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 1421 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1421 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $144,100 .

What is the price history for 1421 E Walnut St?

1421 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $75,500 in January 2014.

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 1421 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1421 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1421 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1421 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$144,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,216 sqft

1421 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 17, 2014 for $75,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$144K

Since last month

$600 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last sale

$70K (+92.3%)

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 +73% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$145K
July 2026	$146K
June 2026	$145K
May 2026	$148K
April 2026	$144K
March 2026	$141K
February 2026	$138K
January 2026	$138K
2025
December 2025	$138K
November 2025	$140K
October 2025	$143K
September 2025	$145K
August 2025	$146K
July 2025	$148K
June 2025	$148K
May 2025	$148K
April 2025	$148K
March 2025	$144K
February 2025	$140K
January 2025	$141K
2024
December 2024	$142K
November 2024	$146K
October 2024	$142K
September 2024	$143K
August 2024	$147K
July 2024	$151K
June 2024	$152K
May 2024	$152K
April 2024	$141K
March 2024	$137K
February 2024	$131K
January 2024	$132K
2023
December 2023	$133K
November 2023	$133K
October 2023	$135K
September 2023	$135K
August 2023	$136K
July 2023	$133K
June 2023	$132K
May 2023	$134K
April 2023	$130K
March 2023	$126K
February 2023	$128K
January 2023	$133K
2022
December 2022	$133K
November 2022	$132K
October 2022	$138K
September 2022	$139K
August 2022	$140K
July 2022	$142K
June 2022	$144K
May 2022	$142K
April 2022	$136K
March 2022	$134K
February 2022	$133K
January 2022	$132K
2021
December 2021	$132K
November 2021	$133K
October 2021	$134K
September 2021	$135K
August 2021	$136K
July 2021	$136K
June 2021	$136K
May 2021	$135K
April 2021	$132K
March 2021	$124K
February 2021	$119K
January 2021	$116K
2020
December 2020	$115K
November 2020	$118K
October 2020	$117K
September 2020	$115K
August 2020	$113K
July 2020	$113K
June 2020	$111K
May 2020	$109K
April 2020	$106K
March 2020	$106K
February 2020	$106K
January 2020	$105K
2019
December 2019	$105K
November 2019	$106K
October 2019	$105K
September 2019	$105K
August 2019	$104K
July 2019	$102K
June 2019	$105K
May 2019	$103K
April 2019	$103K
March 2019	$99K
February 2019	$100K
January 2019	$98K
2018
December 2018	$97K
November 2018	$96K
October 2018	$99K
September 2018	$97K
August 2018	$101K
July 2018	$98K
June 2018	$100K
May 2018	$102K
April 2018	$102K
March 2018	$102K
February 2018	$98K
January 2018	$99K
2017
December 2017	$87K
November 2017	$87K
October 2017	$89K
September 2017	$93K
August 2017	$95K
July 2017	$92K
June 2017	$94K
May 2017	$92K
April 2017	$95K
March 2017	$93K
February 2017	$90K
January 2017	$87K
2016
December 2016	$85K
November 2016	$85K
October 2016	$85K
September 2016	$84K
August 2016	$84K

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
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380

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
1427 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$198,900	4	2	1,993	Off Market
1433 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$125,300	4	1	1,162	Off Market
1439 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$172,000	4	1	1,500	Off Market
1445 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$180,400	3	2	1,568	Off Market
1447 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$163,300	3	1	1,716	Off Market
1415 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$187,400	4	2	2,510	Off Market
1409 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$251,900	7	3	3,960	Off Market
1403 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$175,200	3	4	2,306	Off Market
1408 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$178,900	3	2	1,474	Off Market
1414 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$139,100	3	2	1,144	Off Market
1420 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$155,400	3	1	1,269	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1910

Living Area

1,216 sqft

Price/Sqft

$119

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1421 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1421 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,216 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6665 sqft and was built in 1910.

1421 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,216 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1910. It last sold for $75,500 on Jan 17, 2014. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2011 with an asking price of $750 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 11, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $144,100, with a rent estimate of $1,489/month.

Home Details for 1421 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, OfficeCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylLawnPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910Year Updated: 2013
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 17, 2014 Source: DMMLS #427122	Sold	$75,500
Nov 5, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,900
Feb 28, 2013 Source: DMMLS #411834	Sold	$30,000
Jan 27, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$32,500
Mar 11, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$725
Jan 26, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$725 Price decreased by 3%
Jan 12, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$750
May 21, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$79,000
Oct 31, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$37,000
Apr 21, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$56,000
Jan 12, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$53,000
Mar 3, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$53,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,646	$162,200

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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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 1421 E Walnut St

What is 1421 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1421 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $144,100.
What is the price history for 1421 E Walnut St?
1421 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $75,500 in January 2014.
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 1421 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1421 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1421 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1421 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.