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 1427 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1427 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $197,600 .

What is the price history for 1427 E Walnut St?

1427 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,000 in June 2015.

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 1427 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1427 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1427 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1427 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

1427 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,993 sqft

$197,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,342/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$197,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,342/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,993 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$198K

Since last month

$3K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last sale

$99K (+98.5%)

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 +89% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$199K
July 2026	$201K
June 2026	$200K
May 2026	$204K
April 2026	$198K
March 2026	$196K
February 2026	$190K
January 2026	$191K
2025
December 2025	$187K
November 2025	$193K
October 2025	$195K
September 2025	$197K
August 2025	$200K
July 2025	$202K
June 2025	$204K
May 2025	$202K
April 2025	$202K
March 2025	$196K
February 2025	$192K
January 2025	$191K
2024
December 2024	$194K
November 2024	$198K
October 2024	$194K
September 2024	$195K
August 2024	$197K
July 2024	$201K
June 2024	$202K
May 2024	$203K
April 2024	$193K
March 2024	$189K
February 2024	$182K
January 2024	$181K
2023
December 2023	$180K
November 2023	$182K
October 2023	$183K
September 2023	$184K
August 2023	$186K
July 2023	$183K
June 2023	$183K
May 2023	$180K
April 2023	$174K
March 2023	$169K
February 2023	$164K
January 2023	$166K
2022
December 2022	$166K
November 2022	$167K
October 2022	$173K
September 2022	$175K
August 2022	$177K
July 2022	$179K
June 2022	$182K
May 2022	$179K
April 2022	$169K
March 2022	$165K
February 2022	$161K
January 2022	$159K
2021
December 2021	$160K
November 2021	$160K
October 2021	$161K
September 2021	$162K
August 2021	$164K
July 2021	$164K
June 2021	$165K
May 2021	$163K
April 2021	$159K
March 2021	$155K
February 2021	$152K
January 2021	$150K
2020
December 2020	$147K
November 2020	$146K
October 2020	$146K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$147K
July 2020	$145K
June 2020	$142K
May 2020	$142K
April 2020	$126K
March 2020	$123K
February 2020	$117K
January 2020	$116K
2019
December 2019	$115K
November 2019	$117K
October 2019	$123K
September 2019	$113K
August 2019	$114K
July 2019	$119K
June 2019	$118K
May 2019	$128K
April 2019	$131K
March 2019	$128K
February 2019	$126K
January 2019	$122K
2018
December 2018	$123K
November 2018	$121K
October 2018	$123K
September 2018	$122K
August 2018	$123K
July 2018	$121K
June 2018	$118K
May 2018	$117K
April 2018	$116K
March 2018	$115K
February 2018	$114K
January 2018	$114K
2017
December 2017	$115K
November 2017	$114K
October 2017	$113K
September 2017	$113K
August 2017	$112K
July 2017	$111K
June 2017	$110K
May 2017	$110K
April 2017	$110K
March 2017	$109K
February 2017	$108K
January 2017	$108K
2016
December 2016	$107K
November 2016	$107K
October 2016	$107K
September 2016	$105K
August 2016	$105K

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
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.64	Single-Family Home	$115,000	03/11/26	4	2	1,680
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.43	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
1433 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$124,300	4	1	1,162	Off Market
1439 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$172,000	4	1	1,500	Off Market
1445 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$178,300	3	2	1,568	Off Market
1447 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$161,900	3	1	1,716	Off Market
1804 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.49	$116,800	2	1	802	Off Market
1421 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$143,100	2	1.5	1,216	Off Market
1415 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$182,400	4	2	2,510	Off Market
1409 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$246,000	7	3	3,960	Off Market
1403 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	-	3	4	2,306	Off Market
1408 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$179,500	3	2	1,474	Off Market
1414 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$136,400	3	2	1,144	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1427 E Walnut St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1910

Living Area

1,993 sqft

Price/Sqft

$99

Parking

Garage

About this House

This home isn't missing the WOW, it's missing YOU!

1427 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,993 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1910. It last sold for $100,000 on Jun 17, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $197,600, with a rent estimate of $1,739/month.

Home Details for 1427 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood
Security Security System

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910Year Updated: 2002
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 17, 2015 Source: DMMLS #451089	Sold	$100,000
Mar 28, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$105,000
May 28, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$94,500
Apr 9, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$100,000 Price decreased by 5%
Feb 26, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$105,000
Feb 15, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$110,000
Aug 7, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$110,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,842	$197,900

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

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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 1427 E Walnut St

What is 1427 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1427 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $197,600.
What is the price history for 1427 E Walnut St?
1427 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,000 in June 2015.
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 1427 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1427 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1427 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1427 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.