Is parking easy in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Capitol East, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Capitol East, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Capitol East, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is a car needed in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say kids play outside

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are there community events in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there are community events

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there's wildlife

What is 1615 E Vine St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1615 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is $131,500 .

What is the price history for 1615 E Vine St?

1615 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $17,900 in February 2013.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 1615 E Vine St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1615 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1615 E Vine St?

The lot at 1615 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.33 acres (14,375 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$131,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
806 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

1615 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $923/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 27, 2013 for $17,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$132K

Since last month

$2K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$4K (+3.4%)

Since last sale

$114K (+634.6%)

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 +132% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$132K
August 2026	$131K
July 2026	$133K
June 2026	$131K
May 2026	$133K
April 2026	$133K
March 2026	$131K
February 2026	$130K
January 2026	$129K
2025
December 2025	$127K
November 2025	$129K
October 2025	$129K
September 2025	$130K
August 2025	$127K
July 2025	$132K
June 2025	$126K
May 2025	$124K
April 2025	$124K
March 2025	$122K
February 2025	$119K
January 2025	$114K
2024
December 2024	$117K
November 2024	$119K
October 2024	$126K
September 2024	$124K
August 2024	$122K
July 2024	$124K
June 2024	$125K
May 2024	$132K
April 2024	$128K
March 2024	$125K
February 2024	$123K
January 2024	$121K
2023
December 2023	$121K
November 2023	$120K
October 2023	$123K
September 2023	$124K
August 2023	$125K
July 2023	$120K
June 2023	$121K
May 2023	$122K
April 2023	$119K
March 2023	$112K
February 2023	$97K
January 2023	$92K
2022
December 2022	$93K
November 2022	$92K
October 2022	$97K
September 2022	$99K
August 2022	$100K
July 2022	$102K
June 2022	$104K
May 2022	$103K
April 2022	$95K
March 2022	$88K
February 2022	$80K
January 2022	$79K
2021
December 2021	$79K
November 2021	$80K
October 2021	$79K
September 2021	$81K
August 2021	$82K
July 2021	$83K
June 2021	$88K
May 2021	$95K
April 2021	$88K
March 2021	$86K
February 2021	$81K
January 2021	$80K
2020
December 2020	$79K
November 2020	$79K
October 2020	$81K
September 2020	$80K
August 2020	$78K
July 2020	$78K
June 2020	$79K
May 2020	$78K
April 2020	$75K
March 2020	$74K
February 2020	$73K
January 2020	$72K
2019
December 2019	$72K
November 2019	$75K
October 2019	$79K
September 2019	$81K
August 2019	$80K
July 2019	$90K
June 2019	$86K
May 2019	$85K
April 2019	$85K
March 2019	$89K
February 2019	$85K
January 2019	$82K
2018
December 2018	$85K
November 2018	$83K
October 2018	$79K
September 2018	$74K
August 2018	$74K
July 2018	$66K
June 2018	$68K
May 2018	$63K
April 2018	$61K
March 2018	$60K
February 2018	$59K
January 2018	$56K
2017
December 2017	$61K
November 2017	$58K
October 2017	$55K
September 2017	$58K
August 2017	$59K
July 2017	$59K
June 2017	$61K
May 2017	$61K
April 2017	$61K
March 2017	$58K
February 2017	$59K
January 2017	$58K
2016
December 2016	$57K
November 2016	$51K
October 2016	$52K
September 2016	$57K

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
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122

Home facts updated by county records

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
1619 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$132,000	3	1	1,432	Off Market
225 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.24	$140,100	3	2	1,135	Off Market
221 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.23	$91,200	1	1	336	Off Market
223 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.23	$69,700	2	1	802	Off Market
1504 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.21	$191,600	3	2	1,196	Off Market
1506 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.20	$122,900	2	1	826	Off Market
1611 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	-	3	1	1,034	Off Market
1617 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$117,400	2	1	809	Off Market
1537 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$116,400	3	1	1,016	Off Market
1425 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.27	$104,200	4	2	1,443	Off Market
1413 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.28	$160,000	3	1	1,128	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1885

0.33 acre lot

806 sqft

$163/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great opportunity to own this 1.5 story for over $30,000 less than assessed value! Two bedroom on just over 1/3 of an acre with a large 30 x 24 garage, covered front porch, back deck, updated Oak kitchen with tile flooring and a main level bath. Home needs some repair but is an excellent value for the money. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.

1615 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 806 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1885. It last sold for $17,900 on Feb 27, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $131,500, with a rent estimate of $1,111/month.

Home Details for 1615 E Vine 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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1885Year Updated: 1921
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 27, 2013 Source: DMMLS #410381	Sold	$17,900
Jan 27, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$19,900 Price decreased by 11%
Dec 14, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$22,400
Jun 23, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$32,000
May 11, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$32,000 Price decreased by 29%
Feb 20, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$45,000
Jul 25, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$994
May 14, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$46,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,272	$99,100

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Capitol View Elementary School
PK-5
Public
532 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
my son has been at this school 3 years now. He will not be returning after this year. his reading levels are not advancing as they should. too many students in one class. ifeel like they are just pushing him thru.
Parent Review
8y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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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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Frequently asked questions about 1615 E Vine St

What is 1615 E Vine St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1615 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is $131,500.
What is the price history for 1615 E Vine St?
1615 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $17,900 in February 2013.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 1615 E Vine St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1615 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1615 E Vine St?
The lot at 1615 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.33 acres (14,375 sq ft).