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 1705 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1705 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $158,100 .

What is the price history for 1705 E 13th St?

1705 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $74,500 in November 2015.

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 1705 E 13th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1705 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1705 E 13th St?

The lot at 1705 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,445 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$158,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
896 sqft

1705 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,131/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 19, 2015 for $74,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$158K

Since last month

$200 (-0.1%)

Since last year

$7K (+4.8%)

Since last sale

$84K (+112.2%)

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 +105% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$158K
August 2026	$158K
July 2026	$158K
June 2026	$156K
May 2026	$155K
April 2026	$154K
March 2026	$156K
February 2026	$153K
January 2026	$151K
2025
December 2025	$151K
November 2025	$153K
October 2025	$155K
September 2025	$151K
August 2025	$154K
July 2025	$153K
June 2025	$154K
May 2025	$155K
April 2025	$154K
March 2025	$151K
February 2025	$146K
January 2025	$146K
2024
December 2024	$147K
November 2024	$151K
October 2024	$150K
September 2024	$150K
August 2024	$147K
July 2024	$148K
June 2024	$149K
May 2024	$151K
April 2024	$151K
March 2024	$149K
February 2024	$147K
January 2024	$146K
2023
December 2023	$145K
November 2023	$144K
October 2023	$145K
September 2023	$144K
August 2023	$146K
July 2023	$147K
June 2023	$145K
May 2023	$144K
April 2023	$141K
March 2023	$137K
February 2023	$131K
January 2023	$128K
2022
December 2022	$128K
November 2022	$128K
October 2022	$132K
September 2022	$134K
August 2022	$134K
July 2022	$135K
June 2022	$136K
May 2022	$134K
April 2022	$129K
March 2022	$126K
February 2022	$124K
January 2022	$123K
2021
December 2021	$124K
November 2021	$125K
October 2021	$126K
September 2021	$127K
August 2021	$130K
July 2021	$131K
June 2021	$133K
May 2021	$136K
April 2021	$133K
March 2021	$131K
February 2021	$127K
January 2021	$125K
2020
December 2020	$124K
November 2020	$122K
October 2020	$121K
September 2020	$118K
August 2020	$113K
July 2020	$111K
June 2020	$110K
May 2020	$110K
April 2020	$103K
March 2020	$102K
February 2020	$102K
January 2020	$101K
2019
December 2019	$100K
November 2019	$100K
October 2019	$104K
September 2019	$104K
August 2019	$103K
July 2019	$103K
June 2019	$102K
May 2019	$100K
April 2019	$99K
March 2019	$97K
February 2019	$95K
January 2019	$94K
2018
December 2018	$89K
November 2018	$87K
October 2018	$86K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$86K
June 2018	$85K
May 2018	$86K
April 2018	$84K
March 2018	$84K
February 2018	$83K
January 2018	$83K
2017
December 2017	$84K
November 2017	$83K
October 2017	$82K
September 2017	$82K
August 2017	$82K
July 2017	$81K
June 2017	$80K
May 2017	$81K
April 2017	$80K
March 2017	$79K
February 2017	$79K
January 2017	$78K
2016
December 2016	$78K
November 2016	$78K
October 2016	$78K
September 2016	$77K

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
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.48	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840

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
1701 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$151,000	3	1	1,132	Off Market
1310 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$154,500	2	1	1,290	Off Market
1647 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$169,500	2	1	1,125	Off Market
1643 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$191,900	3	1	1,859	Off Market
1639 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$192,100	2	2	943	Off Market
1635 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$216,500	3	2	1,420	Off Market
1711 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$205,600	4	1	1,838	Off Market
1715 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$224,500	3	2	1,684	Off Market
1717 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$231,700	4	1.5	1,756	Off Market
1721 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$196,400	3	2	1,114	Off Market
1725 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$181,200	2	1	1,107	Off Market
1803 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$254,000	3	2	2,038	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1918

896 sqft

$176/sqft

Garage

About this House

Estate Sale: Exceptionally Well Cared For & Recently Updated 2-3 BR Bungalow with Walk-up Attic & Semi-Finished Basement... Remodeled Kitchen W/New Cabinets, Counters, Breakfast Bar, & Appliances including Gas Stove, Double Door Refrigerator W/Ice & Water, Built-in Microwave & Dishwasher. Dining Area W/Slider to 16' Back Deck & Private Fenced Backyard. 16' Living Room, 2 Bedrooms & Updated Full Bath. 30' Walk-up Attic W/Closets & Storage areas (Was a bedroom but no present heat source). Semi-finished Basement (needs carpeting), Hi-E Lennox Furnace & AC, Laundry Room W/Utility sink & Washer included. One Car Garage W/Electric. Double Pane Vinyl Replacement Windows, 100 Amp Electric Service. Great House, Great Price, Great Neighborhood!

1705 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 896 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1918. It last sold for $74,500 on Nov 19, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $158,100, with a rent estimate of $1,180/month.

Home Details for 1705 E 13th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other, ShingleFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5445 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 19, 2015 Source: DMMLS #504781	Sold	$74,500
Sep 23, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$74,500
Sep 27, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$61,890
Aug 11, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$56,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,590	$125,900

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
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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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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 1705 E 13th St

What is 1705 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1705 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $158,100.
What is the price history for 1705 E 13th St?
1705 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $74,500 in November 2015.
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 1705 E 13th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1705 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1705 E 13th St?
The lot at 1705 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,445 sq ft).