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 1520 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1520 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $138,100 .

What is the price history for 1520 E 13th St?

1520 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $69,500 in May 2008.

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

$138,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1,108 sqft

1520 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Est. Refi. Payment $991/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 6, 2008 for $69,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$138K

Since last month

$300 (+0.2%)

Since last year

$7K (+5%)

Since last sale

$70K (+100.6%)

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 +123% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$139K
August 2026	$139K
July 2026	$143K
June 2026	$135K
May 2026	$138K
April 2026	$138K
March 2026	$150K
February 2026	$136K
January 2026	$140K
2025
December 2025	$143K
November 2025	$135K
October 2025	$134K
September 2025	$133K
August 2025	$134K
July 2025	$125K
June 2025	$137K
May 2025	$139K
April 2025	$136K
March 2025	$131K
February 2025	$118K
January 2025	$145K
2024
December 2024	$127K
November 2024	$149K
October 2024	$124K
September 2024	$117K
August 2024	$122K
July 2024	$128K
June 2024	$134K
May 2024	$132K
April 2024	$130K
March 2024	$127K
February 2024	$120K
January 2024	$120K
2023
December 2023	$137K
November 2023	$116K
October 2023	$114K
September 2023	$106K
August 2023	$106K
July 2023	$118K
June 2023	$122K
2020
December 2020	$116K
November 2020	$117K
October 2020	$121K
September 2020	$121K
August 2020	$117K
July 2020	$118K
June 2020	$107K
May 2020	$108K
April 2020	$111K
March 2020	$111K
February 2020	$110K
January 2020	$108K
2019
December 2019	$107K
November 2019	$106K
October 2019	$100K
September 2019	$103K
August 2019	$105K
July 2019	$107K
June 2019	$104K
May 2019	$103K
April 2019	$99K
March 2019	$102K
February 2019	$101K
January 2019	$106K
2018
December 2018	$101K
November 2018	$91K
October 2018	$89K
September 2018	$88K
August 2018	$87K
July 2018	$88K
June 2018	$87K
May 2018	$86K
April 2018	$79K
March 2018	$81K
February 2018	$79K
January 2018	$78K
2017
December 2017	$90K
November 2017	$89K
October 2017	$87K
September 2017	$84K
August 2017	$83K
July 2017	$77K
June 2017	$74K
May 2017	$73K
April 2017	$68K
March 2017	$71K
February 2017	$71K
January 2017	$67K
2016
December 2016	$63K
November 2016	$62K
October 2016	$65K
September 2016	$62K

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
2246 Elizabeth Ave, Des Moines, IA	1.45	Lot/Land	$30,000	05/04/26	2	-	720

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
1516 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$137,500	2	1	1,155	Off Market
1510 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$148,400	3	2	915	Off Market
1508 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$140,000	2	1	935	Off Market
1504 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$330,000	4	3.5	2,104	For Sale
1213 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.14	$81,900	2	1	868	Off Market
1372 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.14	$143,200	3	1	1,286	Off Market
1524 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$152,800	3	1	1,329	Off Market
1528 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$225,800	3	2	1,100	Off Market
1532 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$207,100	3	2	1,186	Off Market
1536 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$160,500	2	1	882	Off Market
1535 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$309,800	6	4	2,642	Off Market
1529 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$176,700	3	2	1,167	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Lot/Land

Built in 1912

1,108 sqft

$125/sqft

About this House

Corner lot in the heart of Des Moines ready for a new owner. Great location, north of downtown Des Moines.

1520 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1,108 sqft lot/land in Capitol Park, built in 1912. It last sold for $69,500 on May 6, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $138,100.

Home Details for 1520 E 13th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot LandArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4573 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 10, 2021 Source: DMMLS	ListingRemoved
Jan 8, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$6,000
May 6, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$69,500
Mar 8, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,896	$116,800

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.
Teacher Review
12y ago
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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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Frequently asked questions about 1520 E 13th St

What is 1520 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1520 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $138,100.
What is the price history for 1520 E 13th St?
1520 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $69,500 in May 2008.
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.