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 1620 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1620 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $212,200 .

What is the price history for 1620 E 12th St?

1620 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $119,500 in May 2014.

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 1620 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1620 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1620 E 12th St?

The lot at 1620 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$212,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,557 sqft

1620 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,444/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 23, 2014 for $119,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$212K

Since last month

$2K (+1.1%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.5%)

Since last sale

$93K (+77.7%)

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 +74% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$212K
August 2026	$212K
July 2026	$210K
June 2026	$212K
May 2026	$211K
April 2026	$208K
March 2026	$205K
February 2026	$203K
January 2026	$201K
2025
December 2025	$201K
November 2025	$203K
October 2025	$206K
September 2025	$207K
August 2025	$209K
July 2025	$213K
June 2025	$213K
May 2025	$212K
April 2025	$211K
March 2025	$210K
February 2025	$202K
January 2025	$204K
2024
December 2024	$206K
November 2024	$210K
October 2024	$209K
September 2024	$209K
August 2024	$205K
July 2024	$206K
June 2024	$206K
May 2024	$208K
April 2024	$209K
March 2024	$207K
February 2024	$204K
January 2024	$201K
2023
December 2023	$202K
November 2023	$201K
October 2023	$202K
September 2023	$200K
August 2023	$203K
July 2023	$205K
June 2023	$204K
May 2023	$204K
April 2023	$200K
March 2023	$194K
February 2023	$182K
January 2023	$178K
2022
December 2022	$178K
November 2022	$179K
October 2022	$185K
September 2022	$187K
August 2022	$188K
July 2022	$189K
June 2022	$191K
May 2022	$188K
April 2022	$181K
March 2022	$177K
February 2022	$172K
January 2022	$172K
2021
December 2021	$172K
November 2021	$172K
October 2021	$174K
September 2021	$175K
August 2021	$178K
July 2021	$178K
June 2021	$176K
May 2021	$172K
April 2021	$170K
March 2021	$168K
February 2021	$163K
January 2021	$163K
2020
December 2020	$161K
November 2020	$161K
October 2020	$159K
September 2020	$152K
August 2020	$149K
July 2020	$144K
June 2020	$141K
May 2020	$139K
April 2020	$135K
March 2020	$132K
February 2020	$131K
January 2020	$130K
2019
December 2019	$128K
November 2019	$127K
October 2019	$129K
September 2019	$129K
August 2019	$133K
July 2019	$132K
June 2019	$141K
May 2019	$138K
April 2019	$135K
March 2019	$132K
February 2019	$131K
January 2019	$127K
2018
December 2018	$126K
November 2018	$121K
October 2018	$128K
September 2018	$131K
August 2018	$131K
July 2018	$126K
June 2018	$122K
May 2018	$120K
April 2018	$119K
March 2018	$120K
February 2018	$118K
January 2018	$121K
2017
December 2017	$123K
November 2017	$124K
October 2017	$124K
September 2017	$129K
August 2017	$131K
July 2017	$126K
June 2017	$125K
May 2017	$125K
April 2017	$125K
March 2017	$124K
February 2017	$120K
January 2017	$119K
2016
December 2016	$120K
November 2016	$123K
October 2016	$122K
September 2016	$122K

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
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$115,000	09/15/25	2	1	1,020

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
1700 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$185,100	2	1	1,300	Off Market
1702 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$133,500	3	1	1,263	Off Market
1706 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$127,300	3	1	1,345	Off Market
1710 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$175,000	2	1	1,186	Off Market
1712 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$166,000	3	1	1,309	Off Market
1115 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$181,200	3	1	1,217	Off Market
1618 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$213,300	4	2	1,930	Off Market
1614 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$208,900	3	2	1,366	Off Market
1606 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$187,300	4	1.5	1,444	Off Market
1604 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$132,500	4	1	1,735	Off Market
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$184,100	3	1	1,512	Off Market
1715 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$139,900	2	2	1,098	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1907

1,557 sqft

$136/sqft

Garage

About this House

Beautifully preserved century old house with many smart updates in centrally located Union Park Neighborhood.This house features original built-ins, stained glass and a lot of charm. Original hardwood floors and woodwork, updated kitchen with eating area, huge formal dining with built-in buffet and storage. The two spacious bedrooms each have large double walk-in closets. The second floor bathroom features a cast iron claw foot tub, room for extra storage and there is a large build-in linen closet. The finished lower level features a walk-out door AND bonus 3rd room that could be used as a non-conforming bedroom. Plumbing and electric have been updated, along with newer exterior paint and newer hot water heater. Appliances stay including washer (new in 2009) and dryer. Many updates outside as well. A large covered porch that is expected of this kind of historic home is in the front and a large patio out back for entertaining or private family time. A roomy 2+ car garage rounds out this special home. ~ Be sure to ask about the first time home buyer programs and FREE grant money that could be applied to this home!Neighborhood Descriptionhttp://unionparkdsm.com/Additional property info: http://www.forsalebyowner.com/listing/2-bed-Single-Family-home-for-sale-by-owner-1620-East-12th-Street-50316/23978064?provider_id=28079

1620 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,557 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1907. It last sold for $119,500 on May 23, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $212,200, with a rent estimate of $1,116/month.

Home Details for 1620 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1907Year Updated: 1994
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
May 23, 2014 Source: DMMLS #431807	Sold	$119,500
Feb 21, 2014 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$120,000
Nov 5, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$125,000
Aug 22, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$125,000
Jan 2, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$130,000
Jul 19, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$130,000 Price decreased by 3%
May 2, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$134,000 Price decreased by 3%
Feb 9, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$137,500
Apr 7, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$133,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,424	$203,900

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

Findley Elementary School
K-6
Public
319 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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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

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Marlene Brown Ackiss
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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
13y 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 1620 E 12th St

What is 1620 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1620 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $212,200.
What is the price history for 1620 E 12th St?
1620 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $119,500 in May 2014.
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 1620 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1620 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1620 E 12th St?
The lot at 1620 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).