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

OFF MARKET

1638 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,136 sqft

$164,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 15, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,114/mo*

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$164,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 15, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,114/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,136 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Description

Very well cared home with beautiful original woodwork. French doors between the living room and dining room. Built-in hutch in dining room. There are 9 foot ceilings throughout. Both bedrooms are a nice size and have closets with custom shelving. The entire living area has hardwood flooring, with tile in the kitchen and bathroom. All rooms have ceiling fans. There's a thermostat controlled attic fan and central air. Outside there's an inviting, open front porch, a shed, 2 car detached garage and the backyard is fenced in.

1638 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,136 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1916. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $164,400, with a rent estimate of $1,384/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Porch

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1638 E 13th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDisposalRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: MasonryLawnPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8102 sqft

Price History for 1638 E 13th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/25/2015	$79,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/14/2014	$79,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $15,100 (-16%)
08/08/2014	$95,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,682
Assessment	$162,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1638 E 13th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $173,200
2 bd
1 ba
1,064 sqft
1640 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $152,000
2 bd
1 ba
928 sqft
1217 E Jefferson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,700
4 bd
1 ba
1,596 sqft
1644 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Century 21 Signature
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,500
3 bd
2 ba
2,143 sqft
1700 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $224,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,464 sqft
1704 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $217,500
4 bd
2 ba
1,760 sqft
1710 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,042 sqft
1634 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $158,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,209 sqft
1630 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,554 sqft
1626 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,616 sqft
1622 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,533 sqft
1618 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
PENDING
$224,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,302 sqft
1614 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Spire Real Estate

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $23.9k - $410k

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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
3y 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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