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 1630 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1630 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $220,100 .

What is the price history for 1630 E Walnut St?

1630 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $225,000 in November 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 1630 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1630 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,147 sq ft).

Does 1630 E Walnut St have a garage?

Yes, 1630 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

1630 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,042 sqft

$220,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,486/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$220,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,486/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,042 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$220K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.7%)

Since last sale

$5K (-2.2%)

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 +497% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$220K
July 2026	$221K
June 2026	$220K
May 2026	$219K
April 2026	$222K
March 2026	$215K
February 2026	$211K
January 2026	$214K
2025
December 2025	$216K
November 2025	$219K
October 2025	$215K
September 2025	$214K
August 2025	$212K
July 2025	$214K
June 2025	$219K
May 2025	$219K
April 2025	$214K
March 2025	$212K
February 2025	$210K
January 2025	$208K
2024
December 2024	$205K
November 2024	$210K
October 2024	$195K
September 2024	$200K
August 2024	$202K
July 2024	$213K
June 2024	$231K
May 2024	$242K
April 2024	$246K
March 2024	$247K
February 2024	$244K
January 2024	$242K
2023
December 2023	$237K
November 2023	$237K
October 2023	$234K
September 2023	$233K
August 2023	$231K
July 2023	$234K
June 2023	$233K
May 2023	$235K
April 2023	$232K
March 2023	$231K
February 2023	$229K
January 2023	$226K
2022
December 2022	$226K
June 2022	$147K
May 2022	$146K
April 2022	$138K
March 2022	$132K
February 2022	$125K
January 2022	$122K
2021
December 2021	$121K
November 2021	$119K
October 2021	$117K
September 2021	$66K
August 2021	$68K
July 2021	$73K
June 2021	$93K
May 2021	$127K
April 2021	$118K
March 2021	$125K
February 2021	$127K
January 2021	$123K
2020
December 2020	$119K
November 2020	$115K
October 2020	$109K
September 2020	$101K
August 2020	$85K
July 2020	$78K
June 2020	$75K
2019
September 2019	$55K
August 2019	$56K
July 2019	$75K
June 2019	$77K
May 2019	$69K
April 2019	$66K
March 2019	$71K
February 2019	$66K
January 2019	$64K
2018
December 2018	$66K
November 2018	$68K
October 2018	$69K
September 2018	$67K
August 2018	$68K
July 2018	$59K
June 2018	$56K
May 2018	$53K
April 2018	$48K
March 2018	$38K
February 2018	$36K
January 2018	$36K
2017
December 2017	$45K
November 2017	$45K
October 2017	$48K
September 2017	$42K
August 2017	$46K
July 2017	$34K
June 2017	$31K
May 2017	$31K
April 2017	$30K
March 2017	$29K
February 2017	$32K
January 2017	$33K
2016
December 2016	$36K
November 2016	$37K
October 2016	$38K
September 2016	$39K
August 2016	$37K

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
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037

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
1626 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$170,200	3	1	1,200	Off Market
1618 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$145,700	3	1	1,342	Off Market
1614 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$121,600	3	1	1,246	Off Market
1606 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$165,000	3	2	1,366	Off Market
1600 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$173,600	Studio	2	2,040	Off Market
307 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$125,100	2	1	1,048	Off Market
1636 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$138,500	3	1.5	1,384	Off Market
1640 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$100,900	4	1	1,104	Off Market
1644 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$142,700	4	2	1,122	Off Market
1650 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$171,300	4	2	1,364	Off Market
306 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$172,900	3	2	914	Off Market
1658 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$200,300	5	3	2,343	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1630 E Walnut St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1890

Living Area

1,042 sqft

Price/Sqft

$211

Parking

Garage

About this House

Good Sized Home In Eastside Neighborhood Located Close To Downtown And Se 14th St. Home Needs Work.

1630 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,042 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1890. It last sold for $225,000 on Nov 18, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $220,100, with a rent estimate of $1,285/month.

Home Details for 1630 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1890Year Updated: 1983
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 18, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$225,000
Feb 24, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$15,500
Oct 5, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$3,999
Feb 11, 2013 Source: DMMLS #410338	Sold	$7,000
Aug 21, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$382

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$220	$249,200

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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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 1630 E Walnut St

What is 1630 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1630 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $220,100.
What is the price history for 1630 E Walnut St?
1630 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $225,000 in November 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 1630 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1630 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,147 sq ft).
Does 1630 E Walnut St have a garage?
Yes, 1630 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.