Is parking easy in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Capitol East, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Capitol East, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Capitol East, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is a car needed in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say kids play outside

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are there community events in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there are community events

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there's wildlife

What is 1541 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1541 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $184,800 .

What is the price history for 1541 E Walnut St?

1541 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $136,500 in July 2005.

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 1541 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1541 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

OFF MARKET

$184,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,361 sqft

1541 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $1,268/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 25, 2005 for $136,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$185K

Since last month

$600 (-0.3%)

Since last year

$4K (+2.2%)

Since last sale

$48K (+35.2%)

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 +75% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$185K
August 2026	$184K
July 2026	$185K
June 2026	$187K
May 2026	$186K
April 2026	$184K
March 2026	$186K
February 2026	$183K
January 2026	$183K
2025
December 2025	$181K
November 2025	$179K
October 2025	$180K
September 2025	$182K
August 2025	$181K
July 2025	$181K
June 2025	$175K
May 2025	$167K
April 2025	$164K
March 2025	$162K
February 2025	$160K
January 2025	$156K
2024
December 2024	$161K
November 2024	$164K
October 2024	$163K
September 2024	$164K
August 2024	$159K
July 2024	$165K
June 2024	$165K
May 2024	$169K
April 2024	$160K
March 2024	$162K
February 2024	$159K
January 2024	$155K
2023
December 2023	$157K
November 2023	$155K
October 2023	$155K
September 2023	$155K
August 2023	$158K
July 2023	$158K
June 2023	$164K
May 2023	$157K
April 2023	$153K
March 2023	$149K
February 2023	$145K
January 2023	$145K
2022
December 2022	$146K
November 2022	$149K
October 2022	$153K
September 2022	$153K
August 2022	$153K
July 2022	$156K
June 2022	$159K
May 2022	$157K
April 2022	$149K
March 2022	$144K
February 2022	$134K
January 2022	$136K
2021
December 2021	$137K
November 2021	$139K
October 2021	$140K
September 2021	$138K
August 2021	$138K
July 2021	$140K
June 2021	$149K
May 2021	$159K
April 2021	$156K
March 2021	$145K
February 2021	$139K
January 2021	$140K
2020
December 2020	$143K
November 2020	$144K
October 2020	$150K
September 2020	$153K
August 2020	$141K
July 2020	$143K
June 2020	$148K
May 2020	$152K
April 2020	$149K
March 2020	$149K
February 2020	$144K
January 2020	$143K
2019
December 2019	$137K
November 2019	$132K
October 2019	$132K
September 2019	$130K
August 2019	$128K
July 2019	$134K
June 2019	$141K
May 2019	$133K
April 2019	$132K
March 2019	$128K
February 2019	$130K
January 2019	$130K
2018
December 2018	$128K
November 2018	$129K
October 2018	$126K
September 2018	$125K
August 2018	$124K
July 2018	$120K
June 2018	$120K
May 2018	$123K
April 2018	$119K
March 2018	$115K
February 2018	$109K
January 2018	$107K
2017
December 2017	$108K
November 2017	$108K
October 2017	$107K
September 2017	$105K
August 2017	$95K
July 2017	$104K
June 2017	$101K
May 2017	$101K
April 2017	$104K
March 2017	$106K
February 2017	$105K
January 2017	$101K
2016
December 2016	$111K
November 2016	$112K
October 2016	$107K
September 2016	$106K

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
1245 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA	0.74	Multi-Family Home	$79,000	07/27/26	2	1	986
1613 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Multi-Family Home	$225,000	02/09/26		-	1,408
1424 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA	1.23	Multi-Family Home	$255,000	07/24/26		2	1,920

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
1535 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$198,800	3	2	1,338	Off Market
1533 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$205,200	3	2	1,338	Off Market
1420 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.27	$268,700	2	3	2,512	Off Market
811 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.87	$155,300	3	1	1,008	Off Market
926 SE 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.86	-	1	1	708	Off Market
1903 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.44	$156,200	3	2	1,000	Off Market
1543 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$229,100	4	3	1,661	Off Market
274 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$270,500	4	2	1,528	Off Market
266 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$283,400	4	3	1,560	Off Market
1634 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.17	$138,100	2	1	1,458	Off Market
1625 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.18	$225,600	3	3	2,982	Off Market
409 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.23	$202,300	4	2	1,015	Off Market

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

Multi-Family

Year Built

2004

Living Area

1,361 sqft

Price/Sqft

$136

Parking

Garage

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 1541 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1541 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,361 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5052 sqft and was built in 2004.

1541 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,361 sqft multi-family in Capitol East, built in 2004. It last sold for $136,500 on Jul 25, 2005. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $184,800, with a rent estimate of $1,233/month.

Home Details for 1541 E Walnut St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2004
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5052 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 25, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$136,500
Apr 26, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$51,500
Oct 26, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$44,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,178	$178,600

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

Capitol View Elementary School
PK-5
Public
532 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
my son has been at this school 3 years now. He will not be returning after this year. his reading levels are not advancing as they should. too many students in one class. ifeel like they are just pushing him thru.
Parent Review
8y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol East

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What Locals Say about Capitol East

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say there's holiday spirit
75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say car is needed
67 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say it's dog friendly
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
44 % Say there are community events
43 % Say it's quiet
40 % Say people would walk alone at night
40 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say streets are well-lit
29 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 1541 E Walnut St

What is 1541 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1541 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $184,800.
What is the price history for 1541 E Walnut St?
1541 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $136,500 in July 2005.
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 1541 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1541 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.