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 1535 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1535 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $148,800 .

What is the price history for 1535 E 12th St?

1535 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $58,000 in June 2012.

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 1535 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1535 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1535 E 12th St?

The lot at 1535 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,706 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$148,800

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,882 sqft

1535 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,036/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 20, 2012 for $58,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$149K

Since last month

$4K (+2.8%)

Since last year

$23K (+18.3%)

Since last sale

$91K (+156.6%)

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 +113% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$149K
August 2026	$147K
July 2026	$145K
June 2026	$143K
May 2026	$144K
April 2026	$141K
March 2026	$143K
February 2026	$136K
January 2026	$139K
2025
December 2025	$136K
November 2025	$140K
October 2025	$139K
September 2025	$124K
August 2025	$126K
July 2025	$121K
June 2025	$128K
May 2025	$128K
April 2025	$127K
March 2025	$126K
February 2025	$116K
January 2025	$117K
2024
December 2024	$122K
November 2024	$121K
October 2024	$123K
September 2024	$121K
August 2024	$129K
July 2024	$139K
June 2024	$140K
May 2024	$138K
April 2024	$130K
March 2024	$125K
February 2024	$116K
January 2024	$114K
2023
December 2023	$115K
November 2023	$117K
October 2023	$114K
September 2023	$108K
August 2023	$114K
July 2023	$119K
June 2023	$114K
May 2023	$115K
April 2023	$110K
March 2023	$110K
February 2023	$119K
January 2023	$127K
2022
December 2022	$126K
November 2022	$128K
October 2022	$130K
September 2022	$132K
August 2022	$135K
July 2022	$140K
June 2022	$141K
May 2022	$139K
April 2022	$133K
March 2022	$126K
February 2022	$119K
January 2022	$122K
2021
December 2021	$121K
November 2021	$121K
October 2021	$123K
September 2021	$123K
August 2021	$124K
July 2021	$126K
June 2021	$128K
May 2021	$130K
April 2021	$123K
March 2021	$118K
February 2021	$117K
January 2021	$111K
2020
December 2020	$114K
November 2020	$126K
October 2020	$144K
September 2020	$142K
August 2020	$129K
July 2020	$131K
June 2020	$127K
May 2020	$125K
April 2020	$116K
March 2020	$107K
February 2020	$105K
January 2020	$97K
2019
December 2019	$95K
November 2019	$95K
October 2019	$92K
September 2019	$80K
August 2019	$80K
July 2019	$79K
June 2019	$78K
May 2019	$91K
April 2019	$87K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$89K
January 2019	$91K
2018
December 2018	$89K
November 2018	$88K
October 2018	$85K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$88K
July 2018	$88K
June 2018	$85K
May 2018	$78K
April 2018	$73K
March 2018	$76K
February 2018	$75K
January 2018	$68K
2017
December 2017	$67K
November 2017	$68K
October 2017	$68K
September 2017	$69K
August 2017	$69K
July 2017	$73K
June 2017	$74K
May 2017	$76K
April 2017	$74K
March 2017	$74K
February 2017	$73K
January 2017	$76K
2016
December 2016	$75K
November 2016	$73K
October 2016	$72K
September 2016	$70K

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
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519

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
913 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$136,100	3	1	912	Off Market
1105 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$101,900	2	1	704	Off Market
917 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$241,000	3	2	1,236	Off Market
915 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$164,600	3	1	1,457	Off Market
1526 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$254,000	4	2	1,024	Off Market
1524 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$175,200	3	2	1,924	Off Market
1211 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$124,800	2	1	950	Off Market
1531 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$153,500	3	1	1,614	Off Market
1527 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$124,700	2	1	924	Off Market
1525 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$139,400	2	1	843	Off Market
1519 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$101,400	3	1	842	Off Market
1515 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$214,600	2	1	1,640	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

1,882 sqft

$79/sqft

Garage

About this House

Solid 4+BR home with 2 car detached garage. Eat in kichen, main floor bedroom, bath on each level. Large living room with beautiful staircase. Bath on 1st and 2nd floor. Full Basement. Needs TLC, but potentially a great investment!

1535 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,882 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1900. It last sold for $58,000 on Jun 20, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $148,800, with a rent estimate of $1,661/month.

Home Details for 1535 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 1946
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5700 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 20, 2012 Source: DMMLS #400887	Sold	$58,000
May 9, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$29,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,572	$143,300

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

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 1535 E 12th St

What is 1535 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1535 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $148,800.
What is the price history for 1535 E 12th St?
1535 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $58,000 in June 2012.
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 1535 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1535 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1535 E 12th St?
The lot at 1535 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,706 sq ft).