Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Price/Sqft
$161
Climate Control
Natural Gas Heating
Listed
9 days ago
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
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About this House
This is a fabulous starter home at an affordable price that is move in ready. There are 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the upper level along with the laundry facilities. No hauling loads of laundry up and down the stairs! The main level includes the living room, dining area, a half bath and a nice kitchen with tile floors and ample countertop space. Bonus is that the kitchen and laundry appliances stay! There is a celler for access during scary weather if needed. Out the back door you will find ample parking space, a 2 car detached garage and a chicken coop. The sellers will leave the chicken coop or remove it per buyers request. The front yard is fully fenced for the children and fur babies:) Make this your new home today:)
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Lisa Pierce, (641) 842-7181
Summit Realty
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#745072
Also Listed on DMMLS.
Home Details for 1617 E Walnut St
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 963 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Upper LevelRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One Half |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain LinkFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 29Days on Market: 9 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1903 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story |
Building Not a New Construction |
Property Information Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 04005595000000 |
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Price List Price: $155,000Price Per Sqft: $161 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sat Aug 22 2026 |
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MLS Status: Pending |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 745072 |
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Building Area Building Area: 963 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 5967.72 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 745072Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (641) 842-7181Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-04005595000000-R-N |
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Days On Market Replication: 29 |
Around this home
Neighborhood Overview
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.
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.
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
Home Value
Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.
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 |
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0.13 | Single-Family Home | $95,000 | 09/23/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,190 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 12/11/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 927 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $122,500 | 03/23/26 | 3 | 2 | 840 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $55,000 | 10/24/25 | 2 | 1 | 681 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $20,000 | 02/02/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,264 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $95,000 | 01/26/26 | 2 | 1 | 833 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $126,000 | 07/07/26 | 2 | 1 | 720 |
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 |
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0.07 | $223,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,234 | Off Market | |
0.05 | $165,200 | 3 | 2 | 1,366 | Off Market | |
0.09 | $185,200 | 3 | 1 | 1,174 | Off Market | |
0.05 | $174,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,200 | Off Market | |
0.09 | $213,100 | 3 | 2 | 1,500 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $128,500 | 2 | 1 | 816 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $162,800 | 2 | 1 | 616 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $125,200 | 2 | 1 | 753 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $126,200 | 2 | 1 | 1,011 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $201,200 | 5 | 3 | 2,343 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $185,200 | 3 | 2 | 1,127 | Off Market | |
0.15 | $155,600 | 3 | 1 | 1,439 | Off Market |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Aug 22, 2026 Source: DMMLS #745072 | Pending | $155,000 |
Aug 22, 2026 Source: DMMLS #745072 | PendingToActive | $155,000 |
Aug 12, 2026 Source: DMMLS #745072 | Pending | $155,000 |
Aug 1, 2026 Source: DMMLS #745072 | PriceChange | $155,000 Price decreased by 3% |
Jul 14, 2026 Source: DMMLS #745072 | Listed For Sale | $159,900 |
Dec 30, 2017 Source: DMMLS #529052 | Sold | $47,201 |
Jul 25, 2017 Source: N/A | Sold | $115,000 |
Dec 30, 2016 Source: N/A | Sold | $47,201 |
Nov 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $46,000 Price increased by 0% |
Oct 5, 2016 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $0 |
Aug 15, 2016 Source: N/A | Sold | $50,730 |
Sep 5, 2008 Source: DMMLS #327677 | Sold | $77,000 |
Apr 16, 2008 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $94,500 |
Feb 9, 2008 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $94,500 Price decreased by 4% |
Nov 24, 2007 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $98,800 |
Jun 4, 1997 Source: N/A | Sold | $34,500 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $2,150 | $121,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Frequently asked questions about 1617 E Walnut St
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 1617 E Walnut St?Based on a $155,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1617 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is approximately $1,088 (about $818 principal & interest, $195 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 1617 E Walnut St compare to homes in Des Moines?1617 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is listed at $155,000, about 28% below the $215K median sale price in Des Moines.
- What are the closest schools to 1617 E Walnut St?The closest schools to 1617 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).
- Does 1617 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?Yes, 1617 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
- How big is the lot at 1617 E Walnut St?The lot at 1617 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,968 sq ft).
- Does 1617 E Walnut St have a garage?Yes, 1617 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.
1617 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 963 sqft single-family home built in 1903. 1617 E Walnut St is located in Capitol East, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on Jul 14, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 745072.