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

1517 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,196 sqft

$227,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 10, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,517/mo*

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$227,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 10, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,517/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

3 Baths

1,196 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $227,800, with a rent estimate of $1,706/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

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 History for 1517 E 13th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/31/2018	$133,500	Sold	DMMLS #569440
Recording Date 10/31/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/25/2018	$134,900	Pending	Agent Provided

09/14/2018	$134,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/04/2018	$69,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/04/2018 Contract Date 04/24/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/17/2004	$66,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/17/2004 Contract Date 03/15/2004 County Transfer Tax $106 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,842
Assessment	$211,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1517 E 13th St

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 homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $176,100
2 bd
1 ba
952 sqft
1519 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,500
4 bd
2 ba
2,016 sqft
1525 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $175,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,167 sqft
1529 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
OCT 9, 2025
$306,000
6 bd
4 ba
2,642 sqft
1535 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $159,400
2 bd
1 ba
882 sqft
1536 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,186 sqft
1532 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $170,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,383 sqft
1513 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,300
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,740 sqft
1509 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $150,800
2 bd
1 ba
844 sqft
1503 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $198,400
3 bd
1.5 ba
816 sqft
1501 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
3 bd
1 ba
1,098 sqft
1425 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $140,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,223 sqft
1423 E 13th St,
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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