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 1503 E Vine St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1503 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is $119,800 .

What is the price history for 1503 E Vine St?

1503 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $50,000 in June 2026.

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 1503 E Vine St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1503 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1503 E Vine St?

The lot at 1503 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,837 sq ft).

SOLD

JUN 5, 2026

$119,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft

1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $848/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 5, 2026 for $50,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$120K

Since last month

$16K (+15.3%)

Since last year

$35K (+41.1%)

Since last sale

$71K (+141.8%)

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 +171% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$121K
August 2026	$120K
July 2026	$105K
June 2026	$90K
May 2026	$92K
April 2026	$88K
March 2026	$89K
February 2026	$85K
January 2026	$86K
2025
December 2025	$85K
November 2025	$90K
October 2025	$87K
September 2025	$86K
August 2025	$86K
July 2025	$91K
June 2025	$78K
May 2025	$74K
April 2025	$69K
March 2025	$74K
February 2025	$72K
January 2025	$70K
2024
December 2024	$71K
November 2024	$73K
October 2024	$86K
September 2024	$83K
August 2024	$88K
July 2024	$93K
June 2024	$94K
May 2024	$102K
April 2024	$99K
March 2024	$96K
February 2024	$88K
January 2024	$87K
2023
December 2023	$85K
November 2023	$91K
October 2023	$85K
September 2023	$88K
August 2023	$89K
July 2023	$85K
June 2023	$91K
May 2023	$87K
April 2023	$83K
March 2023	$79K
February 2023	$75K
January 2023	$78K
2022
December 2022	$79K
November 2022	$85K
October 2022	$88K
September 2022	$88K
August 2022	$89K
July 2022	$92K
June 2022	$90K
May 2022	$89K
April 2022	$79K
March 2022	$66K
February 2022	$49K
January 2022	$50K
2021
November 2021	$48K
October 2021	$49K
September 2021	$49K
August 2021	$51K
July 2021	$55K
June 2021	$67K
May 2021	$85K
April 2021	$87K
March 2021	$103K
February 2021	$105K
January 2021	$107K
2020
December 2020	$99K
November 2020	$97K
October 2020	$98K
September 2020	$93K
August 2020	$93K
July 2020	$93K
June 2020	$86K
May 2020	$83K
April 2020	$84K
March 2020	$81K
February 2020	$78K
January 2020	$76K
2019
December 2019	$81K
October 2019	$80K
September 2019	$79K
August 2019	$86K
July 2019	$84K
June 2019	$85K
May 2019	$83K
April 2019	$84K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$84K
January 2019	$84K
2018
December 2018	$86K
November 2018	$83K
October 2018	$80K
September 2018	$79K
August 2018	$77K
July 2018	$66K
June 2018	$67K
May 2018	$61K
April 2018	$61K
March 2018	$47K
February 2018	$44K
January 2018	$40K
2017
December 2017	$54K
November 2017	$51K
October 2017	$46K
September 2017	$45K
August 2017	$49K
July 2017	$62K
June 2017	$57K
May 2017	$55K
April 2017	$55K
March 2017	$44K
February 2017	$46K
January 2017	$46K
2016
December 2016	$40K
November 2016	$40K
October 2016	$41K
September 2016	$45K

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	0.16	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.80	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891

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
1217 Shaw St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.46	$204,600	2	-	1,915	Off Market
102 SE 15th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$114,600	2	1.5	1,120	Off Market
104 SE 15th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$105,800	2	1	1,207	Off Market
106 SE 15th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$121,200	4	2	1,450	Off Market
110 SE 15th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	-	1	1	552	Off Market
109 SE 15th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$150,500	3	1	1,121	Off Market
107 E 15th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$142,200	3	1	1,516	Off Market

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1939

Living Area

768 sqft

Price/Sqft

$65/sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA. 1503 E Vine 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 768 sqft of floor space. The last sold price per dimension was $65/sqft. This property has a lot size of 5837 sqft and was built in 1939.

1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1939. It last sold for $50,000 on Jun 5, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $119,800, with a rent estimate of $983/month.

Home Details for 1503 E Vine St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Price & Status
Price Price Per Sqft: $65/sqft

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5837 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 5, 2026 Source: N/A	Sold	$50,000
Oct 27, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$24,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$752	$41,100

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 1503 E Vine St

What is 1503 E Vine St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1503 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is $119,800.
What is the price history for 1503 E Vine St?
1503 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $50,000 in June 2026.
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 1503 E Vine St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1503 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1503 E Vine St?
The lot at 1503 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,837 sq ft).