Does Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say streets are well-lit

Are yards well-kept in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say parking is easy

Is there wildlife in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

What is the price history for 1508 E 12th St?

1508 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $185,000 in July 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.

What are the closest schools to 1508 E 12th St?

The closest schools to 1508 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA are Carver Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).

OFF MARKET

$185,000

Last sold price

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,466 sqft

1508 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 19, 2023 for $185,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1333 24th St, Des Moines, IA	2.29	Apartment	$265,000	09/29/25	1	1	2,018
Address Not Disclosed, Des Moines, IA	1.69	Apartment	$159,900	01/27/26	1	1	-

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
1428 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$150,900	3	2	1,625	Off Market
1424 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$225,700	4	2	1,767	Off Market
1406 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$127,300	2	1	870	Off Market
1512 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$136,800	3	1	1,580	Off Market
1516 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$133,100	2	1	1,055	Off Market
1524 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$175,200	3	2	1,924	Off Market
1526 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$254,000	4	2	1,024	Off Market
915 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$164,600	3	1	1,457	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Apartment

Built in 1892

2,466 sqft

Garage

About this House

3 bedrooms, 1 large full bath; 2nd story unit with inside stairway; Large living/dining room area; Larger kitchen; Larger master bedroom; Large shared front porch; Vinyl windows throughout; Newer carpet throughout; Recent interior paint; Off-street parking; Stove and refrigerator included; Water, sewer and garbage included; Flexible Check out this quality unit that is affordably priced! Sorry, no pets accepted

We require the first months rent plus security deposit at the time you sign your lease. The security deposit is for verifiable income. Sorry no pets accepted unless it is specifically identified in our listing. We welcome Section 8 Renters. We are locally owned and operated and provide rental housing as well as property management services in the Greater Des Moines Area. Be aware of internet rental scams. We will never request your credit card or bank account information over the phone or ask you to pay up front to view a property and all of our property listings will always include a specific address of the property. For more information and to check out all our available properties visit our website at www.dmhouserentals.com

1508 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,466 sqft apartment in Capitol Park, built in 1892. It last sold for $185,000 on Jul 19, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2018 with an asking price of $895 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 20, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,314/month.

Home Details for 1508 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 10
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Off Street, Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1892Year Updated: 2013
Property Type / Style Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Victorian

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9713 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 19, 2023 Source: N/A	Sold	$185,000
Nov 20, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$895
Oct 17, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$895
Apr 3, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$42,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,180	$177,500

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

Carver Elementary School
PK-5
Public
430 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
In response to the recent post, I feel bad that your child has been the victim of bullying. However, I have noticed that bullying is snuffed out very quickly. The only time it goes on is when students to not report it. We don't cater to the minorities. The majority of the student population is minority, possibly as high as 86%. We see no color at our school. Everyone is a human being that deserves respect. As far as field trips, that is the policy of the Des Moines Public School District. We get "1" field trip a year. The school does not make that decision. Submitted by staff.
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Neighborhood Overview

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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

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Anastasia O.
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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.
13y ago
"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. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1508 E 12th St

What is the price history for 1508 E 12th St?
1508 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $185,000 in July 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.
What are the closest schools to 1508 E 12th St?
The closest schools to 1508 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA are Carver Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).