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 1803 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1803 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $254,000 .

What is the price history for 1803 E 13th St?

1803 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $116,500 in March 2012.

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 1803 E 13th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1803 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1803 E 13th St?

The lot at 1803 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$254,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,038 sqft

1803 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,772/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 8, 2012 for $116,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$254K

Since last month

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$6K (+2.3%)

Since last sale

$138K (+118%)

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 +82% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$254K
August 2026	$256K
July 2026	$252K
June 2026	$253K
May 2026	$250K
April 2026	$250K
March 2026	$250K
February 2026	$249K
January 2026	$246K
2025
December 2025	$246K
November 2025	$249K
October 2025	$251K
September 2025	$248K
August 2025	$253K
July 2025	$254K
June 2025	$256K
May 2025	$256K
April 2025	$255K
March 2025	$252K
February 2025	$243K
January 2025	$241K
2024
December 2024	$243K
November 2024	$247K
October 2024	$242K
September 2024	$242K
August 2024	$235K
July 2024	$238K
June 2024	$241K
May 2024	$243K
April 2024	$247K
March 2024	$245K
February 2024	$240K
January 2024	$237K
2023
December 2023	$235K
November 2023	$235K
October 2023	$236K
September 2023	$234K
August 2023	$237K
July 2023	$244K
June 2023	$244K
May 2023	$240K
April 2023	$235K
March 2023	$229K
February 2023	$215K
January 2023	$207K
2022
December 2022	$206K
November 2022	$206K
October 2022	$212K
September 2022	$215K
August 2022	$217K
July 2022	$221K
June 2022	$225K
May 2022	$223K
April 2022	$215K
March 2022	$209K
February 2022	$201K
January 2022	$198K
2021
December 2021	$199K
November 2021	$199K
October 2021	$198K
September 2021	$203K
August 2021	$205K
July 2021	$206K
June 2021	$208K
May 2021	$209K
April 2021	$201K
March 2021	$195K
February 2021	$188K
January 2021	$183K
2020
December 2020	$182K
November 2020	$180K
October 2020	$181K
September 2020	$179K
August 2020	$177K
July 2020	$176K
June 2020	$176K
May 2020	$179K
April 2020	$172K
March 2020	$168K
February 2020	$169K
January 2020	$168K
2019
December 2019	$167K
November 2019	$166K
October 2019	$167K
September 2019	$171K
August 2019	$168K
July 2019	$172K
June 2019	$173K
May 2019	$173K
April 2019	$171K
March 2019	$164K
February 2019	$164K
January 2019	$159K
2018
December 2018	$158K
November 2018	$159K
October 2018	$160K
September 2018	$159K
August 2018	$157K
July 2018	$160K
June 2018	$161K
May 2018	$161K
April 2018	$159K
March 2018	$158K
February 2018	$156K
January 2018	$153K
2017
December 2017	$157K
November 2017	$157K
October 2017	$156K
September 2017	$156K
August 2017	$157K
July 2017	$143K
June 2017	$143K
May 2017	$143K
April 2017	$141K
March 2017	$141K
February 2017	$140K
January 2017	$141K
2016
December 2016	$141K
November 2016	$141K
October 2016	$142K
September 2016	$140K

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
1427 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$176,000	10/30/25	3	2	1,248
1505 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$125,000	10/09/25	3	2	1,215

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 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$181,200	2	1	1,107	Off Market
1721 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$196,400	3	2	1,114	Off Market
1717 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$231,700	4	1.5	1,756	Off Market
1715 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$224,500	3	2	1,684	Off Market
1711 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$205,600	4	1	1,838	Off Market
1705 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$158,100	2	1	896	Off Market
1807 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$207,500	4	1	1,750	Off Market
1811 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$240,900	3	1	1,199	Off Market
1815 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$244,700	5	2	1,756	Off Market
1817 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$213,400	3	2	1,732	Off Market
1821 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$158,000	3	1	1,296	Off Market
1903 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$137,800	2	1	1,252	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 1919

2,038 sqft

$125/sqft

Garage

About this House

You will fall in love with this 1919 Victorian home & all the restored crafsman woodwork inside - from the crown molding to the stunning hardwood floors throughout! Beautiful original French doors & built in hutch show the quality of workmanship found in homes from the turn of the century. The charm & character are immediately noted with the grand fireplace, the frml dining room, the solarium & the split staircase. There are 3BR's with a finished attic that can be used as a 4th. The huge 23x14 MBR is a luxury in this year of home with his & her closets & over ten windows. There are so many updates & completed restoration in this home, including the full bath & 1/2 bath & the bright, cheery kitchen w/white cabinets, tile floors, breakfast nook, pantry, & stainless steel appliances. Convenient main floor laundry is near the ktichen & all appliances are included. Don't miss the 3 decks, 2 car attached garage & a fenced rear yard w/concrete pad large enough for a 3 car garage.

1803 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,038 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1919. It last sold for $116,500 on Mar 8, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $254,000, with a rent estimate of $1,660/month.

Home Details for 1803 E 13th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1919
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
Mar 8, 2012 Source: DMMLS #387097	Sold	$116,500
Nov 29, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$125,000 Price decreased by 4%
Jul 9, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$130,000 Price decreased by 2%
May 27, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$133,000 Price decreased by 4%
Nov 30, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$138,900 Price decreased by 3%
Sep 30, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$142,900 Price decreased by 1%
Aug 11, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$145,000 Price decreased by 1%
Jul 22, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$147,000 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 24, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$152,000 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 16, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$155,000 Price decreased by 3%
Feb 5, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$159,000 Price decreased by 1%
Nov 20, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$160,000 Price decreased by 5%
May 8, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$169,000
Dec 27, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$171,000
Nov 21, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$171,000
Aug 18, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$124,500
Apr 16, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,500
Aug 5, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$94,992

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,814	$242,000

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
Parent Review
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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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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
14y 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 1803 E 13th St

What is 1803 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1803 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $254,000.
What is the price history for 1803 E 13th St?
1803 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $116,500 in March 2012.
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 1803 E 13th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1803 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1803 E 13th St?
The lot at 1803 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).