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 1731 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1731 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $229,000 .

What is the price history for 1731 E 12th St?

1731 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $63,500 in October 2014.

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.

How big is the lot at 1731 E 12th St?

The lot at 1731 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).

Does 1731 E 12th St have a garage?

Yes, 1731 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$229,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,778 sqft

1731 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 10, 2014 for $63,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$229K

Since last month

$3K (+1.2%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.9%)

Since last sale

$169K (+265.4%)

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 +234% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$232K
August 2026	$232K
July 2026	$229K
June 2026	$228K
May 2026	$227K
April 2026	$225K
March 2026	$227K
February 2026	$225K
January 2026	$221K
2025
December 2025	$222K
November 2025	$225K
October 2025	$225K
September 2025	$223K
August 2025	$228K
July 2025	$228K
June 2025	$231K
May 2025	$231K
April 2025	$230K
March 2025	$226K
February 2025	$218K
January 2025	$215K
2024
December 2024	$219K
November 2024	$222K
October 2024	$217K
September 2024	$215K
August 2024	$210K
July 2024	$214K
June 2024	$216K
May 2024	$219K
April 2024	$221K
March 2024	$218K
February 2024	$215K
January 2024	$210K
2023
December 2023	$210K
November 2023	$209K
October 2023	$210K
September 2023	$210K
August 2023	$212K
July 2023	$221K
June 2023	$219K
May 2023	$214K
April 2023	$210K
March 2023	$204K
February 2023	$196K
January 2023	$193K
2022
December 2022	$192K
November 2022	$192K
October 2022	$199K
September 2022	$200K
August 2022	$202K
July 2022	$205K
June 2022	$208K
May 2022	$207K
April 2022	$201K
March 2022	$199K
February 2022	$198K
January 2022	$197K
2021
December 2021	$199K
November 2021	$198K
October 2021	$198K
September 2021	$199K
August 2021	$201K
July 2021	$201K
June 2021	$197K
May 2021	$192K
April 2021	$187K
March 2021	$182K
February 2021	$173K
January 2021	$171K
2020
December 2020	$168K
November 2020	$168K
October 2020	$175K
September 2020	$174K
August 2020	$170K
July 2020	$165K
June 2020	$166K
May 2020	$165K
April 2020	$158K
March 2020	$160K
February 2020	$162K
January 2020	$160K
2019
December 2019	$159K
November 2019	$155K
October 2019	$150K
September 2019	$150K
August 2019	$156K
July 2019	$153K
June 2019	$148K
May 2019	$148K
April 2019	$149K
March 2019	$147K
February 2019	$147K
January 2019	$143K
2018
December 2018	$141K
November 2018	$142K
October 2018	$143K
September 2018	$144K
August 2018	$145K
July 2018	$146K
June 2018	$144K
May 2018	$143K
April 2018	$138K
March 2018	$133K
February 2018	$133K
January 2018	$131K
2017
December 2017	$129K
November 2017	$107K
October 2017	$86K
September 2017	$74K
August 2017	$74K
July 2017	$73K
June 2017	$73K
May 2017	$73K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$72K
February 2017	$71K
January 2017	$71K
2016
December 2016	$70K
November 2016	$71K
October 2016	$70K
September 2016	$70K

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	0.16	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1427 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$176,000	10/30/25	3	2	1,248

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
1725 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$198,300	3	2	1,521	Off Market
1721 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$320,400	4	1.5	1,584	Off Market
1719 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$145,600	2	1	1,134	Off Market
1718 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$195,200	3	1	1,548	Off Market
1102 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$203,300	3	1	1,445	Off Market
1722 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$176,400	3	2	1,392	Off Market
1801 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$182,300	3	1	1,778	Off Market
1805 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$200,000	2	1	1,260	Recently Sold
1811 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$207,800	4	1	1,730	Off Market
1817 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$304,900	4	2	2,493	Off Market
1821 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$215,300	3	1	1,833	Off Market
1825 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$209,100	3	2	1,176	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1922

1,778 sqft

$129/sqft

Garage

About this House

This home features large 3 or 4 bedrooms with 1 1/2 bath. Ample living space, dinning room, eat in kitchen, office/den which could be utilized for a 4th bedroom. Beautiful classic woodwork and hardwood floors throughout the home. Large enclosed porch. AC system. Washer and Dryer hookups. Simply gorgeous details in this home make it a must see! 1800 sq Ft. ADT security system in place. 1 Block walk from the beautiful Union Park.
Call Ann at (319) 269 - 4878 or Ben at (515) 371 - 3534
Apply online at aaascreening.com

Tenant is responsible for Des Moines Water Works, Mid American Energy.

1731 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,778 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1922. It last sold for $63,500 on Oct 10, 2014. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2021 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 30, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $229,000, with a rent estimate of $1,613/month.

Home Details for 1731 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining RoomStorage
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Off Street, Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7971 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 30, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Jun 1, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$1,500
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Aug 18, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,500
Aug 10, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,500
Jul 28, 2017 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,400
Jul 19, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,400
Oct 10, 2014 Source: DMMLS #435986	Sold	$63,500
Aug 14, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$65,000
Jun 17, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$65,000
May 16, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$65,000
Sep 2, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$151,705
Jun 25, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$139,500
Mar 5, 2008 Source: DMMLS #319160	Sold	$84,829
Feb 1, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$100,700
Jan 10, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$100,700
Dec 29, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$100,700 Price decreased by 5%
Nov 24, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$106,000
Sep 17, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$112,402
Jun 7, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$98,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,900	$219,200

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
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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 1731 E 12th St

What is 1731 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1731 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $229,000.
What is the price history for 1731 E 12th St?
1731 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $63,500 in October 2014.
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.
How big is the lot at 1731 E 12th St?
The lot at 1731 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).
Does 1731 E 12th St have a garage?
Yes, 1731 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.