1507 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

$237,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,203 sqft

1507 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park
Est. Refi. Payment $1,651/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 6, 2020 for $99,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$238K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$37K (+18.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$140K (+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 +21% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$239K
August 2026$242K
July 2026$244K
June 2026$236K
May 2026$238K
April 2026$239K
March 2026$242K
February 2026$245K
January 2026$249K
2025

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
1424 & 1426 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$255,000
07/23/26
4
2
1,920
2006-2008 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA
0.41
Multi-Family Home
$395,000
09/03/26
5
2.5
3,328
1315 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA
0.26
Multi-Family Home
$206,000
11/24/25
3
1,621
401 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA
1.06
Multi-Family Home
$190,000
09/03/26
5
3
2,381
229 College Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.88
Multi-Family Home
$300,000
03/20/26
4
4
2,392
1642 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
1.05
Multi-Family Home
$199,000
10/31/25
4
3
1,768
1430 8th St, Des Moines, IA
1.25
Multi-Family Home
$115,000
08/24/26
6
6
2,430
603 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
1.49
Multi-Family Home
$85,000
10/06/25
3
2
2,128

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
1532 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.07
$207,100
3
2
1,186
Off Market
1504 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.03
$167,500
3
1
1,202
Off Market
1519 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.08
$177,000
2
1
952
Off Market
1535 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.10
$309,800
6
4
2,642
Off Market
1501 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.07
$202,100
3
1.5
816
Off Market
913 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.09
$135,400
3
1
912
Off Market
1614 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.12
$220,900
3
1
1,302
Recently Sold
1606 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.11
$187,400
4
1.5
1,444
Off Market
1420 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.07
$243,800
5
1.5
2,064
Off Market
1004 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.11
$134,900
3
1.5
1,386
For Sale
1517 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.09
$201,700
3
1
1,176
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

Multi-Family
Built in 1922
2,203 sqft
$108/sqft
Garage

About this House

2 units with nice cash flow. Both units are occupied with month to month leases. One tenant has been in property 13+ years while the other tenant has been in unit over 3 years. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
1507 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,203 sqft multi-family in Capitol Park, built in 1922. It last sold for $99,000 on Nov 6, 2020 (24% below the $129,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $237,600, with a rent estimate of $1,187/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Jeff Downing, (515) 257-6477
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with: Karoline Benskin, (515) 710-9081, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#607989

Home Details for 1507 E 12th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2203 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 64

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: BrickDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 08006557001000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $129,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Sep 30 2020

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2203 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9234.72 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Business

Expense
Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Owner Pays: Water

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 607989Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-08006557001000-R-N

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 6, 2020
Source: DMMLS #607989
Sold
$99,000
Dec 29, 2014
Source: DMMLS #445322
Sold
$18,500

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$214K
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$1MoM
Available listings
1060
36MoM

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Park
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Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Capitol Park

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say kids play outside

  • 40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 17 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Anastasia O.
    "Schools are so so and beware of kids who like to steal. There are some definite problems. Be sure to stay on top of where your kids and what they’re doing."
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  • Timi A.
    "It is a nice area to live and it is a nice area to grow business and to rise kids. I like living in this neighborhood because their is a lot of job opportunity and their is a lot big fun things to do . "
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  • Christopher
    "It is located close to the Capitol, Marina and Union Park. Close to I-235 and the bike trail head which allows me to get anywhere I want quickly."
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  • Joseph H.
    "Street ends at river so the block is very close association of homeowners and very child-friendly. Off riverwalk bike path and minutes walk to Union Park. "
    1
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Frequently asked questions about 1507 E 12th St

  • What is 1507 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1507 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $237,600.
  • What is the price history for 1507 E 12th St?
    1507 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $99,000 in November 2020.
  • Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
    Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
    The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

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