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 1801 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1801 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $116,300 .

What is the price history for 1801 E Walnut St?

1801 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $39,000 in March 2015.

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.

How big is the lot at 1801 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1801 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,835 sq ft).

Does 1801 E Walnut St have a garage?

Yes, 1801 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

1801 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

1 Bed
1 Bath
896 sqft

$116,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $820/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$116,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $820/mo*

Refinance Your Home

1 Bed

1 Bath

896 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$116K

Since last month

$1K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$4K (+3.5%)

Since last sale

$77K (+196.7%)

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 +112% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$116K
July 2026	$117K
June 2026	$118K
May 2026	$117K
April 2026	$114K
March 2026	$113K
February 2026	$111K
January 2026	$112K
2025
December 2025	$109K
November 2025	$112K
October 2025	$112K
September 2025	$114K
August 2025	$112K
July 2025	$117K
June 2025	$110K
May 2025	$107K
April 2025	$105K
March 2025	$104K
February 2025	$99K
January 2025	$98K
2024
December 2024	$97K
November 2024	$101K
October 2024	$106K
September 2024	$106K
August 2024	$104K
July 2024	$108K
June 2024	$110K
May 2024	$115K
April 2024	$112K
March 2024	$111K
February 2024	$107K
January 2024	$106K
2023
December 2023	$106K
November 2023	$109K
October 2023	$106K
September 2023	$105K
August 2023	$108K
July 2023	$109K
June 2023	$107K
May 2023	$107K
April 2023	$103K
March 2023	$98K
February 2023	$91K
January 2023	$91K
2022
December 2022	$90K
November 2022	$90K
October 2022	$95K
September 2022	$96K
August 2022	$96K
July 2022	$100K
June 2022	$101K
May 2022	$99K
April 2022	$95K
March 2022	$93K
February 2022	$89K
January 2022	$90K
2021
December 2021	$90K
November 2021	$90K
October 2021	$92K
September 2021	$92K
August 2021	$94K
July 2021	$94K
June 2021	$98K
May 2021	$105K
April 2021	$103K
March 2021	$92K
February 2021	$92K
January 2021	$89K
2020
December 2020	$91K
November 2020	$91K
October 2020	$88K
September 2020	$84K
August 2020	$82K
July 2020	$80K
June 2020	$77K
May 2020	$74K
April 2020	$72K
March 2020	$74K
February 2020	$74K
January 2020	$73K
2019
December 2019	$71K
November 2019	$72K
October 2019	$72K
September 2019	$69K
August 2019	$68K
July 2019	$69K
June 2019	$72K
May 2019	$70K
April 2019	$67K
March 2019	$66K
February 2019	$65K
January 2019	$64K
2018
December 2018	$64K
November 2018	$63K
October 2018	$61K
September 2018	$61K
August 2018	$63K
July 2018	$62K
June 2018	$62K
May 2018	$62K
April 2018	$60K
March 2018	$58K
February 2018	$57K
January 2018	$55K
2017
December 2017	$55K
November 2017	$56K
October 2017	$56K
September 2017	$56K
August 2017	$56K
July 2017	$56K
June 2017	$55K
May 2017	$54K
April 2017	$54K
March 2017	$54K
February 2017	$54K
January 2017	$57K
2016
December 2016	$55K
November 2016	$58K
October 2016	$60K
September 2016	$56K
August 2016	$55K

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
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.55	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768

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
1807 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$122,500	3	2	840	Recently Sold
1815 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$144,900	2	1	792	Off Market
1817 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$117,800	2	1	792	Off Market
1821 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$164,300	2	1	792	Off Market
1825 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$139,800	2	1	768	Off Market
1829 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$135,300	2	1	792	Off Market
273 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$150,100	3	1	972	Off Market
283 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.14	$146,300	3	2	1,562	Off Market
1910 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.15	$139,900	2	1	768	Off Market
1912 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.16	$142,600	3	1	1,558	Off Market
1916 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.18	$108,700	2	1	812	Off Market
1913 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.16	$169,900	2	1.5	922	For Sale

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

1936

Living Area

896 sqft

Price/Sqft

$130

Parking

Garage

About this House

Unique opportunity! This garage turned studio style home grants you the chance to create your own unique design. Basics are here with a bathroom, basic kitchen & loft bedroom. Don't miss this opportunity to put your personal stamp on this home.

1801 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 896 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1936. It last sold for $39,000 on Mar 31, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $116,300, with a rent estimate of $958/month.

Home Details for 1801 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Baseboard, ElectricHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1936Year Updated: 1987
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 31, 2015 Source: DMMLS #443604	Sold	$39,000
Nov 20, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$38,500 Price decreased by 8%
Oct 4, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$42,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,502	$92,400

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 1801 E Walnut St

What is 1801 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1801 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $116,300.
What is the price history for 1801 E Walnut St?
1801 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $39,000 in March 2015.
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.
How big is the lot at 1801 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1801 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,835 sq ft).
Does 1801 E Walnut St have a garage?
Yes, 1801 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.