1609 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

1609 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,520 sqft

$188,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,255/mo*
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$188,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,255/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,520 sqft

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Description

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!
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Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
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Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
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Listed
Less than a day ago

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

DatePriceEventSource
09/28/2008$69,888ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/10/2008$69,888PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/24/2008$74,888Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/19/2006$82,000Sold
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10/10/2005$38,500Sold
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11/02/2004$57,175Sold
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09/11/2000$39,500Sold
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03/02/1999$39,900Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,800
Assessment$169,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$1,687/mo
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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
2006 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$82,000
11/07/25
4
2
1,569
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$97,501
09/23/25
3
1
1,234
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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

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  • Marlene Brown Ackiss
    " 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.
    "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
    "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.
    "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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1609 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,520 sqft single-family home built in 1896. 1609 E 12th St is located in Union Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 1609 E 12th St was last sold on May 19, 2006 for $82,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 1609 E 12th St is $188,100.