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 1639 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1639 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $192,100 .

What is the price history for 1639 E 13th St?

1639 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $115,000 in April 2017.

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 1639 E 13th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1639 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1639 E 13th St?

The lot at 1639 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$192,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
943 sqft

1639 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,350/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 20, 2017 for $115,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$192K

Since last month

$200 (-0.1%)

Since last year

$4K (+2.1%)

Since last sale

$77K (+67%)

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 +65% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$192K
August 2026	$192K
July 2026	$190K
June 2026	$190K
May 2026	$187K
April 2026	$187K
March 2026	$187K
February 2026	$185K
January 2026	$183K
2025
December 2025	$184K
November 2025	$185K
October 2025	$188K
September 2025	$188K
August 2025	$192K
July 2025	$191K
June 2025	$192K
May 2025	$192K
April 2025	$191K
March 2025	$189K
February 2025	$183K
January 2025	$183K
2024
December 2024	$184K
November 2024	$188K
October 2024	$187K
September 2024	$187K
August 2024	$185K
July 2024	$187K
June 2024	$187K
May 2024	$188K
April 2024	$188K
March 2024	$184K
February 2024	$182K
January 2024	$180K
2023
December 2023	$181K
November 2023	$180K
October 2023	$180K
September 2023	$181K
August 2023	$181K
July 2023	$181K
June 2023	$180K
May 2023	$175K
April 2023	$172K
March 2023	$167K
February 2023	$162K
January 2023	$160K
2022
December 2022	$161K
November 2022	$161K
October 2022	$165K
September 2022	$167K
August 2022	$167K
July 2022	$167K
June 2022	$167K
May 2022	$165K
April 2022	$160K
March 2022	$157K
February 2022	$154K
January 2022	$153K
2021
December 2021	$154K
November 2021	$154K
October 2021	$155K
September 2021	$155K
August 2021	$157K
July 2021	$157K
June 2021	$158K
May 2021	$158K
April 2021	$152K
March 2021	$146K
February 2021	$139K
January 2021	$139K
2020
December 2020	$136K
November 2020	$134K
October 2020	$137K
September 2020	$137K
August 2020	$135K
July 2020	$136K
June 2020	$133K
May 2020	$129K
April 2020	$129K
March 2020	$128K
February 2020	$127K
January 2020	$128K
2019
December 2019	$127K
November 2019	$127K
October 2019	$126K
September 2019	$126K
August 2019	$126K
July 2019	$126K
June 2019	$127K
May 2019	$125K
April 2019	$126K
March 2019	$126K
February 2019	$126K
January 2019	$124K
2018
December 2018	$123K
November 2018	$122K
October 2018	$123K
September 2018	$123K
August 2018	$123K
July 2018	$123K
June 2018	$122K
May 2018	$122K
April 2018	$120K
March 2018	$120K
February 2018	$119K
January 2018	$119K
2017
December 2017	$120K
November 2017	$119K
October 2017	$117K
September 2017	$118K
August 2017	$117K
July 2017	$116K
June 2017	$116K
May 2017	$116K
April 2017	$115K
March 2017	$113K
February 2017	$120K
January 2017	$117K
2016
December 2016	$116K
November 2016	$117K
October 2016	$117K
September 2016	$117K

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
1505 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$125,000	10/09/25	3	2	1,215
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1427 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.23	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
1635 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$216,500	3	2	1,420	Off Market
1631 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$198,200	3	1	1,692	Off Market
1627 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$195,500	4	2	2,054	Off Market
1625 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$182,000	3	1	1,196	Off Market
1621 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$212,000	2	2	1,044	Off Market
1617 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$236,600	3	2	1,000	Off Market
1643 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$191,900	3	1	1,859	Off Market
1647 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$169,500	2	1	1,125	Off Market
1310 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$154,500	2	1	1,290	Off Market
1701 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$151,000	3	1	1,132	Off Market
1705 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$158,100	2	1	896	Off Market
1711 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$205,600	4	1	1,838	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 1924

943 sqft

$204/sqft

Garage

About this House

Step inside and it'll feel like home! This welcoming bungalow features a lovely three season porch, hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, and many updates throughout. With two decent-sized bedrooms up and two non-conforming bedrooms in the basement, there is plenty of space for storage, a playroom or hobby room. Several updates in the last 5 years include a tankless water heater, driveway, granite countertops in the kitchen, and carpet. The water line from the house to the street is new as well! Feel safe with a Vivint Security System and security lighting. Tons of garage space! This house comes with TWO garages (one with heat) and a shed. The back yard offers privacy with a wooden fence. Enjoy a barbeque with friends on your large concrete patio and play a game of basketball with your mounted basketball hoop! Home also has a removable pool on a slab of concrete that can either stay or go, your choice! With functionality and charm, this home is the best of both worlds!

1639 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 943 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1924. It last sold for $115,000 on Apr 20, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $192,100, with a rent estimate of $1,333/month.

Home Details for 1639 E 13th 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
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1924Year Updated: 2004
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7971 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 20, 2017 Source: DMMLS #534014	Sold	$115,000
Mar 13, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$115,000
Mar 10, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$115,000
Apr 2, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$92,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,992	$179,600

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
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
14y 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 1639 E 13th St

What is 1639 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1639 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $192,100.
What is the price history for 1639 E 13th St?
1639 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $115,000 in April 2017.
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 1639 E 13th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1639 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1639 E 13th St?
The lot at 1639 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).