Are yards well-kept in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Union Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there's wildlife

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

1601 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,042 sqft

$190,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 5, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,294/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$190,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 5, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,294/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,042 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1917

Living Area

1,042 sqft

Price/Sqft

$183

Parking

Garage

About this House

Fall in love with this delightful ranch-style home with an open floor plan! This home features a huge mud room with sliders out to the deck, beautiful original wide wood trim, 2 good-sized bedrooms with original hardwood floors, spacious living room, and dining area, 2 baths, updated kitchen with maple cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. Other recent updates include new vanity in the first-floor bath, a completely remodeled lower-level bath and finished area - perfect for a non-conforming bedroom or office (just needs some flooring to be complete!), lighting fixtures, drywall ceiling and remodeled closet in the primary bedroom. The yard is fully fenced and nicely landscaped with a one-car garage. This location is close to downtown and 235. Contact your favorite Realtor for a private showing! All information obtained from seller and public records.

1601 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,042 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1917. It last sold for $167,000 on Dec 9, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $190,300, with a rent estimate of $1,373/month.

Home Details for 1601 E 13th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other, Shingle
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917Year Updated: 1935
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5227 sqft

Price History for 1601 E 13th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/09/2022	$167,000	Sold	DMMLS #660637
Recording Date 12/09/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/30/2022	$165,000	Pending	DMMLS #660637

09/22/2022	$165,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #660637

02/06/2020	$116,350	Sold	DMMLS #591966
Recording Date 02/06/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/26/2019	$119,900	Pending	Agent Provided

11/25/2019	$119,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,100 (-3%)
10/23/2019	$124,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
09/26/2019	$129,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/20/2015	$98,000	Sold	DMMLS #504847
Recording Date 11/20/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/26/2015	$100,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,970
Assessment	$166,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1601 E 13th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1427 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$176,000	10/30/25	3	2	1,248

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $160,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,319 sqft
1218 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
PENDING
$135,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,618 sqft
1600 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Spire Real Estate
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,361 sqft
1610 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
PENDING
$224,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,302 sqft
1614 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Spire Real Estate
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,400
4 bd
2 ba
1,533 sqft
1618 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,616 sqft
1622 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,300
2 bd
2 ba
1,128 sqft
1310 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $196,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,122 sqft
1607 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,316 sqft
1611 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $237,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,000 sqft
1617 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $210,700
2 bd
2 ba
1,044 sqft
1621 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $182,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,196 sqft
1625 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $23.9k - $320k

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What Locals Say about Union Park

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say car is needed
79 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say there's wildlife
30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
19 % Say there are community events

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Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
3y ago
" I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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Wendy F. H.
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8y ago
"The community. the union park is a one of a kind park. It’s near Grandview university so you can take college classes and save money."
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thejakes1323
13y ago
"Wonderful older established affordable neighborhood. Nice trees, nice neighbors, nice homes. Most homes in the area have original woodwork, wood floors, built ins. The area is great for all; singles, couples, families, retirees. A great mix of ages. Low crime. My grandmother lived in this area for many years. My parents have owned three homes in the area over the years. Still a favorite area in East Des Moines. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, easy access to most main highways. Centrally located. Give it a look."
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Erika B.
14y ago
"Union Park Neighborhoods bounty of older classic homes at affordable prices, it's proximity to the East Village, and the quality of life that an enormous public park with a variety of intended uses from biking and boating to strolling and a trip to perhaps the largest playground in Des Moines Boundaries, makes this area superb for folks who work down town and don't want to drive their car more than necessary. Overall, it's a very nice place to live. Like most other areas of Des Moines, the educational systems needs improvement. "
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