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 1642 E 14th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1642 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA is $164,100 .

What is the price history for 1642 E 14th St?

1642 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $110,000 in May 2022.

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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 1642 E 14th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1642 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1642 E 14th St?

The lot at 1642 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,400 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$164,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,565 sqft

1642 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,135/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 6, 2022 for $110,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$164K

Since last month

$3K (+2.1%)

Since last year

$100 (-0.1%)

Since last sale

$54K (+49.2%)

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 +300% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$164K
August 2026	$162K
July 2026	$161K
June 2026	$158K
May 2026	$159K
April 2026	$158K
March 2026	$161K
February 2026	$157K
January 2026	$158K
2025
December 2025	$155K
November 2025	$159K
October 2025	$160K
September 2025	$159K
August 2025	$164K
July 2025	$160K
June 2025	$167K
May 2025	$166K
April 2025	$166K
March 2025	$161K
February 2025	$153K
January 2025	$154K
2024
December 2024	$159K
November 2024	$159K
October 2024	$156K
September 2024	$159K
August 2024	$164K
July 2024	$168K
June 2024	$169K
May 2024	$169K
April 2024	$168K
March 2024	$164K
February 2024	$160K
January 2024	$157K
2023
December 2023	$156K
November 2023	$154K
October 2023	$159K
September 2023	$155K
August 2023	$160K
July 2023	$167K
June 2023	$165K
May 2023	$165K
April 2023	$163K
March 2023	$163K
February 2023	$170K
January 2023	$176K
2022
December 2022	$176K
November 2022	$177K
October 2022	$177K
September 2022	$174K
August 2022	$170K
July 2022	$173K
June 2022	$180K
May 2022	$165K
April 2022	$152K
March 2022	$152K
February 2022	$152K
January 2022	$151K
2021
December 2021	$152K
November 2021	$152K
October 2021	$152K
September 2021	$154K
August 2021	$157K
July 2021	$159K
June 2021	$160K
May 2021	$163K
April 2021	$158K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$147K
January 2021	$144K
2020
December 2020	$149K
November 2020	$144K
October 2020	$143K
September 2020	$139K
August 2020	$136K
July 2020	$134K
June 2020	$133K
May 2020	$131K
April 2020	$130K
March 2020	$126K
February 2020	$128K
January 2020	$125K
2019
December 2019	$122K
November 2019	$121K
October 2019	$116K
September 2019	$114K
August 2019	$115K
July 2019	$110K
June 2019	$119K
May 2019	$117K
April 2019	$114K
March 2019	$109K
February 2019	$106K
January 2019	$105K
2018
December 2018	$102K
November 2018	$97K
October 2018	$92K
September 2018	$95K
August 2018	$97K
July 2018	$97K
June 2018	$97K
May 2018	$97K
April 2018	$97K
March 2018	$98K
February 2018	$90K
January 2018	$91K
2017
December 2017	$88K
November 2017	$71K
October 2017	$54K
September 2017	$44K
August 2017	$44K
July 2017	$43K
June 2017	$43K
May 2017	$43K
April 2017	$43K
March 2017	$42K
February 2017	$42K
January 2017	$42K
2016
December 2016	$42K
November 2016	$42K
October 2016	$42K
September 2016	$41K

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
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519

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
1646 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$253,700	5	2	1,860	Off Market
1700 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$300,000	5	3	1,617	For Sale
1706 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$231,800	4	1.5	1,856	Off Market
1710 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$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
1716 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$200,000	4	1	1,300	Recently Sold
1636 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$168,900	2	1	936	Off Market
1632 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$155,000	2	1	1,134	For Sale
1630 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$145,300	2	1	838	Off Market
1624 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$197,800	3	2	1,189	Off Market
1622 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$164,000	2	1	871	Off Market
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$58,000	2	1	968	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1642 E 14th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1913

1,565 sqft

$105/sqft

Garage

About this House

Large 3 bedroom home close to interstates, schools and downtown. It features open floor plan with huge living room, dining room and kitchen. Good size bedrooms. Lots of original woodwork. Oversize 1 car detached garage Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.

1642 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,565 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1913. It last sold for $110,000 on May 6, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $164,100, with a rent estimate of $1,435/month.

Home Details for 1642 E 14th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1913Year Updated: 1923
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7400 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 6, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$110,000
Oct 15, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$37,500
Aug 1, 2014 Source: DMMLS #436850	Sold	$23,000
Apr 23, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$0
Mar 7, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$10,000 Price decreased by 77%
Mar 6, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$43,900 Price decreased by 12%
Feb 13, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$49,900 Price decreased by 9%
Jan 15, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$54,900 Price decreased by 21%
Dec 17, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$69,900
Jul 30, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$79,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,356	$143,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

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
4 Reviews

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

26 Homes For You
Buy: $19.9k - $320k

See Local Highlights

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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 "
0
Flag
Wendy F. H.
Resident
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."
6
Flag
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."
6
Flag
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. "
4
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 1642 E 14th St

What is 1642 E 14th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1642 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA is $164,100.
What is the price history for 1642 E 14th St?
1642 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $110,000 in May 2022.
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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 1642 E 14th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1642 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1642 E 14th St?
The lot at 1642 E 14th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,400 sq ft).