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 1517 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1517 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $230,100 .

What is the price history for 1517 E 13th St?

1517 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $133,500 in October 2018.

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.

Does 1517 E 13th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1517 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1517 E 13th St?

The lot at 1517 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$230,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,196 sqft

1517 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,560/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 31, 2018 for $133,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$230K

Since last month

$2K (+0.7%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.7%)

Since last sale

$97K (+72.4%)

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 +80% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$230K
August 2026	$229K
July 2026	$229K
June 2026	$227K
May 2026	$226K
April 2026	$226K
March 2026	$227K
February 2026	$223K
January 2026	$221K
2025
December 2025	$221K
November 2025	$224K
October 2025	$224K
September 2025	$224K
August 2025	$226K
July 2025	$227K
June 2025	$231K
May 2025	$231K
April 2025	$230K
March 2025	$226K
February 2025	$220K
January 2025	$218K
2024
December 2024	$219K
November 2024	$221K
October 2024	$220K
September 2024	$221K
August 2024	$217K
July 2024	$221K
June 2024	$219K
May 2024	$222K
April 2024	$221K
March 2024	$219K
February 2024	$216K
January 2024	$214K
2023
December 2023	$213K
November 2023	$212K
October 2023	$211K
September 2023	$212K
August 2023	$212K
July 2023	$213K
June 2023	$212K
May 2023	$210K
April 2023	$205K
March 2023	$201K
February 2023	$193K
January 2023	$190K
2022
December 2022	$189K
November 2022	$189K
October 2022	$193K
September 2022	$194K
August 2022	$193K
July 2022	$194K
June 2022	$195K
May 2022	$194K
April 2022	$189K
March 2022	$188K
February 2022	$186K
January 2022	$184K
2021
December 2021	$184K
November 2021	$183K
October 2021	$183K
September 2021	$181K
August 2021	$181K
July 2021	$179K
June 2021	$172K
May 2021	$157K
April 2021	$155K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$151K
January 2021	$148K
2020
December 2020	$145K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$144K
September 2020	$144K
August 2020	$142K
July 2020	$143K
June 2020	$142K
May 2020	$141K
April 2020	$139K
March 2020	$139K
February 2020	$137K
January 2020	$138K
2019
December 2019	$138K
November 2019	$137K
October 2019	$136K
September 2019	$137K
August 2019	$137K
July 2019	$137K
June 2019	$139K
May 2019	$136K
April 2019	$137K
March 2019	$136K
February 2019	$136K
January 2019	$134K
2018
December 2018	$134K
November 2018	$133K
October 2018	$148K
September 2018	$145K
August 2018	$146K
July 2018	$149K
June 2018	$146K
May 2018	$149K
April 2018	$146K
March 2018	$146K
February 2018	$146K
January 2018	$140K
2017
December 2017	$136K
November 2017	$135K
October 2017	$135K
September 2017	$134K
August 2017	$133K
July 2017	$131K
June 2017	$133K
May 2017	$131K
April 2017	$134K
March 2017	$134K
February 2017	$131K
January 2017	$129K
2016
December 2016	$130K
November 2016	$129K
October 2016	$128K
September 2016	$128K

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
1505 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$125,000	10/09/25	3	2	1,215
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1427 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$176,000	10/30/25	3	2	1,248

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 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$176,900	2	1	952	Off Market
1525 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$185,800	4	2	2,016	Off Market
1529 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$176,900	3	2	1,167	Off Market
1535 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$306,700	6	4	2,642	Off Market
1536 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$160,900	2	1	882	Off Market
1532 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$205,200	3	2	1,186	Off Market
1513 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$172,500	3	1	1,383	Off Market
1509 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$185,400	4	1.5	1,740	Off Market
1503 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$152,000	2	1	844	Off Market
1501 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$200,200	3	1.5	816	Off Market
1425 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	-	3	1	1,098	Off Market
1423 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$145,300	3	2	1,223	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1997

1,196 sqft

$192/sqft

About this House

Wowie zowie! Super clean 3 beds 3 bath with finished basement for under 135! This is a 20 yr old home with many new upgrades and updates. New kitchen, flooring, bathrooms, and much more! 1st floor laundry and large open finished room in the basement for a play room or bedroom with the egress window. Bathroom on every level. Beautiful wraparound deck with a portion off the back door being covered with a fan and lights. Perfect for relaxing with a drink after work! Playset in back is included if buyers want it. Come take a look today!

1517 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,196 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1997. It last sold for $133,500 on Oct 31, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $230,100, with a rent estimate of $1,922/month.

Home Details for 1517 E 13th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7971 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 31, 2018 Source: DMMLS #569440	Sold	$133,500
Sep 25, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$134,900
Sep 14, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$134,900
May 4, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$69,000
Mar 17, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$66,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,842	$211,900

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.
Teacher Review
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

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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Frequently asked questions about 1517 E 13th St

What is 1517 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1517 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $230,100.
What is the price history for 1517 E 13th St?
1517 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $133,500 in October 2018.
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.
Does 1517 E 13th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1517 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1517 E 13th St?
The lot at 1517 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).