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 1631 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1631 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $218,300 .

What is the price history for 1631 E 12th St?

1631 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $108,000 in July 2012.

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 1631 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1631 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1631 E 12th St?

The lot at 1631 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,840 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$218,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,739 sqft

1631 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,484/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 24, 2012 for $108,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$218K

Since last month

$5K (+2.2%)

Since last year

$4K (+2.1%)

Since last sale

$110K (+102.1%)

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 +67% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$218K
August 2026	$217K
July 2026	$214K
June 2026	$213K
May 2026	$211K
April 2026	$212K
March 2026	$210K
February 2026	$207K
January 2026	$207K
2025
December 2025	$207K
November 2025	$208K
October 2025	$210K
September 2025	$209K
August 2025	$214K
July 2025	$213K
June 2025	$215K
May 2025	$213K
April 2025	$213K
March 2025	$205K
February 2025	$196K
January 2025	$196K
2024
December 2024	$201K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$199K
September 2024	$197K
August 2024	$199K
July 2024	$205K
June 2024	$206K
May 2024	$206K
April 2024	$203K
March 2024	$201K
February 2024	$196K
January 2024	$193K
2023
December 2023	$192K
November 2023	$194K
October 2023	$192K
September 2023	$193K
August 2023	$196K
July 2023	$198K
June 2023	$197K
May 2023	$199K
April 2023	$195K
March 2023	$190K
February 2023	$185K
January 2023	$185K
2022
December 2022	$186K
November 2022	$189K
October 2022	$196K
September 2022	$198K
August 2022	$200K
July 2022	$202K
June 2022	$204K
May 2022	$201K
April 2022	$192K
March 2022	$180K
February 2022	$164K
January 2022	$165K
2021
December 2021	$165K
November 2021	$167K
October 2021	$170K
September 2021	$174K
August 2021	$176K
July 2021	$179K
June 2021	$178K
May 2021	$186K
April 2021	$183K
March 2021	$178K
February 2021	$172K
January 2021	$169K
2020
December 2020	$168K
November 2020	$169K
October 2020	$171K
September 2020	$171K
August 2020	$168K
July 2020	$161K
June 2020	$158K
May 2020	$156K
April 2020	$154K
March 2020	$153K
February 2020	$153K
January 2020	$150K
2019
December 2019	$150K
November 2019	$147K
October 2019	$145K
September 2019	$144K
August 2019	$147K
July 2019	$144K
June 2019	$149K
May 2019	$148K
April 2019	$149K
March 2019	$148K
February 2019	$146K
January 2019	$144K
2018
December 2018	$144K
November 2018	$145K
October 2018	$147K
September 2018	$148K
August 2018	$149K
July 2018	$146K
June 2018	$144K
May 2018	$145K
April 2018	$145K
March 2018	$142K
February 2018	$143K
January 2018	$143K
2017
December 2017	$140K
November 2017	$138K
October 2017	$137K
September 2017	$139K
August 2017	$137K
July 2017	$140K
June 2017	$140K
May 2017	$144K
April 2017	$140K
March 2017	$136K
February 2017	$134K
January 2017	$133K
2016
December 2016	$130K
November 2016	$131K
October 2016	$131K
September 2016	$130K

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	0.08	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1505 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$125,000	10/09/25	3	2	1,215
1427 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.31	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
1705 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$204,900	2	1.5	1,122	Recently Sold
1707 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$156,900	3	1	1,081	Off Market
1711 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$143,900	3	2	1,384	Off Market
1715 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$139,900	2	2	1,098	For Sale
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$184,100	3	1	1,512	Off Market
1604 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$132,500	4	1	1,735	Off Market
1625 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$189,900	3	2	1,037	Off Market
1621 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$169,800	Studio	2	1,447	Off Market
1619 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$195,600	3	1	1,228	Off Market
1615 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$175,200	3	1	1,223	Off Market
1609 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$193,800	4	2	1,520	Off Market
1605 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$164,700	3	1	1,056	Off Market

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 1917

1,739 sqft

$126/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1631 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA. 1631 E 12th St is in the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,739 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7840 sqft and was built in 1917.

1631 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,739 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1917. It last sold for $108,000 on Jul 24, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $218,300, with a rent estimate of $1,577/month.

Home Details for 1631 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 24, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$108,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,758	$222,700

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

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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Buy: $19.9k - $320k

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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
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 1631 E 12th St

What is 1631 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1631 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $218,300.
What is the price history for 1631 E 12th St?
1631 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $108,000 in July 2012.
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 1631 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1631 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1631 E 12th St?
The lot at 1631 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,840 sq ft).