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 1515 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1515 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $214,600 .

What is the price history for 1515 E 12th St?

1515 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $64,500 in June 2010.

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.

OFF MARKET

$214,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,640 sqft

1515 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 11, 2010 for $64,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$215K

Since last month

$4K (+1.9%)

Since last year

$2K (+1%)

Since last sale

$148K (+229.3%)

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 +107% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$212K
August 2026	$215K
July 2026	$209K
June 2026	$206K
May 2026	$205K
April 2026	$203K
March 2026	$206K
February 2026	$205K
January 2026	$204K
2025
December 2025	$203K
November 2025	$202K
October 2025	$210K
September 2025	$207K
August 2025	$210K
July 2025	$204K
June 2025	$208K
May 2025	$209K
April 2025	$208K
March 2025	$207K
February 2025	$200K
January 2025	$195K
2024
December 2024	$201K
November 2024	$210K
October 2024	$207K
September 2024	$208K
August 2024	$202K
July 2024	$210K
June 2024	$210K
May 2024	$211K
April 2024	$199K
March 2024	$202K
February 2024	$197K
January 2024	$193K
2023
December 2023	$190K
November 2023	$192K
October 2023	$188K
September 2023	$184K
August 2023	$187K
July 2023	$189K
June 2023	$196K
May 2023	$186K
April 2023	$183K
March 2023	$179K
February 2023	$173K
January 2023	$176K
2022
December 2022	$176K
November 2022	$175K
October 2022	$176K
September 2022	$175K
August 2022	$177K
July 2022	$177K
June 2022	$178K
May 2022	$174K
April 2022	$169K
March 2022	$158K
February 2022	$149K
January 2022	$150K
2021
December 2021	$152K
November 2021	$156K
October 2021	$175K
September 2021	$177K
August 2021	$177K
July 2021	$180K
June 2021	$191K
May 2021	$207K
April 2021	$178K
March 2021	$187K
February 2021	$183K
January 2021	$186K
2020
December 2020	$190K
November 2020	$194K
October 2020	$180K
September 2020	$179K
August 2020	$147K
July 2020	$144K
June 2020	$143K
May 2020	$144K
April 2020	$145K
March 2020	$145K
February 2020	$140K
January 2020	$139K
2019
December 2019	$138K
November 2019	$134K
October 2019	$135K
September 2019	$132K
August 2019	$132K
July 2019	$128K
June 2019	$133K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$132K
March 2019	$129K
February 2019	$127K
January 2019	$125K
2018
December 2018	$124K
November 2018	$121K
October 2018	$123K
September 2018	$122K
August 2018	$125K
July 2018	$122K
June 2018	$117K
May 2018	$114K
April 2018	$113K
March 2018	$113K
February 2018	$112K
January 2018	$111K
2017
December 2017	$116K
November 2017	$117K
October 2017	$119K
September 2017	$120K
August 2017	$119K
July 2017	$112K
June 2017	$107K
May 2017	$107K
April 2017	$104K
March 2017	$108K
February 2017	$104K
January 2017	$104K
2016
December 2016	$105K
November 2016	$105K
October 2016	$107K
September 2016	$103K

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
1245 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA	0.68	Multi-Family Home	$79,000	07/27/26	2	1	986
1424 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Multi-Family Home	$255,000	07/24/26		2	1,920

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
1519 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$101,400	3	1	842	Off Market
1525 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$139,400	2	1	843	Off Market
1527 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$124,700	2	1	924	Off Market
1531 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$153,500	3	1	1,614	Off Market
1211 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$124,800	2	1	950	Off Market
1535 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$148,800	4	1	1,882	Off Market
1511 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$133,700	2	1	786	Off Market
1433 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$129,600	4	1	1,381	Off Market
1375 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.13	$149,000	Studio	2	1,967	Off Market
1209 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.13	$109,400	3	2	1,144	Off Market
1369 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.14	$143,900	3	2	1,668	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1913

1,640 sqft

$131/sqft

Garage

About this House

HIGH CASH FLOW. LONG TERM TENANTS $800 EACH SIDE. HIGH CASH FLOW!

1515 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,640 sqft multi-family in Capitol Park, built in 1913. It last sold for $64,500 on Jun 11, 2010. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $214,600, with a rent estimate of $1,063/month.

Home Details for 1515 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAttic
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1913Year Updated: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9888 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 11, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,500
Dec 3, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,900
Jun 19, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$150,000
May 30, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$150,000 Price increased by 80%
May 11, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$83,500 Price decreased by 44%
Apr 30, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$150,000 Price increased by 80%
Feb 26, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$83,500 Price decreased by 44%
Dec 8, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$150,000
Nov 7, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$97,500
Oct 10, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$75,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,800	$212,100

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

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

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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12y ago
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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 1515 E 12th St

What is 1515 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1515 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $214,600.
What is the price history for 1515 E 12th St?
1515 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $64,500 in June 2010.
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.