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OFF MARKET

1611 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,396 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$157,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 8, 2026

$157,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 8, 2026

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,396 sqft

(on 0.27 acres)

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Description

This home is a great investment. It does need work but has great potential.

1611 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,396 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1888. It last sold for $10,500 on May 23, 2008. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $157,200, with a rent estimate of $1,587/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

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Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1611 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1888Year Updated: 2008
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price History for 1611 E Walnut St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/23/2008	$10,500	Sold	DMMLS #320954
Recording Date 05/23/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/22/2007	$46,500	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/21/2007	$46,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/05/2000	$39,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/05/2000 Contract Date 05/23/2000 County Transfer Tax $63 Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/18/1997	$40,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/18/1997 Contract Date 08/18/1997 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$2,900
Assessment	$162,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1611 E Walnut St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1838 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$20,000	02/02/26	2	1	1,264
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380

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OFF MARKET
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