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 1445 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1445 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $179,400 .

What is the price history for 1445 E Walnut St?

1445 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $49,500 in October 1997.

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 1445 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1445 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1445 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1445 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,708 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1445 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,568 sqft

$179,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,225/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$179,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,225/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,568 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$179K

Since last month

$4K (-2.1%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.7%)

Since last sale

$130K (+262.2%)

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 +102% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$179K
July 2026	$183K
June 2026	$184K
May 2026	$188K
April 2026	$182K
March 2026	$180K
February 2026	$174K
January 2026	$174K
2025
December 2025	$173K
November 2025	$175K
October 2025	$171K
September 2025	$175K
August 2025	$178K
July 2025	$184K
June 2025	$188K
May 2025	$186K
April 2025	$183K
March 2025	$175K
February 2025	$169K
January 2025	$166K
2024
December 2024	$170K
November 2024	$176K
October 2024	$174K
September 2024	$175K
August 2024	$178K
July 2024	$184K
June 2024	$184K
May 2024	$187K
April 2024	$175K
March 2024	$171K
February 2024	$162K
January 2024	$161K
2023
December 2023	$160K
November 2023	$162K
October 2023	$163K
September 2023	$165K
August 2023	$165K
July 2023	$165K
June 2023	$166K
May 2023	$165K
April 2023	$158K
March 2023	$152K
February 2023	$147K
January 2023	$149K
2022
December 2022	$150K
November 2022	$152K
October 2022	$157K
September 2022	$161K
August 2022	$161K
July 2022	$164K
June 2022	$165K
May 2022	$161K
April 2022	$150K
March 2022	$140K
February 2022	$129K
January 2022	$130K
2021
December 2021	$133K
November 2021	$136K
October 2021	$137K
September 2021	$137K
August 2021	$140K
July 2021	$143K
June 2021	$151K
May 2021	$160K
April 2021	$156K
March 2021	$152K
February 2021	$149K
January 2021	$146K
2020
December 2020	$144K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$145K
September 2020	$141K
August 2020	$140K
July 2020	$141K
June 2020	$140K
May 2020	$138K
April 2020	$125K
March 2020	$125K
February 2020	$125K
January 2020	$124K
2019
December 2019	$122K
November 2019	$122K
October 2019	$125K
September 2019	$122K
August 2019	$124K
July 2019	$127K
June 2019	$129K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$132K
March 2019	$130K
February 2019	$128K
January 2019	$126K
2018
December 2018	$126K
November 2018	$128K
October 2018	$124K
September 2018	$126K
August 2018	$125K
July 2018	$125K
June 2018	$123K
May 2018	$120K
April 2018	$122K
March 2018	$123K
February 2018	$121K
January 2018	$121K
2017
December 2017	$112K
November 2017	$111K
October 2017	$111K
September 2017	$113K
August 2017	$112K
July 2017	$110K
June 2017	$108K
May 2017	$108K
April 2017	$103K
March 2017	$102K
February 2017	$98K
January 2017	$93K
2016
December 2016	$91K
November 2016	$91K
October 2016	$93K
September 2016	$90K
August 2016	$89K

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
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.65	Single-Family Home	$115,000	03/11/26	4	2	1,680

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
1447 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$161,900	3	1	1,716	Off Market
1804 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.45	$116,200	2	1	802	Off Market
1806 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.46	$152,800	2	1	916	Off Market
1808 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.47	$188,400	5	2	1,934	Off Market
1810 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.48	$134,900	2	1	592	For Sale
1439 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$172,000	4	1	1,500	Off Market
1433 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$124,300	4	1	1,162	Off Market
1427 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$198,500	4	2	1,993	Off Market
1421 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$143,100	2	1.5	1,216	Off Market
1415 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$185,300	4	2	2,510	Off Market
1409 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$248,700	7	3	3,960	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

1,568 sqft

Price/Sqft

$114

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1445 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1445 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,568 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6708 sqft and was built in 1910.

1445 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,568 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1910. It last sold for $49,500 on Oct 21, 1997. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $179,400, with a rent estimate of $1,594/month.

Home Details for 1445 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Spanish

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6708 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 21, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,178	$191,400

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 1445 E Walnut St

What is 1445 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1445 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $179,400.
What is the price history for 1445 E Walnut St?
1445 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $49,500 in October 1997.
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 1445 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1445 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1445 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1445 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,708 sq ft).