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 1716 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1716 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $121,600 .

What is the price history for 1716 E Walnut St?

1716 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $97,000 in November 2003.

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.

Does 1716 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1716 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1716 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1716 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$121,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
935 sqft

1716 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 3, 2003 for $97,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$122K

Since last month

$500 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$4K (+3.8%)

Since last sale

$24K (+24.5%)

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 +89% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$121K
August 2026	$121K
July 2026	$121K
June 2026	$121K
May 2026	$122K
April 2026	$120K
March 2026	$120K
February 2026	$114K
January 2026	$115K
2025
December 2025	$115K
November 2025	$116K
October 2025	$118K
September 2025	$118K
August 2025	$116K
July 2025	$122K
June 2025	$110K
May 2025	$106K
April 2025	$104K
March 2025	$96K
February 2025	$89K
January 2025	$89K
2024
December 2024	$90K
November 2024	$94K
October 2024	$102K
September 2024	$102K
August 2024	$105K
July 2024	$110K
June 2024	$115K
May 2024	$121K
April 2024	$116K
March 2024	$114K
February 2024	$104K
January 2024	$101K
2023
December 2023	$103K
November 2023	$106K
October 2023	$107K
September 2023	$105K
August 2023	$110K
July 2023	$116K
June 2023	$114K
May 2023	$114K
April 2023	$109K
March 2023	$104K
February 2023	$100K
January 2023	$103K
2022
December 2022	$103K
November 2022	$103K
October 2022	$107K
September 2022	$111K
August 2022	$113K
July 2022	$117K
June 2022	$119K
May 2022	$116K
April 2022	$107K
March 2022	$98K
February 2022	$84K
January 2022	$87K
2021
December 2021	$90K
November 2021	$93K
October 2021	$96K
September 2021	$97K
August 2021	$99K
July 2021	$103K
June 2021	$110K
May 2021	$120K
April 2021	$109K
March 2021	$118K
February 2021	$114K
January 2021	$108K
2020
December 2020	$100K
November 2020	$102K
October 2020	$102K
September 2020	$91K
August 2020	$90K
July 2020	$88K
June 2020	$83K
May 2020	$84K
April 2020	$84K
March 2020	$83K
February 2020	$81K
January 2020	$81K
2019
December 2019	$83K
November 2019	$85K
October 2019	$87K
September 2019	$87K
August 2019	$89K
July 2019	$96K
June 2019	$90K
May 2019	$86K
April 2019	$84K
March 2019	$86K
February 2019	$87K
January 2019	$87K
2018
December 2018	$93K
November 2018	$88K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$83K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$86K
April 2018	$87K
March 2018	$85K
February 2018	$88K
January 2018	$86K
2017
December 2017	$82K
November 2017	$78K
October 2017	$78K
September 2017	$79K
August 2017	$77K
July 2017	$80K
June 2017	$77K
May 2017	$70K
April 2017	$71K
March 2017	$73K
February 2017	$72K
January 2017	$66K
2016
December 2016	$61K
November 2016	$61K
October 2016	$64K
September 2016	$64K

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
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.43	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
1714 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$95,400	3	2	1,190	Off Market
1706 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$171,500	5	3	2,000	Off Market
1704 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$183,100	3	3	2,096	Off Market
275 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	-	2	1	884	Off Market
269 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$129,200	3	1	1,166	Off Market
1707 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$109,200	2	1	905	Off Market
1718 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$152,100	3	1	1,724	Off Market
1726 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$206,500	4	3	1,740	Off Market
1730 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$132,300	4	2	1,353	Off Market
1734 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$133,400	2	1	1,111	Off Market
1736 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$328,100	3	3	2,667	Off Market
310 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$157,500	3	1	1,345	Off Market

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

1905

Living Area

935 sqft

Price/Sqft

$130

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1716 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1716 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 935 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5967 sqft and was built in 1905.

1716 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 935 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1905. It last sold for $97,000 on Nov 3, 2003. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $121,600, with a rent estimate of $1,199/month.

Home Details for 1716 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905Year Updated: 1982
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
Nov 3, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$97,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,329	$108,800

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 1716 E Walnut St

What is 1716 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1716 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $121,600.
What is the price history for 1716 E Walnut St?
1716 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $97,000 in November 2003.
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.
Does 1716 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1716 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1716 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1716 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).