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 1446 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1446 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $138,100 .

What is the price history for 1446 E Walnut St?

1446 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in June 2023.

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.

How big is the lot at 1446 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1446 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,538 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1446 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
624 sqft

$138,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $960/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$138,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $960/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

624 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$138K

Since last month

$0 (0%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last sale

$13K (+10.7%)

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 +219% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$138K
July 2026	$138K
June 2026	$139K
May 2026	$137K
April 2026	$137K
March 2026	$137K
February 2026	$136K
January 2026	$134K
2025
December 2025	$135K
November 2025	$137K
October 2025	$138K
September 2025	$140K
August 2025	$139K
July 2025	$141K
June 2025	$142K
May 2025	$142K
April 2025	$141K
March 2025	$141K
February 2025	$142K
January 2025	$136K
2024
December 2024	$137K
November 2024	$134K
October 2024	$133K
September 2024	$132K
August 2024	$133K
July 2024	$132K
June 2024	$133K
May 2024	$133K
April 2024	$133K
March 2024	$132K
February 2024	$131K
January 2024	$130K
2023
December 2023	$127K
November 2023	$127K
October 2023	$126K
September 2023	$126K
August 2023	$126K
July 2023	$126K
June 2023	$126K
May 2023	$133K
April 2023	$133K
March 2023	$75K
February 2023	$70K
January 2023	$71K
2022
December 2022	$74K
November 2022	$77K
October 2022	$80K
September 2022	$82K
August 2022	$83K
July 2022	$84K
June 2022	$84K
May 2022	$81K
April 2022	$72K
March 2022	$64K
February 2022	$51K
January 2022	$53K
2021
November 2021	$56K
October 2021	$55K
September 2021	$55K
August 2021	$57K
July 2021	$59K
June 2021	$65K
May 2021	$78K
April 2021	$85K
March 2021	$80K
February 2021	$73K
January 2021	$71K
2020
December 2020	$67K
November 2020	$68K
October 2020	$70K
September 2020	$69K
August 2020	$72K
July 2020	$73K
June 2020	$74K
May 2020	$74K
April 2020	$77K
March 2020	$74K
February 2020	$73K
January 2020	$73K
2019
December 2019	$72K
November 2019	$72K
October 2019	$70K
September 2019	$69K
August 2019	$66K
July 2019	$70K
June 2019	$69K
May 2019	$65K
April 2019	$64K
March 2019	$73K
February 2019	$66K
January 2019	$69K
2018
December 2018	$77K
November 2018	$67K
October 2018	$65K
September 2018	$61K
August 2018	$63K
July 2018	$55K
June 2018	$55K
May 2018	$57K
April 2018	$52K
March 2018	$44K
February 2018	$39K
January 2018	$38K
2017
December 2017	$38K
November 2017	$36K
October 2017	$38K
September 2017	$39K
August 2017	$37K
July 2017	$34K
June 2017	$35K
May 2017	$33K
April 2017	$33K
March 2017	$29K
February 2017	$32K
January 2017	$34K
2016
December 2016	$35K
November 2016	$37K
October 2016	$40K
September 2016	$43K
August 2016	$43K

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	0.21	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122

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
1448 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$198,200	4	2	1,592	Off Market
1443 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.41	$122,900	3	2	1,320	Off Market
306 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$76,300	1	1	528	Off Market
1449 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$191,900	5	2	2,479	Off Market
1447 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$79,700	2	1	886	Off Market
1435 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$144,800	3	1	1,566	Off Market
1431 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$161,400	3	1	1,085	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1925

Living Area

624 sqft

Price/Sqft

$221

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1446 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1446 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 624 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8538 sqft and was built in 1925.

1446 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 624 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1925. It last sold for $125,000 on Jun 5, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $138,100, with a rent estimate of $913/month.

Home Details for 1446 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8537 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 5, 2023 Source: DMMLS #670374	Sold	$125,000
Apr 19, 2023 Source: DMMLS #670374	Pending	$132,500
Apr 5, 2023 Source: DMMLS #670374	Listed For Sale	$132,500
Mar 27, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$200,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,148	$120,800

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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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 1446 E Walnut St

What is 1446 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1446 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $138,100.
What is the price history for 1446 E Walnut St?
1446 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in June 2023.
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.
How big is the lot at 1446 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1446 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,538 sq ft).