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 1447 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1447 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $161,900 .

What is the price history for 1447 E Walnut St?

1447 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $71,000 in January 2002.

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 1447 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1447 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (6,882 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1447 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,716 sqft

$161,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,113/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$161,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,113/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,716 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$162K

Since last month

$2K (+1.2%)

Since last year

$7K (+4.2%)

Since last sale

$91K (+128.6%)

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 +110% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$162K
July 2026	$160K
June 2026	$162K
May 2026	$163K
April 2026	$159K
March 2026	$156K
February 2026	$151K
January 2026	$151K
2025
December 2025	$150K
November 2025	$151K
October 2025	$153K
September 2025	$156K
August 2025	$156K
July 2025	$161K
June 2025	$148K
May 2025	$144K
April 2025	$140K
March 2025	$130K
February 2025	$122K
January 2025	$122K
2024
December 2024	$125K
November 2024	$130K
October 2024	$144K
September 2024	$144K
August 2024	$151K
July 2024	$157K
June 2024	$158K
May 2024	$162K
April 2024	$154K
March 2024	$151K
February 2024	$143K
January 2024	$141K
2023
December 2023	$143K
November 2023	$148K
October 2023	$146K
September 2023	$146K
August 2023	$149K
July 2023	$152K
June 2023	$151K
May 2023	$151K
April 2023	$146K
March 2023	$141K
February 2023	$137K
January 2023	$140K
2022
December 2022	$140K
November 2022	$141K
October 2022	$145K
September 2022	$148K
August 2022	$149K
July 2022	$152K
June 2022	$153K
May 2022	$151K
April 2022	$140K
March 2022	$131K
February 2022	$120K
January 2022	$121K
2021
December 2021	$124K
November 2021	$128K
October 2021	$129K
September 2021	$130K
August 2021	$132K
July 2021	$135K
June 2021	$140K
May 2021	$147K
April 2021	$142K
March 2021	$132K
February 2021	$128K
January 2021	$125K
2020
December 2020	$126K
November 2020	$129K
October 2020	$128K
September 2020	$126K
August 2020	$118K
July 2020	$116K
June 2020	$115K
May 2020	$112K
April 2020	$113K
March 2020	$108K
February 2020	$106K
January 2020	$105K
2019
December 2019	$106K
November 2019	$111K
October 2019	$113K
September 2019	$109K
August 2019	$111K
July 2019	$109K
June 2019	$112K
May 2019	$112K
April 2019	$108K
March 2019	$106K
February 2019	$103K
January 2019	$103K
2018
December 2018	$108K
November 2018	$99K
October 2018	$97K
September 2018	$96K
August 2018	$101K
July 2018	$105K
June 2018	$98K
May 2018	$97K
April 2018	$91K
March 2018	$86K
February 2018	$88K
January 2018	$86K
2017
December 2017	$104K
November 2017	$101K
October 2017	$104K
September 2017	$102K
August 2017	$97K
July 2017	$100K
June 2017	$89K
May 2017	$86K
April 2017	$89K
March 2017	$78K
February 2017	$74K
January 2017	$73K
2016
December 2016	$72K
November 2016	$74K
October 2016	$82K
September 2016	$80K
August 2016	$77K

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	0.24	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	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
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.59	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353

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
1804 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.44	$116,200	2	1	802	Off Market
1806 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.45	$152,800	2	1	916	Off Market
1808 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.46	$188,400	5	2	1,934	Off Market
1810 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.47	$134,900	2	1	592	For Sale
1818 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.48	$148,700	3	2	1,389	Off Market
1445 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$179,400	3	2	1,568	Off Market
1439 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$172,000	4	1	1,500	Off Market
1433 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$124,300	4	1	1,162	Off Market
1427 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$198,500	4	2	1,993	Off Market
1421 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$143,100	2	1.5	1,216	Off Market
1415 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$185,300	4	2	2,510	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

1905

Living Area

1,716 sqft

Price/Sqft

$94

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1447 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1447 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,716 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6882 sqft and was built in 1905.

1447 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,716 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1905. It last sold for $71,000 on Jan 28, 2002. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $161,900, with a rent estimate of $1,479/month.

Home Details for 1447 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6882 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 28, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$71,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,800	$171,000

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

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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 1447 E Walnut St

What is 1447 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1447 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $161,900.
What is the price history for 1447 E Walnut St?
1447 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $71,000 in January 2002.
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 1447 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1447 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (6,882 sq ft).