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 1728 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1728 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $152,300 .

What is the price history for 1728 E 12th St?

1728 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $110,000 in May 2019.

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 1728 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1728 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1728 E 12th St?

The lot at 1728 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,236 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$152,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,486 sqft

1728 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 7, 2019 for $110,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$152K

Since last month

$6K (+3.8%)

Since last year

$5K (+3.4%)

Since last sale

$44K (+39.7%)

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 +63% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$154K
August 2026	$151K
July 2026	$148K
June 2026	$149K
May 2026	$153K
April 2026	$146K
March 2026	$141K
February 2026	$134K
January 2026	$138K
2025
December 2025	$139K
November 2025	$143K
October 2025	$140K
September 2025	$146K
August 2025	$149K
July 2025	$156K
June 2025	$151K
May 2025	$151K
April 2025	$149K
March 2025	$144K
February 2025	$134K
January 2025	$137K
2024
December 2024	$138K
November 2024	$156K
October 2024	$148K
September 2024	$149K
August 2024	$155K
July 2024	$160K
June 2024	$161K
May 2024	$159K
April 2024	$155K
March 2024	$147K
February 2024	$142K
January 2024	$139K
2023
December 2023	$140K
November 2023	$141K
October 2023	$142K
September 2023	$141K
August 2023	$143K
July 2023	$153K
June 2023	$152K
May 2023	$146K
April 2023	$143K
March 2023	$142K
February 2023	$148K
January 2023	$154K
2022
December 2022	$155K
November 2022	$159K
October 2022	$163K
September 2022	$165K
August 2022	$166K
July 2022	$167K
June 2022	$169K
May 2022	$166K
April 2022	$160K
March 2022	$157K
February 2022	$152K
January 2022	$152K
2021
December 2021	$154K
November 2021	$154K
October 2021	$155K
September 2021	$156K
August 2021	$157K
July 2021	$158K
June 2021	$158K
May 2021	$157K
April 2021	$152K
March 2021	$149K
February 2021	$142K
January 2021	$143K
2020
December 2020	$144K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$147K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$138K
July 2020	$138K
June 2020	$137K
May 2020	$134K
April 2020	$135K
March 2020	$131K
February 2020	$131K
January 2020	$129K
2019
December 2019	$124K
November 2019	$121K
October 2019	$117K
September 2019	$115K
August 2019	$119K
July 2019	$114K
June 2019	$112K
May 2019	$110K
April 2019	$103K
March 2019	$108K
February 2019	$107K
January 2019	$107K
2018
December 2018	$96K
November 2018	$94K
October 2018	$96K
September 2018	$92K
August 2018	$88K
July 2018	$91K
June 2018	$95K
May 2018	$97K
April 2018	$99K
March 2018	$101K
February 2018	$95K
January 2018	$92K
2017
December 2017	$91K
November 2017	$89K
October 2017	$88K
September 2017	$87K
August 2017	$82K
July 2017	$109K
June 2017	$109K
May 2017	$109K
April 2017	$106K
March 2017	$103K
February 2017	$104K
January 2017	$104K
2016
December 2016	$101K
November 2016	$101K
October 2016	$101K
September 2016	$94K

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
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519

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
1730 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$184,600	3	1	1,498	Off Market
1732 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$166,400	3	1	1,380	Off Market
1804 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$233,600	4	2	2,017	Off Market
1808 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$167,100	3	1	1,416	Off Market
1810 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$226,000	3	1.5	2,207	Off Market
1816 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$233,300	3	2	1,498	Off Market
1722 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$176,400	3	2	1,392	Off Market
1102 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$203,300	3	1	1,445	Off Market
1718 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$195,200	3	1	1,548	Off Market
1719 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$145,600	2	1	1,134	Off Market
1721 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$320,400	4	1.5	1,584	Off Market
1725 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$198,300	3	2	1,521	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1913

1,486 sqft

$102/sqft

Garage

About this House

Here is a great two story. New roof on home and garage, newer furnace and great oak trim with an oversized two car plus shop area detached garage and even a large storage shed. A rear porch leads to a huge 20 x 15 rear deck. Even an unfinished 3rd story walk up attic to expand. NFC means $12,500 free possible.

1728 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,486 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1913. It last sold for $110,000 on May 7, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $152,300, with a rent estimate of $1,494/month.

Home Details for 1728 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1913
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10236 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 7, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$110,000
Aug 9, 2013 Source: DMMLS #417307	Sold	$75,500
May 9, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,900
Oct 23, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$78,000
Sep 30, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$78,000 Price decreased by 1%
Jul 29, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,000 Price decreased by 6%
Jul 2, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$84,000
May 24, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$84,000
May 22, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$84,000 Price decreased by 9%
Jan 11, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$92,000 Price decreased by 8%
Aug 6, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$99,999
Nov 18, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$88,000
May 28, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$69,500
Aug 22, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$61,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,166	$133,500

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

Findley Elementary School
K-6
Public
319 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $19.9k - $320k

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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
13y 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 1728 E 12th St

What is 1728 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1728 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $152,300.
What is the price history for 1728 E 12th St?
1728 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $110,000 in May 2019.
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 1728 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1728 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1728 E 12th St?
The lot at 1728 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,236 sq ft).