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

OFF MARKET

1516 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,055 sqft

$130,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $900/mo*

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$130,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $900/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,055 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

1889

Living Area

1,055 sqft

Price/Sqft

$123

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1516 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA. 1516 E 12th St is in the Capitol Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,055 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9713 sqft and was built in 1889.

1516 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,055 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1889. It last sold for $52,500 on Sep 12, 2005. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $130,100, with a rent estimate of $1,298/month.

Home Details for 1516 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1889Year Updated: 1986
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9713 sqft

Price History for 1516 E 12th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/12/2005	$52,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/12/2005 Contract Date 08/30/2005 County Transfer Tax $84 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	$1,984
Assessment	$110,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1516 E 12th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$115,000	09/15/25	2	1	1,020
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $136,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,580 sqft
1512 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
3 bd
1 ba
2,466 sqft
1508 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,625 sqft
1428 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $227,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,767 sqft
1424 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,924 sqft
1524 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $254,400
4 bd
2 ba
1,024 sqft
1526 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $161,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,457 sqft
915 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,236 sqft
917 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $102,200
2 bd
1 ba
704 sqft
1105 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Park

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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