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 1617 E Vine St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1617 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is $117,400 .

What is the price history for 1617 E Vine St?

1617 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $55,000 in March 2022.

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.

How big is the lot at 1617 E Vine St?

The lot at 1617 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).

Does 1617 E Vine St have a garage?

Yes, 1617 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$117,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
809 sqft

1617 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $833/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 25, 2022 for $55,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$117K

Since last month

$6K (-4.6%)

Since last year

$500 (-0.4%)

Since last sale

$62K (+113.5%)

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 +164% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$117K
August 2026	$116K
July 2026	$123K
June 2026	$121K
May 2026	$122K
April 2026	$116K
March 2026	$122K
February 2026	$124K
January 2026	$123K
2025
December 2025	$116K
November 2025	$124K
October 2025	$119K
September 2025	$125K
August 2025	$118K
July 2025	$127K
June 2025	$114K
May 2025	$115K
April 2025	$115K
March 2025	$105K
February 2025	$106K
January 2025	$87K
2024
December 2024	$105K
November 2024	$109K
October 2024	$124K
September 2024	$105K
August 2024	$119K
July 2024	$123K
June 2024	$124K
May 2024	$131K
April 2024	$116K
March 2024	$124K
February 2024	$108K
January 2024	$109K
2023
December 2023	$109K
November 2023	$104K
October 2023	$84K
September 2023	$62K
August 2023	$58K
July 2023	$59K
June 2023	$59K
May 2023	$59K
April 2023	$58K
March 2023	$58K
February 2023	$58K
January 2023	$57K
2022
December 2022	$57K
November 2022	$57K
October 2022	$58K
September 2022	$58K
August 2022	$58K
July 2022	$57K
June 2022	$57K
May 2022	$56K
April 2022	$56K
March 2022	$55K
February 2022	$90K
January 2022	$89K
2021
December 2021	$89K
November 2021	$90K
October 2021	$90K
September 2021	$92K
August 2021	$93K
July 2021	$94K
June 2021	$98K
May 2021	$104K
April 2021	$95K
March 2021	$89K
February 2021	$88K
January 2021	$88K
2020
December 2020	$91K
November 2020	$92K
October 2020	$84K
September 2020	$76K
August 2020	$71K
July 2020	$67K
June 2020	$63K
May 2020	$59K
April 2020	$59K
March 2020	$58K
February 2020	$56K
January 2020	$56K
2019
December 2019	$56K
October 2019	$57K
September 2019	$61K
August 2019	$61K
July 2019	$61K
June 2019	$62K
May 2019	$59K
April 2019	$60K
March 2019	$61K
February 2019	$56K
January 2019	$57K
2018
December 2018	$63K
November 2018	$62K
October 2018	$61K
September 2018	$63K
August 2018	$61K
July 2018	$54K
June 2018	$55K
May 2018	$56K
April 2018	$53K
March 2018	$47K
February 2018	$46K
January 2018	$46K
2017
December 2017	$43K
November 2017	$44K
October 2017	$46K
September 2017	$47K
August 2017	$51K
July 2017	$45K
June 2017	$45K
May 2017	$47K
April 2017	$42K
March 2017	$47K
February 2017	$44K
January 2017	$48K
2016
December 2016	$50K
November 2016	$47K
October 2016	$43K
September 2016	$44K

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	0.18	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	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
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.65	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891

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
1611 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	-	3	1	1,034	Off Market
1615 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$131,500	2	1	806	Off Market
1619 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$132,000	3	1	1,432	Off Market
225 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.25	$140,100	3	2	1,135	Off Market
221 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.24	$91,200	1	1	336	Off Market
223 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.24	$69,700	2	1	802	Off Market
1537 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.12	$116,400	3	1	1,016	Off Market
1425 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.28	$104,200	4	2	1,443	Off Market
1413 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.30	$160,000	3	1	1,128	For Sale
95 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.29	$94,000	Studio	1	1,126	Off Market
97 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.29	$105,800	2	1	910	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1890

809 sqft

$145/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1617 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA. 1617 E Vine St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 809 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6621 sqft and was built in 1890.

1617 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 809 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1890. It last sold for $55,000 on Mar 25, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $117,400, with a rent estimate of $1,094/month.

Home Details for 1617 E Vine St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1890Year Updated: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 25, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646821	Sold	$55,000
Mar 3, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646821	Pending	$55,000
Mar 3, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646821	Listed For Sale	$55,000
May 19, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$59,000
Feb 9, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$55,000
Nov 16, 2006 Source: DMMLS #293519	Sold	$35,000
Feb 24, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$60,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$176	$10,100

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 1617 E Vine St

What is 1617 E Vine St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1617 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is $117,400.
What is the price history for 1617 E Vine St?
1617 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $55,000 in March 2022.
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.
How big is the lot at 1617 E Vine St?
The lot at 1617 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).
Does 1617 E Vine St have a garage?
Yes, 1617 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.