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

What is the price history for 1603 E 12th St?

1603 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $10,000 in February 2012.

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.

What do residents say about the Union Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Union Park, Des Moines .

Does 1603 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1603 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1603 E 12th St?

The lot at 1603 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$10,000

Last sold price

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,252 sqft

1603 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 13, 2012 for $10,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968

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
1208 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	-	3	3	1,836	Off Market
1605 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$163,800	3	1	1,056	Off Market
1609 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$189,600	4	2	1,520	Off Market
1615 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$173,400	3	1	1,223	Off Market
1619 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$195,700	3	1	1,228	Off Market
1621 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$160,500	Studio	2	1,447	Off Market
1238 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.61	$222,300	4	2	798	Off Market
1244 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.60	$152,500	2	1	804	Off Market
1248 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.59	$158,400	3	1	840	Off Market
1254 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.58	$179,100	2	1	660	Off Market
1300 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.57	$118,800	2	1	980	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1898

1,252 sqft

About this House

Value is in lot.

1603 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,252 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1898. It last sold for $10,000 on Feb 13, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 1603 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
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: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1898Year Updated: 1945
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 13, 2012 Source: DMMLS #390947	Sold	$10,000
Sep 30, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$15,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2016	$1,464	$93,600

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

Cattell Elementary School
K-5
Public
264 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The staff are worse than the kids! They have a click and once they tink your kid needs an extra push they treat them like they are low lifes. My kids go here and i hate it
Parent Review
9y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $19.9k - $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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
4y 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
14y 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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Frequently asked questions about 1603 E 12th St

What is the price history for 1603 E 12th St?
1603 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $10,000 in February 2012.
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.
What do residents say about the Union Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Union Park, Des Moines.
Does 1603 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1603 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1603 E 12th St?
The lot at 1603 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).