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 1707 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1707 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $106,400 .

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.

What are the closest schools to 1707 E Walnut St?

The closest schools to 1707 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).

How big is the lot at 1707 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1707 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$106,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
905 sqft

1707 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$106K

Since last month

$400 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$9K (+8.9%)

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 +96% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$106K
August 2026	$106K
July 2026	$107K
June 2026	$107K
May 2026	$111K
April 2026	$105K
March 2026	$105K
February 2026	$101K
January 2026	$101K
2025
December 2025	$99K
November 2025	$101K
October 2025	$100K
September 2025	$102K
August 2025	$98K
July 2025	$100K
June 2025	$95K
May 2025	$92K
April 2025	$91K
March 2025	$80K
February 2025	$77K
January 2025	$74K
2024
December 2024	$74K
November 2024	$77K
October 2024	$86K
September 2024	$85K
August 2024	$86K
July 2024	$94K
June 2024	$97K
May 2024	$101K
April 2024	$96K
March 2024	$92K
February 2024	$86K
January 2024	$85K
2023
December 2023	$86K
November 2023	$90K
October 2023	$89K
September 2023	$87K
August 2023	$90K
July 2023	$93K
June 2023	$91K
May 2023	$92K
April 2023	$88K
March 2023	$84K
February 2023	$85K
January 2023	$90K
2022
December 2022	$90K
November 2022	$90K
October 2022	$94K
September 2022	$97K
August 2022	$98K
July 2022	$102K
June 2022	$104K
May 2022	$102K
April 2022	$97K
March 2022	$97K
February 2022	$97K
January 2022	$96K
2021
December 2021	$97K
November 2021	$99K
October 2021	$100K
September 2021	$100K
August 2021	$102K
July 2021	$103K
June 2021	$105K
May 2021	$105K
April 2021	$103K
March 2021	$97K
February 2021	$93K
January 2021	$93K
2020
December 2020	$95K
November 2020	$93K
October 2020	$86K
September 2020	$78K
August 2020	$74K
July 2020	$70K
June 2020	$68K
May 2020	$70K
April 2020	$72K
March 2020	$72K
February 2020	$71K
January 2020	$71K
2019
December 2019	$70K
November 2019	$69K
October 2019	$71K
September 2019	$70K
August 2019	$72K
July 2019	$80K
June 2019	$74K
May 2019	$72K
April 2019	$71K
March 2019	$70K
February 2019	$69K
January 2019	$68K
2018
December 2018	$68K
November 2018	$65K
October 2018	$63K
September 2018	$65K
August 2018	$62K
July 2018	$59K
June 2018	$58K
May 2018	$58K
April 2018	$55K
March 2018	$51K
February 2018	$47K
January 2018	$54K
2017
December 2017	$50K
November 2017	$49K
October 2017	$54K
September 2017	$39K
August 2017	$39K
July 2017	$37K
June 2017	$38K
May 2017	$53K
April 2017	$53K
March 2017	$54K
February 2017	$55K
January 2017	$54K
2016
December 2016	$56K
November 2016	$57K
October 2016	$59K
September 2016	$54K

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
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891

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
1709 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$205,000	3	1.5	927	Recently Sold
1715 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$146,200	3	2	1,537	Off Market
1723 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$163,000	4	1	2,302	Off Market
1726 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$241,600	4	2	2,290	Off Market
1716 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$157,700	2	1	964	Off Market
261 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$91,900	2	1	1,186	Off Market
269 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$126,300	3	1	1,166	Off Market
275 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	-	2	1	884	Off Market
1704 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$180,200	3	3	2,096	Off Market
1706 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$168,400	5	3	2,000	Off Market
1714 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$95,400	3	2	1,190	Off Market
1716 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$120,800	3	1	935	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1899

Living Area

905 sqft

Price/Sqft

$118

About this House

Good rental or inexpensive home to live in. 2 good size bedrooms up and a possible 3rd on main level. Otherwise could use it as a living room and formal dining room. Needs work. Nice yard in the back. *Home has dirt basement.*

1707 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 905 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1899. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $106,400, with a rent estimate of $1,118/month.

Home Details for 1707 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1899Year Updated: 1994
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5967 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 2, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$43,500
Jun 22, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$43,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,876	$106,300

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

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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 1707 E Walnut St

What is 1707 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1707 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $106,400.
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.
What are the closest schools to 1707 E Walnut St?
The closest schools to 1707 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).
How big is the lot at 1707 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1707 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).