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 1617 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1617 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $236,600 .

What is the price history for 1617 E 13th St?

1617 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $117,000 in December 2008.

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 1617 E 13th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1617 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1617 E 13th St?

The lot at 1617 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.27 acres (11,935 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$236,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

1617 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,645/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 3, 2008 for $117,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$237K

Since last month

$900 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$11K (+5.1%)

Since last sale

$120K (+102.2%)

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 +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$237K
August 2026	$238K
July 2026	$237K
June 2026	$235K
May 2026	$230K
April 2026	$230K
March 2026	$231K
February 2026	$226K
January 2026	$223K
2025
December 2025	$224K
November 2025	$226K
October 2025	$228K
September 2025	$225K
August 2025	$226K
July 2025	$227K
June 2025	$228K
May 2025	$229K
April 2025	$227K
March 2025	$225K
February 2025	$216K
January 2025	$215K
2024
December 2024	$218K
November 2024	$221K
October 2024	$221K
September 2024	$221K
August 2024	$220K
July 2024	$225K
June 2024	$224K
May 2024	$225K
April 2024	$225K
March 2024	$221K
February 2024	$218K
January 2024	$215K
2023
December 2023	$214K
November 2023	$213K
October 2023	$214K
September 2023	$213K
August 2023	$215K
July 2023	$214K
June 2023	$212K
May 2023	$216K
April 2023	$212K
March 2023	$206K
February 2023	$201K
January 2023	$200K
2022
December 2022	$200K
November 2022	$200K
October 2022	$207K
September 2022	$208K
August 2022	$208K
July 2022	$208K
June 2022	$208K
May 2022	$207K
April 2022	$201K
March 2022	$198K
February 2022	$194K
January 2022	$192K
2021
December 2021	$192K
November 2021	$192K
October 2021	$192K
September 2021	$191K
August 2021	$192K
July 2021	$192K
June 2021	$192K
May 2021	$188K
April 2021	$187K
March 2021	$183K
February 2021	$176K
January 2021	$173K
2020
December 2020	$173K
November 2020	$171K
October 2020	$173K
September 2020	$171K
August 2020	$165K
July 2020	$163K
June 2020	$162K
May 2020	$162K
April 2020	$161K
March 2020	$161K
February 2020	$160K
January 2020	$159K
2019
December 2019	$157K
November 2019	$156K
October 2019	$157K
September 2019	$156K
August 2019	$158K
July 2019	$159K
June 2019	$157K
May 2019	$160K
April 2019	$158K
March 2019	$156K
February 2019	$155K
January 2019	$152K
2018
December 2018	$153K
November 2018	$153K
October 2018	$153K
September 2018	$154K
August 2018	$154K
July 2018	$151K
June 2018	$149K
May 2018	$150K
April 2018	$151K
March 2018	$147K
February 2018	$144K
January 2018	$144K
2017
December 2017	$147K
November 2017	$143K
October 2017	$143K
September 2017	$143K
August 2017	$141K
July 2017	$143K
June 2017	$145K
May 2017	$142K
April 2017	$140K
March 2017	$139K
February 2017	$134K
January 2017	$136K
2016
December 2016	$138K
November 2016	$140K
October 2016	$142K
September 2016	$139K

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
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	0.27	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
1611 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$205,600	3	2	1,316	Off Market
1607 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$196,600	2	2	1,122	Off Market
1310 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$183,000	2	2	1,128	Off Market
1601 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$192,000	2	2	1,042	Off Market
1218 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$162,700	3	2	1,319	Off Market
1600 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	-	4	2	1,618	Off Market
1621 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$212,000	2	2	1,044	Off Market
1625 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$182,000	3	1	1,196	Off Market
1627 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$195,500	4	2	2,054	Off Market
1631 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$198,200	3	1	1,692	Off Market
1635 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$216,500	3	2	1,420	Off Market
1639 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$192,100	2	2	943	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 1972

0.27 acre lot

1,000 sqft

$237/sqft

Garage

About this House

2100 finished sq. ft. (Assessors pg does not reflect 4 season porch & full finish in LL). 3 Br, 2 Ba fabulous family Ranch home. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen w/new tile, cabinets, counters and appliances. Extra large MBr w/his and hers closets. Complete makeover and updates of both baths. Lower level is professionally finished w/large custom bar area, family room, non-conforming bedroom and 3/4 bath. 4 season porch walks out to deck and beautiful fenced back yard and 2 car garage. New siding, roof '05; AC '06; furn & HWH '05.

1617 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1972. It last sold for $117,000 on Dec 3, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $236,600, with a rent estimate of $1,579/month.

Home Details for 1617 E 13th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Hot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 3, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$117,000
Jul 24, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$129,900 Price decreased by 7%
Jul 2, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$139,900
Jun 8, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$87,500
Feb 21, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$130,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,686	$216,800

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 1617 E 13th St

What is 1617 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1617 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $236,600.
What is the price history for 1617 E 13th St?
1617 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $117,000 in December 2008.
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 1617 E 13th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1617 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1617 E 13th St?
The lot at 1617 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.27 acres (11,935 sq ft).