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 1643 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1643 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $111,900 .

What is the price history for 1643 E Walnut St?

1643 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $34,500 in March 1999.

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 1643 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1643 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).

Does 1643 E Walnut St have a garage?

Yes, 1643 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$111,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,252 sqft

1643 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 16, 1999 for $34,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$112K

Since last month

$0 (0%)

Since last year

$5K (+5.1%)

Since last sale

$77K (+223.5%)

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 +137% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$112K
July 2026	$112K
June 2026	$112K
May 2026	$113K
April 2026	$111K
March 2026	$109K
February 2026	$104K
January 2026	$106K
2025
December 2025	$104K
November 2025	$107K
October 2025	$107K
September 2025	$108K
August 2025	$106K
July 2025	$111K
June 2025	$99K
May 2025	$95K
April 2025	$93K
March 2025	$92K
February 2025	$87K
January 2025	$87K
2024
December 2024	$88K
November 2024	$90K
October 2024	$100K
September 2024	$99K
August 2024	$103K
July 2024	$108K
June 2024	$110K
May 2024	$116K
April 2024	$108K
March 2024	$106K
February 2024	$98K
January 2024	$96K
2023
December 2023	$98K
November 2023	$102K
October 2023	$99K
September 2023	$99K
August 2023	$101K
July 2023	$104K
June 2023	$103K
May 2023	$104K
April 2023	$100K
March 2023	$95K
February 2023	$91K
January 2023	$94K
2022
December 2022	$93K
November 2022	$89K
October 2022	$91K
September 2022	$93K
August 2022	$94K
July 2022	$98K
June 2022	$100K
May 2022	$98K
April 2022	$90K
March 2022	$82K
February 2022	$70K
January 2022	$71K
2021
December 2021	$70K
November 2021	$73K
October 2021	$74K
September 2021	$74K
August 2021	$76K
July 2021	$79K
June 2021	$80K
May 2021	$101K
April 2021	$101K
March 2021	$100K
February 2021	$89K
January 2021	$93K
2020
December 2020	$94K
November 2020	$95K
October 2020	$89K
September 2020	$80K
August 2020	$74K
July 2020	$70K
June 2020	$63K
May 2020	$61K
April 2020	$69K
January 2020	$66K
2019
December 2019	$70K
November 2019	$71K
October 2019	$78K
September 2019	$80K
August 2019	$78K
July 2019	$84K
June 2019	$87K
May 2019	$86K
April 2019	$87K
March 2019	$87K
February 2019	$86K
January 2019	$86K
2018
December 2018	$87K
November 2018	$84K
October 2018	$81K
September 2018	$71K
August 2018	$73K
July 2018	$61K
June 2018	$61K
May 2018	$62K
April 2018	$64K
March 2018	$62K
February 2018	$60K
January 2018	$57K
2017
December 2017	$69K
November 2017	$69K
October 2017	$70K
September 2017	$70K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$63K
June 2017	$55K
May 2017	$55K
April 2017	$53K
March 2017	$53K
February 2017	$57K
January 2017	$57K
2016
December 2016	$58K
November 2016	$57K
October 2016	$56K
September 2016	$53K
August 2016	$47K

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
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768

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
1645 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$185,000	4	1.5	1,374	Off Market
1651 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$114,600	2	1	1,196	Off Market
294 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$103,700	1	1	757	Off Market
292 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$89,600	3	1	829	Off Market
1657 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$125,200	2	1	753	Off Market
1641 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$128,400	2	1	894	Off Market
1619 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$215,100	3	1	1,100	Off Market
1615 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$145,200	3	2	963	Off Market
1617 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$155,000	3	1.5	963	For Sale
1611 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$161,600	3	1	1,396	Off Market
1607 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$250,000	4	3	1,828	For Sale

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

1900

Living Area

1,252 sqft

Price/Sqft

$89

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1643 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1643 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,252 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5967 sqft and was built in 1900.

1643 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,252 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1900. It last sold for $34,500 on Mar 16, 1999. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $111,900, with a rent estimate of $1,173/month.

Home Details for 1643 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5967 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 16, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$34,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,022	$114,100

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

Capitol East

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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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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 1643 E Walnut St

What is 1643 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1643 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $111,900.
What is the price history for 1643 E Walnut St?
1643 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $34,500 in March 1999.
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 1643 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1643 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).
Does 1643 E Walnut St have a garage?
Yes, 1643 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.