1657 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316
Capitol East
2 Beds
1 Bath
753 sqft
$126,995
Last Sold: Sep 18, 2025
2% over list $125K
$169/sqft
$126,995
Last Sold: Sep 18, 2025
2% over list $125K
$169/sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
753 sqft
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Description
Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home nestled on a desirable corner lot on the east side of Des Moines just minutes from the Iowa State Fairgrounds and downtown! Centrally located for easy access to everything the city has to offer, this home features a fully fenced-in yard perfect for pets, play, or your own garden oasis. Inside, enjoy peace of mind with major updates already done for you including a brand new A/C unit in 2024, newer roof, and a furnace replaced in 2018. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor, this property offers great value, comfort, and convenience. Don't miss your opportunity to make it yours!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 25, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$169/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 1657 E Walnut St
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 753 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Refrigerator, StoveRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One Half |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Brick/Mortar |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 29 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1885 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story |
Property Information Parcel Number: 04005582000000 |
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Price List Price: $125,000Price Per Sqft: $169/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sat Aug 16 2025 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Building Area Building Area: 753 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 3005.64 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 720259Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 253-3948Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-04005582000000-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Antonio Romero, (515) 253-3948
EXIT Realty & Associates
Bought with: Gamboa, Adamarys, (515) 633-7677, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#720259
Price History for 1657 E Walnut St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 09/18/2025 | $126,995 | Sold | DMMLS #720259 |
| 08/16/2025 | $125,000 | Pending | DMMLS #720259 |
| 07/22/2025 | $125,000 | PendingToActive | DMMLS #720259 |
| 07/01/2025 | $125,000 | Pending | DMMLS #720259 |
| 06/13/2025 | $125,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #720259 |
| 06/03/2016 | $18,000 | Sold | DMMLS #516581 |
| 05/12/2016 | $15,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 05/04/2016 | $15,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/05/2012 | $35,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 02/02/2012 | $35,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 10/26/2011 | $28,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/26/2011 | $28,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 11/18/2010 | $38,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 08/15/2000 | $41,500 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $1,342 |
| Assessment | $76,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1657 E Walnut St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.23 | Single-Family Home | $95,000 | 01/26/26 | 2 | 1 | 833 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $140,000 | 08/29/25 | 2 | 1 | 768 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $141,000 | 06/02/25 | 2 | 1 | 936 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $55,000 | 10/24/25 | 2 | 1 | 681 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $185,000 | 06/27/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,174 | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $110,000 | 08/22/25 | 2 | 1 | 664 | |
0.04 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 12/11/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 927 | |
0.05 | Single-Family Home | $95,000 | 09/23/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,190 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1657 E Walnut St.
- Hiatt Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 529 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageJoseph Green and Sarah Smith(principal and associate principal)condone bullying and retaliation by teachers on students. Once you say something twice they get mad, refuse to return phone calls or emails, and if you go to the district office they blame the kid becase they are scared silent of the teachers union. Complete and utter failures and cowards as administrators. It's the band teacher who is the bully. 5 phone calls later 5 incidents by the teacher later, it is now the child's fault.Parent Review3mo ago - Capitol View Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 505 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagemy 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 Review8y ago - East High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 2040 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTreats children like they are preparing them for prison.Other Review2y ago 
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What Locals Say about Capitol East
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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
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1657 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 753 sqft single-family home built in 1885. 1657 E Walnut St is located in Capitol East, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 1657 E Walnut St was last sold on Sep 18, 2025 for $126,995 (2% higher than the asking price of $125,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1657 E Walnut St is $125,800.