1617 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316
Capitol East
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
963 sqft
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
963 sqft
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description
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:)
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$166
Listed
Less than a day ago
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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Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia |
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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: $159,900Price Per Sqft: $166 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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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: 0 |
Last check for updates: about 2 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.
Market trends in Des Moines
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
Price History for 1617 E Walnut St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 07/14/2026 | $159,900 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #745072 |
| 12/30/2017 | $47,201 | Sold | DMMLS #529052 |
| 07/25/2017 | $115,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 12/30/2016 | $47,201 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/22/2016 | $46,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/05/2016 | $0 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 08/15/2016 | $50,730 | Sold | N/A |
| 09/05/2008 | $77,000 | Sold | DMMLS #327677 |
| 04/16/2008 | $94,500 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 02/09/2008 | $94,500 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 11/24/2007 | $98,800 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 06/04/1997 | $34,500 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,150 |
| Assessment | $121,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1617 E Walnut St
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 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $39,000 | 08/08/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,021 | |
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 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $95,000 | 01/26/26 | 2 | 1 | 833 | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $65,000 | 08/06/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,344 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1617 E Walnut St.
- Hiatt Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 502 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageJoseph Green and Sarah Smith(principal and associate principal)condone bullying and retaliation by teachers on students. Once you say something twice they get mad, refuse to return phone calls or emails, and if you go to the district office they blame the kid becase they are scared silent of the teachers union. Complete and utter failures and cowards as administrators. It's the band teacher who is the bully. 5 phone calls later 5 incidents by the teacher later, it is now the child's fault.Parent Review5mo ago - Capitol View Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 532 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagemy 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 Review8y ago - East High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1893 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTreats children like they are preparing them for prison.Other Review3y 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
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Agent Phone: (641) 842-7181
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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.