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OFF MARKET

1511 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,122 sqft

$162,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,121/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$162,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,121/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,122 sqft

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

1902

Living Area

1,122 sqft

Price/Sqft

$145

Parking

Garage

About this House

Don't let the age stop you from looking! Completely remodeled in 2018. You can drive in the garage from both E Walnut St and E Dean Ave.

1511 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,122 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1902. It last sold for $124,250 on Feb 22, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $162,800, with a rent estimate of $1,592/month.

Home Details for 1511 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1902Year Updated: 2018
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5749 sqft

Price History for 1511 E Walnut St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/17/2025		ListingRemoved	N/A

10/13/2025	$200,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

02/22/2019	$124,250	Sold	DMMLS #575225
Recording Date 02/22/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/25/2019	$125,000	Pending	Agent Provided

01/15/2019	$125,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/26/2000	$54,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/26/2000 Contract Date 12/16/2000 County Transfer Tax $87 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,908
Assessment	$163,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1511 E Walnut St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
Est. $138,000
4 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $134,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,378 sqft
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OFF MARKET
Est. $123,600
2 bd
2 ba
806 sqft
1528 Dean Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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