1605 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

1605 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 700 sqft

$140,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $967/mo*
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$140,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $967/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1 Bath
700 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Two Story 4 beds. Home has lots of potential. Great location walking distance from Capitol View Elementary school. Easy access to entire metro area as you will be just minutes from the Interstate 235. Great neighborhood near hospitals, parks and area grocery stores. Some TLC required.<br/><br/>Brokered and Advertised by: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts<br/>Listing Agent: Carla Escalera<br/>
1605 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 700 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1900. It last sold for $82,000 on Sep 6, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $140,900, with a rent estimate of $1,203/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1605 E Walnut St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

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

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5227 sqft

Price History for 1605 E Walnut St

DatePriceEventSource
09/06/2012$82,000Sold
N/A
09/15/2008$84,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/03/2008$84,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/02/2008$95,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/13/2006$75,000Sold
N/A
02/26/1999$59,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$2,300
Assessment$130,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1605 E Walnut St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$91,500
05/05/26
3
1
1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$75,000
02/23/26
2
1
1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$50,000
06/05/26
2
1
768
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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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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    "You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
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