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 1640 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1640 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $100,900 .

What is the price history for 1640 E Walnut St?

1640 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $13,000 in February 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.

How big is the lot at 1640 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1640 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,140 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1640 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,104 sqft

$100,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $722/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$100,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $722/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

1 Bath

1,104 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$101K

Since last month

$500 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$5K (+5.6%)

Since last sale

$88K (+676.9%)

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 +138% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$101K
July 2026	$102K
June 2026	$100K
May 2026	$101K
April 2026	$98K
March 2026	$99K
February 2026	$92K
January 2026	$91K
2025
December 2025	$90K
November 2025	$95K
October 2025	$93K
September 2025	$94K
August 2025	$96K
July 2025	$100K
June 2025	$83K
April 2025	$76K
March 2025	$80K
February 2025	$75K
January 2025	$73K
2024
December 2024	$75K
November 2024	$79K
October 2024	$88K
September 2024	$86K
August 2024	$90K
July 2024	$99K
June 2024	$100K
May 2024	$107K
April 2024	$105K
March 2024	$102K
February 2024	$88K
January 2024	$87K
2023
December 2023	$89K
November 2023	$94K
October 2023	$89K
September 2023	$91K
August 2023	$91K
July 2023	$97K
June 2023	$94K
May 2023	$95K
April 2023	$89K
March 2023	$86K
February 2023	$82K
January 2023	$85K
2022
December 2022	$85K
November 2022	$85K
October 2022	$88K
September 2022	$91K
August 2022	$93K
July 2022	$98K
June 2022	$100K
May 2022	$99K
April 2022	$89K
March 2022	$76K
February 2022	$58K
January 2022	$59K
2021
November 2021	$59K
October 2021	$61K
September 2021	$61K
August 2021	$64K
July 2021	$67K
June 2021	$77K
May 2021	$92K
April 2021	$99K
March 2021	$90K
February 2021	$88K
January 2021	$91K
2020
December 2020	$97K
October 2020	$86K
September 2020	$72K
August 2020	$71K
July 2020	$62K
June 2020	$54K
May 2020	$51K
April 2020	$52K
March 2020	$54K
February 2020	$54K
January 2020	$54K
2019
October 2019	$60K
September 2019	$66K
August 2019	$72K
July 2019	$78K
June 2019	$79K
May 2019	$81K
April 2019	$82K
March 2019	$80K
February 2019	$81K
January 2019	$77K
2018
December 2018	$85K
November 2018	$82K
October 2018	$75K
September 2018	$71K
August 2018	$71K
July 2018	$60K
June 2018	$60K
May 2018	$59K
April 2018	$54K
March 2018	$47K
February 2018	$46K
January 2018	$46K
2017
December 2017	$51K
November 2017	$45K
October 2017	$46K
September 2017	$46K
August 2017	$51K
July 2017	$45K
June 2017	$45K
May 2017	$33K
April 2017	$31K
March 2017	$31K
February 2017	$33K
January 2017	$32K
2016
December 2016	$34K
November 2016	$37K
October 2016	$39K
September 2016	$43K
August 2016	$42K

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
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	0.23	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940

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
1636 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$137,700	3	1.5	1,384	Off Market
1630 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$219,100	2	1	1,042	Off Market
1626 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$168,600	3	1	1,200	Off Market
1618 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$146,300	3	1	1,342	Off Market
1614 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$121,600	3	1	1,246	Off Market
1606 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$163,000	3	2	1,366	Off Market
1644 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$143,300	4	2	1,122	Off Market
1650 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$171,300	4	2	1,364	Off Market
306 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$172,900	3	2	914	Off Market
1658 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$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
1653 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	-	3	1	1,875	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1890

Living Area

1,104 sqft

Price/Sqft

$91

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1640 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1640 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,104 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5140 sqft and was built in 1890.

1640 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,104 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1890. It last sold for $13,000 on Feb 22, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $100,900, with a rent estimate of $1,517/month.

Home Details for 1640 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1890Year Updated: 1929
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5140 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 22, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$13,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$562	$68,600

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 1640 E Walnut St

What is 1640 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1640 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $100,900.
What is the price history for 1640 E Walnut St?
1640 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $13,000 in February 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.
How big is the lot at 1640 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1640 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,140 sq ft).