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

1609 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,520 sqft

$190,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,296/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$190,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,296/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,520 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1609 E 12th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1896

Living Area

1,520 sqft

Price/Sqft

$125

Parking

Garage

About this House

Large house, exterior completely redone. Newer roof, soffits, windows, siding, wrap around deck, and a new cement drive that continues around to the back of the house to form a patio. Great play area for kids with fenced in yard. Cement pad in the back of yard, for kennel or play area. House has 1520 sqft and the 105 sqft enclosed porch is part of the house. Large living room, dining room, and eat-in kitchen, have new oak window trim. The kitchen is large enough to share with a washer and dryer. Oak floors are under the carpet. 1/2 bath on 1st floor and 3 nice bedrooms upstairs with large bath. Extra closets and storage room, before the steps to the nonconforming finished attic bedroom. Interior needs some finishing touches to make this home outstanding!

1609 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,520 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1896. It last sold for $82,000 on May 19, 2006. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $190,000, with a rent estimate of $1,697/month.

Home Details for 1609 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1896
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price History for 1609 E 12th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/28/2008	$69,888	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

08/10/2008	$69,888	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-7%)
06/24/2008	$74,888	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/19/2006	$82,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/19/2006 Contract Date 04/26/2006 County Transfer Tax $131 Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/10/2005	$38,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/10/2005 Contract Date 09/15/2005 County Transfer Tax $62 Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/02/2004	$57,175	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/02/2004 Contract Date 10/21/2004 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/11/2000	$39,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/11/2000 Contract Date 03/23/2000 County Transfer Tax $63 Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/02/1999	$39,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/02/1999 Contract Date 09/03/1997 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

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	$2,800
Assessment	$169,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1609 E 12th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.

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OFF MARKET
Est. $170,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,223 sqft
1615 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,228 sqft
1619 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $156,800
2 ba
1,447 sqft
1621 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,037 sqft
1625 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,739 sqft
1631 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
JUN 2, 2026
$204,900
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,122 sqft
1705 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
EXP Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $162,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,056 sqft
1605 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
3 bd
3 ba
1,836 sqft
1208 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
3 bd
1 ba
1,252 sqft
1603 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $221,900
4 bd
2 ba
798 sqft
1238 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,400
2 bd
1 ba
804 sqft
1244 E 16th 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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