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 1726 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1726 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $206,500 .

What is the price history for 1726 E Walnut St?

1726 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $66,000 in January 2023.

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 1726 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1726 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 1726 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1726 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.27 acres (11,970 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$206,500

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,740 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

1726 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 27, 2023 for $66,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$207K

Since last month

$8K (-3.7%)

Since last year

$33K (+19.8%)

Since last sale

$136K (+205.5%)

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 +222% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$202K
August 2026	$202K
July 2026	$209K
2025
June 2025	$168K
May 2025	$166K
April 2025	$161K
March 2025	$164K
February 2025	$160K
January 2025	$150K
2024
December 2024	$152K
November 2024	$162K
October 2024	$166K
September 2024	$135K
August 2024	$112K
July 2024	$74K
June 2024	$73K
May 2024	$72K
April 2024	$72K
March 2024	$72K
February 2024	$71K
January 2024	$71K
2023
December 2023	$69K
November 2023	$69K
October 2023	$68K
September 2023	$68K
August 2023	$68K
July 2023	$68K
June 2023	$68K
May 2023	$68K
April 2023	$68K
March 2023	$67K
February 2023	$67K
2022
December 2022	$83K
November 2022	$83K
October 2022	$83K
September 2022	$83K
August 2022	$82K
July 2022	$86K
June 2022	$85K
April 2022	$86K
March 2022	$135K
February 2022	$120K
January 2022	$119K
2021
December 2021	$122K
November 2021	$123K
October 2021	$123K
September 2021	$124K
August 2021	$123K
July 2021	$124K
June 2021	$122K
May 2021	$122K
April 2021	$114K
January 2021	$95K
2020
December 2020	$97K
November 2020	$98K
September 2020	$93K
July 2020	$102K
June 2020	$103K
May 2020	$99K
April 2020	$113K
March 2020	$110K
February 2020	$110K
January 2020	$99K
2019
December 2019	$98K
November 2019	$98K
October 2019	$111K
September 2019	$116K
August 2019	$112K
July 2019	$95K
June 2019	$92K
May 2019	$93K
April 2019	$97K
March 2019	$96K
February 2019	$100K
January 2019	$100K
2018
December 2018	$96K
November 2018	$91K
October 2018	$84K
September 2018	$84K
August 2018	$82K
July 2018	$86K
June 2018	$85K
May 2018	$78K
April 2018	$77K
March 2018	$70K
February 2018	$68K
January 2018	$64K
2017
December 2017	$79K
November 2017	$79K
October 2017	$70K
September 2017	$74K
August 2017	$78K
July 2017	$76K
June 2017	$73K
May 2017	$68K
April 2017	$67K
March 2017	$66K
February 2017	$68K
January 2017	$66K
2016
December 2016	$62K
November 2016	$62K
October 2016	$61K
September 2016	$63K

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
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	-	3	1.5	1,353
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380

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
1718 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$152,100	3	1	1,724	Off Market
1716 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$121,600	3	1	935	Off Market
1714 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$95,400	3	2	1,190	Off Market
1706 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$171,500	5	3	2,000	Off Market
1704 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$183,100	3	3	2,096	Off Market
275 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	-	2	1	884	Off Market
1730 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$132,300	4	2	1,353	Off Market
1734 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$133,400	2	1	1,111	Off Market
1736 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$328,100	3	3	2,667	Off Market
310 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$157,500	3	1	1,345	Off Market
1742 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$143,100	3	1	1,154	Foreclosure
1737 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$82,500	3	1.5	1,252	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1884

Lot Size

0.27 acres

Living Area

1,740 sqft

Price/Sqft

$119

Parking

Garage

About this House

Investment Opportunity!

1726 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,740 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1884. It last sold for $66,000 on Jan 27, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $206,500, with a rent estimate of $2,011/month.

Home Details for 1726 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1884
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 15, 2024 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Apr 18, 2024 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$120,000 Price decreased by 4%
Nov 2, 2023 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$125,000 Price decreased by 30%
Oct 20, 2023 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$179,000
May 12, 2023 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
May 2, 2023 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$99,000 Price decreased by 9%
Mar 28, 2023 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$109,000
Jan 27, 2023 Source: DMMLS #649483	Sold	$66,000
Aug 31, 2022 Source: DMMLS #649483	Pending	$85,500
Aug 1, 2022 Source: DMMLS #649483	PendingToActive	$85,500
May 5, 2022 Source: DMMLS #649483	Pending	$85,500
Apr 26, 2022 Source: DMMLS #649483	PendingToActive	$85,500
Apr 20, 2022 Source: DMMLS #649483	Pending	$85,500
Apr 11, 2022 Source: DMMLS #649483	Listed For Sale	$85,500
Oct 15, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$38,000
Aug 17, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$38,000
Jan 21, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$18,600
Jan 4, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$18,600 Price decreased by 7%
Dec 10, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$20,000
Dec 6, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$60,000
Sep 5, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$34,500
Jan 5, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$35,000
Oct 2, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$19,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,280	$123,100

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

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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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Frequently asked questions about 1726 E Walnut St

What is 1726 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1726 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $206,500.
What is the price history for 1726 E Walnut St?
1726 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $66,000 in January 2023.
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 1726 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1726 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 1726 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1726 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.27 acres (11,970 sq ft).