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 1801 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1801 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $182,300 .

What is the price history for 1801 E 12th St?

1801 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,000 in January 2015.

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 1801 E 12th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1801 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 1801 E 12th St?

The lot at 1801 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$182,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,778 sqft

1801 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 30, 2015 for $60,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$182K

Since last month

$3K (+1.4%)

Since last year

$7K (+4.1%)

Since last sale

$127K (+212.2%)

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 +190% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$187K
August 2026	$188K
July 2026	$185K
June 2026	$180K
May 2026	$181K
April 2026	$179K
March 2026	$180K
February 2026	$177K
January 2026	$176K
2025
December 2025	$174K
November 2025	$176K
October 2025	$178K
September 2025	$178K
August 2025	$180K
July 2025	$175K
June 2025	$184K
May 2025	$182K
April 2025	$184K
March 2025	$176K
February 2025	$165K
January 2025	$165K
2024
December 2024	$171K
November 2024	$172K
October 2024	$171K
September 2024	$171K
August 2024	$178K
July 2024	$187K
June 2024	$187K
May 2024	$185K
April 2024	$182K
March 2024	$174K
February 2024	$170K
January 2024	$166K
2023
December 2023	$167K
November 2023	$165K
October 2023	$167K
September 2023	$164K
August 2023	$167K
July 2023	$170K
June 2023	$169K
May 2023	$170K
April 2023	$166K
March 2023	$165K
February 2023	$172K
January 2023	$180K
2022
December 2022	$179K
November 2022	$178K
October 2022	$184K
September 2022	$186K
August 2022	$188K
July 2022	$191K
June 2022	$194K
May 2022	$192K
April 2022	$186K
March 2022	$184K
February 2022	$183K
January 2022	$184K
2021
December 2021	$185K
November 2021	$184K
October 2021	$185K
September 2021	$186K
August 2021	$188K
July 2021	$187K
June 2021	$185K
May 2021	$183K
April 2021	$176K
March 2021	$176K
February 2021	$174K
January 2021	$169K
2020
December 2020	$166K
November 2020	$166K
October 2020	$173K
September 2020	$173K
August 2020	$164K
July 2020	$159K
June 2020	$159K
May 2020	$157K
April 2020	$150K
March 2020	$148K
February 2020	$151K
January 2020	$146K
2019
December 2019	$146K
November 2019	$144K
October 2019	$140K
September 2019	$139K
August 2019	$143K
July 2019	$142K
June 2019	$137K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$138K
March 2019	$135K
February 2019	$135K
January 2019	$134K
2018
December 2018	$130K
November 2018	$131K
October 2018	$136K
September 2018	$135K
August 2018	$137K
July 2018	$132K
June 2018	$129K
May 2018	$125K
April 2018	$118K
March 2018	$103K
February 2018	$87K
January 2018	$71K
2017
December 2017	$71K
November 2017	$69K
October 2017	$69K
September 2017	$69K
August 2017	$69K
July 2017	$68K
June 2017	$68K
May 2017	$68K
April 2017	$67K
March 2017	$67K
February 2017	$66K
January 2017	$66K
2016
December 2016	$66K
November 2016	$66K
October 2016	$66K
September 2016	$65K

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	0.21	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	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
1731 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$229,000	3	2	1,778	Off Market
1725 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$198,300	3	2	1,521	Off Market
1721 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$320,400	4	1.5	1,584	Off Market
1719 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$145,600	2	1	1,134	Off Market
1718 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$195,200	3	1	1,548	Off Market
1102 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$203,300	3	1	1,445	Off Market
1805 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$200,000	2	1	1,260	Recently Sold
1811 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$207,800	4	1	1,730	Off Market
1817 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$304,900	4	2	2,493	Off Market
1821 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$215,300	3	1	1,833	Off Market
1825 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$209,100	3	2	1,176	Off Market
1829 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$275,900	4	3	1,984	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 1921

1,778 sqft

$103/sqft

Garage

About this House

Exceptional opportunity to own this two story classic for over $50,000 less than assessed value! Spacious three bedroom with original Oak wood work, beautiful built ins in the formal dining room, living room with fireplace, first floor bonus room for office, den or play room, one car attached and two car detached garage as well as an enclosed front porch. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.

1801 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,778 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1921. It last sold for $60,000 on Jan 30, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $182,300, with a rent estimate of $1,486/month.

Home Details for 1801 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Mud Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1921Year Updated: 1926
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
Jan 30, 2015 Source: DMMLS #444681	Sold	$60,000
Dec 13, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$63,900 Price decreased by 2%
Dec 3, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$64,900 Price decreased by 6%
Oct 30, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$68,900
May 6, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$96,000
Jan 18, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$96,000 Price decreased by 4%
Nov 8, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$100,000
Nov 1, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$83,500
Apr 11, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$37,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,936	$221,300

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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Neighborhood Overview

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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 1801 E 12th St

What is 1801 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1801 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $182,300.
What is the price history for 1801 E 12th St?
1801 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,000 in January 2015.
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 1801 E 12th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1801 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 1801 E 12th St?
The lot at 1801 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).