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 1621 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1621 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $212,000 .

What is the price history for 1621 E 13th St?

1621 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $159,500 in December 2021.

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 1621 E 13th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1621 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1621 E 13th St?

The lot at 1621 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,968 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$212,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,044 sqft

1621 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,491/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 15, 2021 for $159,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$212K

Since last month

$900 (+0.4%)

Since last year

$9K (+4.3%)

Since last sale

$53K (+32.9%)

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 +86% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$212K
August 2026	$211K
July 2026	$210K
June 2026	$210K
May 2026	$207K
April 2026	$207K
March 2026	$208K
February 2026	$205K
January 2026	$204K
2025
December 2025	$203K
November 2025	$205K
October 2025	$208K
September 2025	$203K
August 2025	$205K
July 2025	$204K
June 2025	$205K
May 2025	$206K
April 2025	$206K
March 2025	$205K
February 2025	$200K
January 2025	$199K
2024
December 2024	$200K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$201K
September 2024	$201K
August 2024	$196K
July 2024	$198K
June 2024	$198K
May 2024	$201K
April 2024	$201K
March 2024	$199K
February 2024	$198K
January 2024	$196K
2023
December 2023	$197K
November 2023	$197K
October 2023	$198K
September 2023	$197K
August 2023	$194K
July 2023	$187K
June 2023	$178K
May 2023	$176K
April 2023	$175K
March 2023	$175K
February 2023	$172K
January 2023	$170K
2022
December 2022	$171K
November 2022	$171K
October 2022	$173K
September 2022	$173K
August 2022	$173K
July 2022	$171K
June 2022	$170K
May 2022	$169K
April 2022	$167K
March 2022	$165K
February 2022	$163K
January 2022	$162K
2021
December 2021	$160K
November 2021	$160K
October 2021	$162K
September 2021	$161K
August 2021	$69K
July 2021	$69K
June 2021	$69K
May 2021	$155K
April 2021	$151K
March 2021	$151K
February 2021	$146K
January 2021	$143K
2020
December 2020	$142K
November 2020	$142K
October 2020	$144K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$140K
July 2020	$138K
June 2020	$137K
May 2020	$133K
April 2020	$128K
March 2020	$129K
February 2020	$130K
January 2020	$131K
2019
December 2019	$131K
November 2019	$130K
October 2019	$130K
September 2019	$130K
August 2019	$131K
July 2019	$135K
June 2019	$134K
May 2019	$130K
April 2019	$132K
March 2019	$130K
February 2019	$128K
January 2019	$127K
2018
December 2018	$129K
November 2018	$126K
October 2018	$128K
September 2018	$127K
August 2018	$127K
July 2018	$125K
June 2018	$127K
May 2018	$122K
April 2018	$121K
March 2018	$123K
February 2018	$121K
January 2018	$123K
2017
December 2017	$121K
November 2017	$119K
October 2017	$122K
September 2017	$123K
August 2017	$122K
July 2017	$123K
June 2017	$119K
May 2017	$116K
April 2017	$120K
March 2017	$119K
February 2017	$112K
January 2017	$115K
2016
December 2016	$120K
November 2016	$118K
October 2016	$116K
September 2016	$114K

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
2206 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$189,900	08/20/26	2	2	768
1427 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.26	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
1617 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$236,600	3	2	1,000	Off Market
1611 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$205,600	3	2	1,316	Off Market
1607 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$196,600	2	2	1,122	Off Market
1310 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$183,000	2	2	1,128	Off Market
1601 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$192,000	2	2	1,042	Off Market
1218 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$162,700	3	2	1,319	Off Market
1625 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$182,000	3	1	1,196	Off Market
1627 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$195,500	4	2	2,054	Off Market
1631 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$198,200	3	1	1,692	Off Market
1635 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$216,500	3	2	1,420	Off Market
1639 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$192,100	2	2	943	Off Market
1643 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$191,900	3	1	1,859	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1923

1,044 sqft

$203/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Updated flooringLarge living roomFireplaceOversized two-car garageNew paint

Completely remodeled bungalow-style ranch! This home features new paint, updated flooring, gorgeous wood trim and brand new kitchen - this home offers so much space on the main floor! The front door opens up to a 3-seasons porch flowing right into a large living room with beautiful fireplace and built-in's with plenty of natural light. A spacious dining room is right off of the living room and leads into the new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and white cabinets. The kitchen even has an additional dining/flex space with full glass doors leading to the back of the home. There is another bonus room next to the kitchen with so many potential options! Two bedrooms, both with step-in closets and a full bathroom complete the main floor. The lower level offers additional living space and full bathroom. The oversized two-car garage is a huge bonus for this home! All information obtained from seller and public records.

1621 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,044 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1923. It last sold for $159,500 on Dec 15, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $212,000, with a rent estimate of $1,283/month.

Home Details for 1621 E 13th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 15, 2021 Source: DMMLS #641323	Sold	$159,500
Nov 30, 2021 Source: DMMLS #641323	Pending	$161,900
Nov 24, 2021 Source: DMMLS #641323	PriceChange	$161,900 Price decreased by 2%
Nov 9, 2021 Source: DMMLS #641323	Listed For Sale	$164,900
Jun 30, 2021 Source: DMMLS #631035	Sold	$69,000
Jun 9, 2021 Source: DMMLS #631035	Pending	$69,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,434	$192,200

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 1621 E 13th St

What is 1621 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1621 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $212,000.
What is the price history for 1621 E 13th St?
1621 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $159,500 in December 2021.
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 1621 E 13th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1621 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1621 E 13th St?
The lot at 1621 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,968 sq ft).