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 1636 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1636 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $137,700 .

What is the price history for 1636 E Walnut St?

1636 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $48,000 in February 2017.

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 1636 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1636 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.34 acres (14,941 sq ft).

Does 1636 E Walnut St have parking?

Yes, 1636 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

1636 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,384 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

$137,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $957/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$137,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $957/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,384 sqft

(on 0.34 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$138K

Since last month

$400 (+0.3%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.5%)

Since last sale

$91K (+188.5%)

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 +128% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$139K
July 2026	$138K
June 2026	$136K
May 2026	$140K
April 2026	$136K
March 2026	$139K
February 2026	$131K
January 2026	$132K
2025
December 2025	$129K
November 2025	$134K
October 2025	$130K
September 2025	$137K
August 2025	$136K
July 2025	$143K
June 2025	$121K
May 2025	$118K
April 2025	$109K
March 2025	$113K
February 2025	$109K
January 2025	$105K
2024
December 2024	$106K
November 2024	$114K
October 2024	$124K
September 2024	$122K
August 2024	$131K
July 2024	$134K
June 2024	$133K
May 2024	$143K
April 2024	$139K
March 2024	$135K
February 2024	$122K
January 2024	$121K
2023
December 2023	$122K
November 2023	$128K
October 2023	$124K
September 2023	$126K
August 2023	$126K
July 2023	$124K
June 2023	$133K
May 2023	$136K
April 2023	$130K
March 2023	$126K
February 2023	$121K
January 2023	$128K
2022
December 2022	$127K
November 2022	$130K
October 2022	$133K
September 2022	$135K
August 2022	$136K
July 2022	$144K
June 2022	$150K
May 2022	$150K
April 2022	$138K
March 2022	$129K
February 2022	$117K
January 2022	$115K
2021
December 2021	$120K
November 2021	$121K
October 2021	$122K
September 2021	$121K
August 2021	$121K
July 2021	$122K
June 2021	$121K
May 2021	$120K
April 2021	$115K
March 2021	$110K
February 2021	$109K
January 2021	$106K
2020
December 2020	$104K
November 2020	$98K
October 2020	$95K
September 2020	$93K
August 2020	$92K
July 2020	$88K
June 2020	$82K
April 2020	$80K
March 2020	$72K
February 2020	$57K
January 2020	$54K
2019
December 2019	$54K
November 2019	$54K
October 2019	$53K
September 2019	$53K
August 2019	$53K
July 2019	$53K
June 2019	$54K
May 2019	$53K
April 2019	$53K
March 2019	$53K
February 2019	$53K
January 2019	$52K
2018
December 2018	$52K
November 2018	$52K
October 2018	$52K
September 2018	$52K
August 2018	$52K
July 2018	$52K
June 2018	$52K
May 2018	$52K
April 2018	$51K
March 2018	$51K
February 2018	$50K
January 2018	$50K
2017
December 2017	$51K
November 2017	$50K
October 2017	$49K
September 2017	$50K
August 2017	$49K
July 2017	$49K
June 2017	$49K
May 2017	$49K
April 2017	$49K
March 2017	$48K
February 2017	$48K
January 2017	$46K
2016
December 2016	$45K
November 2016	$48K
October 2016	$60K
September 2016	$61K
August 2016	$61K

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	0.14	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	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
1630 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$219,100	2	1	1,042	Off Market
1626 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$168,600	3	1	1,200	Off Market
1618 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$146,300	3	1	1,342	Off Market
1614 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$121,600	3	1	1,246	Off Market
1606 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$163,000	3	2	1,366	Off Market
1600 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$172,700	Studio	2	2,040	Off Market
1640 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$100,900	4	1	1,104	Off Market
1644 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$143,300	4	2	1,122	Off Market
1650 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$171,300	4	2	1,364	Off Market
306 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$172,900	3	2	914	Off Market
1658 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$197,400	5	3	2,343	Off Market
1655 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$228,000	4	2	1,978	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1888

Lot Size

0.34 acres

Living Area

1,384 sqft

Price/Sqft

$99

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1636 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1636 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,384 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.34 acres and was built in 1888.

1636 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,384 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1888. It last sold for $48,000 on Feb 20, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $137,700, with a rent estimate of $1,482/month.

Home Details for 1636 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family RoomCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities MicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: MasonryPorch
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1888
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 20, 2017 Source: DMMLS #529211	Sold	$48,000
Jan 25, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$49,900
Nov 23, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$49,900
Mar 7, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$42,500
Nov 14, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$44,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,672	$92,300

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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Frequently asked questions about 1636 E Walnut St

What is 1636 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1636 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $137,700.
What is the price history for 1636 E Walnut St?
1636 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $48,000 in February 2017.
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 1636 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1636 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.34 acres (14,941 sq ft).
Does 1636 E Walnut St have parking?
Yes, 1636 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has on-site parking.