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 1804 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1804 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $116,200 .

What is the price history for 1804 E Walnut St?

1804 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,000 in October 2004.

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 1804 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1804 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,755 sq ft).

Does 1804 E Walnut St have a garage?

Yes, 1804 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

1804 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
802 sqft

$116,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $820/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$116,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $820/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

802 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$116K

Since last month

$600 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$6K (+5.6%)

Since last sale

$55K (+92.2%)

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 +103% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$115K
July 2026	$116K
June 2026	$116K
May 2026	$118K
April 2026	$115K
March 2026	$112K
February 2026	$107K
January 2026	$109K
2025
December 2025	$107K
November 2025	$109K
October 2025	$110K
September 2025	$111K
August 2025	$109K
July 2025	$115K
June 2025	$103K
May 2025	$99K
April 2025	$97K
March 2025	$95K
February 2025	$90K
January 2025	$89K
2024
December 2024	$90K
November 2024	$92K
October 2024	$102K
September 2024	$100K
August 2024	$104K
July 2024	$109K
June 2024	$111K
May 2024	$116K
April 2024	$111K
March 2024	$110K
February 2024	$102K
January 2024	$100K
2023
December 2023	$102K
November 2023	$106K
October 2023	$104K
September 2023	$103K
August 2023	$105K
July 2023	$110K
June 2023	$107K
May 2023	$108K
April 2023	$104K
March 2023	$98K
February 2023	$94K
January 2023	$97K
2022
December 2022	$96K
November 2022	$95K
October 2022	$100K
September 2022	$103K
August 2022	$103K
July 2022	$106K
June 2022	$106K
May 2022	$104K
April 2022	$97K
March 2022	$88K
February 2022	$76K
January 2022	$77K
2021
December 2021	$77K
November 2021	$79K
October 2021	$82K
September 2021	$82K
August 2021	$84K
July 2021	$88K
June 2021	$96K
May 2021	$106K
April 2021	$106K
March 2021	$112K
February 2021	$110K
January 2021	$107K
2020
December 2020	$102K
November 2020	$101K
October 2020	$101K
September 2020	$99K
August 2020	$89K
July 2020	$85K
June 2020	$85K
May 2020	$83K
April 2020	$93K
March 2020	$94K
February 2020	$91K
January 2020	$92K
2019
December 2019	$97K
November 2019	$96K
October 2019	$101K
September 2019	$104K
August 2019	$94K
July 2019	$100K
June 2019	$103K
May 2019	$107K
April 2019	$102K
March 2019	$105K
February 2019	$97K
January 2019	$93K
2018
December 2018	$98K
November 2018	$98K
October 2018	$97K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$85K
July 2018	$83K
June 2018	$78K
May 2018	$71K
April 2018	$65K
March 2018	$62K
February 2018	$54K
January 2018	$54K
2017
December 2017	$59K
November 2017	$64K
October 2017	$66K
September 2017	$64K
August 2017	$65K
July 2017	$70K
June 2017	$65K
May 2017	$62K
April 2017	$62K
March 2017	$60K
February 2017	$57K
January 2017	$57K
2016
December 2016	$65K
November 2016	$63K
October 2016	$64K
September 2016	$58K
August 2016	$57K

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
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.52	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
1806 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$152,800	2	1	916	Off Market
1808 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$188,400	5	2	1,934	Off Market
1810 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$134,900	2	1	592	For Sale
1818 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$148,700	3	2	1,389	Off Market
1820 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$179,000	2	2	905	For Sale
1824 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$157,200	2	1	999	Off Market
1447 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.44	$161,900	3	1	1,716	Off Market
1445 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.45	$179,400	3	2	1,568	Off Market
1439 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.47	$172,000	4	1	1,500	Off Market
1433 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.48	$124,300	4	1	1,162	Off Market
1427 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.49	$198,500	4	2	1,993	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1885

Living Area

802 sqft

Price/Sqft

$145

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1804 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1804 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 802 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8755 sqft and was built in 1885.

1804 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 802 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1885. It last sold for $60,000 on Oct 13, 2004. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $116,200, with a rent estimate of $1,033/month.

Home Details for 1804 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1885
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8755 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 13, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$60,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,890	$110,300

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 1804 E Walnut St

What is 1804 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1804 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $116,200.
What is the price history for 1804 E Walnut St?
1804 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,000 in October 2004.
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 1804 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1804 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,755 sq ft).
Does 1804 E Walnut St have a garage?
Yes, 1804 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.