173K
May 2020	$176K
April 2020	$160K
March 2020	$161K
February 2020	$153K
January 2020	$150K
2019
December 2019	$136K
November 2019	$136K
September 2019	$136K
August 2019	$133K
July 2019	$142K
June 2019	$126K
May 2019	$128K
April 2019	$136K
March 2019	$136K
February 2019	$136K
January 2019	$135K
2018
December 2018	$136K
November 2018	$133K
October 2018	$134K
September 2018	$135K
August 2018	$139K
July 2018	$137K
June 2018	$139K
May 2018	$138K
April 2018	$132K
March 2018	$140K
February 2018	$145K
January 2018	$141K
2017
December 2017	$153K
November 2017	$157K
October 2017	$144K
September 2017	$140K
August 2017	$141K
July 2017	$137K
June 2017	$148K
May 2017	$141K
April 2017	$144K
March 2017	$153K
February 2017	$151K
January 2017	$139K
2016
December 2016	$151K
November 2016	$154K
October 2016	$151K
September 2016	$155K
August 2016	$165K

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
1505/1507 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Multi-Family Home	$189,000	08/29/25		-	1,683
1245 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA	0.82	Multi-Family Home	$79,000	07/27/26	2	1	986
1613 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Multi-Family Home	$225,000	02/09/26		-	1,408
1424 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA	1.17	Multi-Family Home	$255,000	07/24/26		2	1,920

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
1415 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$182,400	4	2	2,510	Off Market
1421 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$143,100	2	1.5	1,216	Off Market
1427 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$197,600	4	2	1,993	Off Market
1433 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$124,300	4	1	1,162	Off Market
1439 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$172,000	4	1	1,500	Off Market
1445 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$178,300	3	2	1,568	Off Market
1403 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	-	3	4	2,306	Off Market
1408 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$179,500	3	2	1,474	Off Market
1414 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$136,400	3	2	1,144	Off Market
1420 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$155,700	3	1	1,269	Off Market
1426 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$114,100	4	2	1,560	Off Market
1432 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$146,300	3	2	1,870	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1892

Living Area

3,960 sqft

Price/Sqft

$62

Parking

Garage

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 1409 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1409 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 3,960 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7100 sqft and was built in 1892.

1409 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 7 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,960 sqft multi-family in Capitol East, built in 1892. It last sold for $23,500 on Nov 5, 2007. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $246,000, with a rent estimate of $1,184/month.

Home Details for 1409 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1892Year Updated: 2008
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Spanish

Community
Units in Building: 7

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7100 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 5, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$23,500
Dec 12, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$67,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,920	$223,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Capitol View Elementary School
PK-5
Public
532 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
my son has been at this school 3 years now. He will not be returning after this year. his reading levels are not advancing as they should. too many students in one class. ifeel like they are just pushing him thru.
Parent Review
8y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol East

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What Locals Say about Capitol East

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say there's holiday spirit
75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say car is needed
67 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say it's dog friendly
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
44 % Say there are community events
43 % Say it's quiet
40 % Say people would walk alone at night
40 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say streets are well-lit
29 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 1409 E Walnut St

What is 1409 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1409 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $246,000.
What is the price history for 1409 E Walnut St?
1409 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $23,500 in November 2007.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 1409 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1409 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.