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 1636 E 14th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1636 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA is $168,900 .

What is the price history for 1636 E 14th St?

1636 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $90,000 in October 2019.

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 1636 E 14th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1636 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1636 E 14th St?

The lot at 1636 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$168,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
936 sqft

1636 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,167/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 23, 2019 for $90,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$169K

Since last month

$2K (+1.2%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.7%)

Since last sale

$79K (+88%)

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 +93% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$169K
August 2026	$169K
July 2026	$167K
June 2026	$166K
May 2026	$165K
April 2026	$163K
March 2026	$165K
February 2026	$162K
January 2026	$162K
2025
December 2025	$161K
November 2025	$163K
October 2025	$165K
September 2025	$164K
August 2025	$168K
July 2025	$168K
June 2025	$169K
May 2025	$169K
April 2025	$170K
March 2025	$167K
February 2025	$161K
January 2025	$161K
2024
December 2024	$163K
November 2024	$166K
October 2024	$164K
September 2024	$165K
August 2024	$159K
July 2024	$160K
June 2024	$162K
May 2024	$165K
April 2024	$166K
March 2024	$164K
February 2024	$163K
January 2024	$161K
2023
December 2023	$161K
November 2023	$160K
October 2023	$160K
September 2023	$159K
August 2023	$160K
July 2023	$162K
June 2023	$160K
May 2023	$160K
April 2023	$157K
March 2023	$152K
February 2023	$142K
January 2023	$137K
2022
December 2022	$137K
November 2022	$137K
October 2022	$141K
September 2022	$143K
August 2022	$143K
July 2022	$143K
June 2022	$143K
May 2022	$141K
April 2022	$137K
March 2022	$136K
February 2022	$135K
January 2022	$134K
2021
December 2021	$134K
November 2021	$134K
October 2021	$135K
September 2021	$136K
August 2021	$138K
July 2021	$139K
June 2021	$140K
May 2021	$141K
April 2021	$136K
March 2021	$134K
February 2021	$128K
January 2021	$111K
2020
December 2020	$95K
November 2020	$95K
October 2020	$94K
September 2020	$95K
August 2020	$93K
July 2020	$93K
June 2020	$93K
May 2020	$92K
April 2020	$92K
March 2020	$91K
February 2020	$90K
January 2020	$90K
2019
December 2019	$90K
November 2019	$90K
October 2019	$90K
September 2019	$98K
August 2019	$107K
July 2019	$114K
June 2019	$84K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$82K
March 2019	$82K
February 2019	$83K
January 2019	$81K
2018
December 2018	$81K
November 2018	$80K
October 2018	$81K
September 2018	$81K
August 2018	$81K
July 2018	$80K
June 2018	$80K
May 2018	$80K
April 2018	$80K
March 2018	$79K
February 2018	$79K
January 2018	$78K
2017
December 2017	$78K
November 2017	$98K
October 2017	$99K
September 2017	$102K
August 2017	$100K
July 2017	$99K
June 2017	$96K
May 2017	$97K
April 2017	$94K
March 2017	$93K
February 2017	$91K
January 2017	$88K
2016
December 2016	$87K
November 2016	$86K
October 2016	$88K
September 2016	$88K

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
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840

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
1642 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$164,100	3	1	1,565	Off Market
1646 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$253,700	5	2	1,860	Off Market
1700 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$300,000	5	3	1,617	For Sale
1706 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$231,800	4	1.5	1,856	Off Market
1710 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$193,200	3	1	1,576	Off Market
1714 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$154,800	2	1	1,334	Off Market
1632 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$155,000	2	1	1,134	For Sale
1630 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$145,300	2	1	838	Off Market
1624 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$197,800	3	2	1,189	Off Market
1622 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$164,000	2	1	871	Off Market
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$58,000	2	1	968	Recently Sold
1508 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.19	$171,300	2	1	1,073	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 1916

936 sqft

$180/sqft

Garage

About this House

Come fall in love with this move-in-ready charming bungalow! This freshly painted adorable 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom home comes with newly refinished original hardwood flooring and woodwork. Conveniently located on the East Side of Des Moines within walking distance of university/schools, shopping and parks and recreation and within minutes of downtown. The close proximity to amenities makes this home ideal for investors looking to rent to college students.

1636 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 936 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1916. It last sold for $90,000 on Oct 23, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $168,900, with a rent estimate of $1,213/month.

Home Details for 1636 E 14th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 23, 2019 Source: DMMLS #585855	Sold	$90,000
Sep 10, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$100,000
Sep 3, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$100,000 Price decreased by 9%
Aug 6, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$110,000 Price decreased by 4%
Jul 18, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$115,000 Price decreased by 4%
Jul 2, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$120,000
Dec 13, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$77,500
Jan 14, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$77,500
Nov 26, 2013 Source: DMMLS #425017	Sold	$37,100
Oct 19, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$42,500 Price decreased by 15%
Sep 24, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$49,950
Jun 26, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$56,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,556	$144,000

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
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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
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 1636 E 14th St

What is 1636 E 14th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1636 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA is $168,900.
What is the price history for 1636 E 14th St?
1636 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $90,000 in October 2019.
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 1636 E 14th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1636 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1636 E 14th St?
The lot at 1636 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).