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 1607 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1607 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $196,600 .

What is the price history for 1607 E 13th St?

1607 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,000 in December 2018.

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.

Does 1607 E 13th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1607 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1607 E 13th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1607 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$196,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,122 sqft

1607 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,387/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 21, 2018 for $100,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$197K

Since last month

$400 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$12K (+6.3%)

Since last sale

$97K (+96.6%)

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 +85% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$197K
August 2026	$197K
July 2026	$195K
June 2026	$195K
May 2026	$193K
April 2026	$192K
March 2026	$194K
February 2026	$191K
January 2026	$186K
2025
December 2025	$189K
November 2025	$191K
October 2025	$192K
September 2025	$185K
August 2025	$189K
July 2025	$188K
June 2025	$190K
May 2025	$191K
April 2025	$190K
March 2025	$186K
February 2025	$181K
January 2025	$180K
2024
December 2024	$181K
November 2024	$185K
October 2024	$182K
September 2024	$181K
August 2024	$179K
July 2024	$181K
June 2024	$181K
May 2024	$183K
April 2024	$183K
March 2024	$180K
February 2024	$178K
January 2024	$175K
2023
December 2023	$176K
November 2023	$175K
October 2023	$175K
September 2023	$175K
August 2023	$175K
July 2023	$175K
June 2023	$174K
May 2023	$172K
April 2023	$169K
March 2023	$164K
February 2023	$159K
January 2023	$158K
2022
December 2022	$157K
November 2022	$156K
October 2022	$161K
September 2022	$162K
August 2022	$163K
July 2022	$164K
June 2022	$165K
May 2022	$162K
April 2022	$157K
March 2022	$153K
February 2022	$148K
January 2022	$148K
2021
December 2021	$149K
November 2021	$148K
October 2021	$149K
September 2021	$150K
August 2021	$151K
July 2021	$149K
June 2021	$139K
May 2021	$117K
April 2021	$115K
March 2021	$114K
February 2021	$113K
January 2021	$110K
2020
December 2020	$108K
November 2020	$108K
October 2020	$107K
September 2020	$107K
August 2020	$106K
July 2020	$107K
June 2020	$107K
May 2020	$105K
April 2020	$104K
March 2020	$104K
February 2020	$103K
January 2020	$103K
2019
December 2019	$103K
November 2019	$102K
October 2019	$101K
September 2019	$102K
August 2019	$102K
July 2019	$102K
June 2019	$104K
May 2019	$102K
April 2019	$102K
March 2019	$102K
February 2019	$102K
January 2019	$100K
2018
December 2018	$100K
November 2018	$107K
October 2018	$107K
September 2018	$119K
August 2018	$126K
July 2018	$117K
June 2018	$111K
May 2018	$110K
April 2018	$112K
March 2018	$118K
February 2018	$117K
January 2018	$122K
2017
December 2017	$110K
November 2017	$111K
October 2017	$113K
September 2017	$116K
August 2017	$113K
July 2017	$111K
June 2017	$114K
May 2017	$112K
April 2017	$115K
March 2017	$112K
February 2017	$112K
January 2017	$115K
2016
December 2016	$113K
November 2016	$117K
October 2016	$111K
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
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1505 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$125,000	10/09/25	3	2	1,215
1427 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$176,000	10/30/25	3	2	1,248

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
1310 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$183,000	2	2	1,128	Off Market
1601 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$192,000	2	2	1,042	Off Market
1218 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$162,700	3	2	1,319	Off Market
1600 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	-	4	2	1,618	Off Market
1610 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$178,800	3	1	1,361	Off Market
1614 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$220,900	3	1	1,302	Recently Sold
1611 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$205,600	3	2	1,316	Off Market
1617 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$236,600	3	2	1,000	Off Market
1621 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$212,000	2	2	1,044	Off Market
1625 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$182,000	3	1	1,196	Off Market
1627 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$195,500	4	2	2,054	Off Market
1631 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$198,200	3	1	1,692	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1917

1,122 sqft

$175/sqft

Garage

About this House

Step back in time w/this amazing 2 story showcasing character & charm throughout w/original hardware, fixtures, hardwood floors, deep baseboards & crown molding. Main level offers entry w/living room open to the large formal dining room. Cozy kitchen has space for a table & includes all appliances! Gorgeous staircase leads up to 2 bedrooms. One features original hardwood floors & another has carpet. Full bath is nearby. Lower level offers SECOND bathroom, laundry & plenty of storage to keep the home organized. Hours of fun outdoors w/shaded & fenced yard w/garden beds holding beautiful perennials. Relax on the enclosed front porch rain or shine w/walls of windows. Updates in 2011 include; new 95% efficient furnace, new central air conditioning unit. New hot water heater, new carpet and paint.$10,000 forgivable grant is available to approved buyers for more improvements Location is close to parks, schools, Grandview University, and minutes to downtown.. Make this your Home Sweet Home!

1607 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,122 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1917. It last sold for $100,000 on Dec 21, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $196,600, with a rent estimate of $1,305/month.

Home Details for 1607 E 13th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7971 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 21, 2018 Source: DMMLS #567675	Sold	$100,000
Dec 21, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$109,500
Nov 7, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$109,500
Oct 23, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$109,500 Price decreased by 7%
Oct 6, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$117,500 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 21, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$119,900 Price decreased by 3%
Sep 1, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$123,400 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 18, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$125,900
Dec 9, 2013 Source: DMMLS #422810	Sold	$67,000
Jul 19, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$68,888 Price decreased by 8%
May 18, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$74,888 Price decreased by 6%
Apr 18, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,888

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,282	$184,400

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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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 1607 E 13th St

What is 1607 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1607 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $196,600.
What is the price history for 1607 E 13th St?
1607 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,000 in December 2018.
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.
Does 1607 E 13th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1607 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1607 E 13th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1607 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.