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 1806 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1806 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $152,800 .

What is the price history for 1806 E Walnut St?

1806 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $76,500 in December 2005.

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.

Does 1806 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1806 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1806 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1806 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,494 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1806 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
916 sqft

$152,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,053/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$152,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,053/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

916 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$153K

Since last month

$400 (+0.3%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.9%)

Since last sale

$76K (+99.7%)

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 +93% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$153K
July 2026	$152K
June 2026	$153K
May 2026	$154K
April 2026	$153K
March 2026	$148K
February 2026	$146K
January 2026	$145K
2025
December 2025	$145K
November 2025	$145K
October 2025	$149K
September 2025	$152K
August 2025	$150K
July 2025	$153K
June 2025	$145K
May 2025	$143K
April 2025	$141K
March 2025	$135K
February 2025	$129K
January 2025	$129K
2024
December 2024	$132K
November 2024	$134K
October 2024	$140K
September 2024	$141K
August 2024	$142K
July 2024	$147K
June 2024	$147K
May 2024	$149K
April 2024	$143K
March 2024	$140K
February 2024	$135K
January 2024	$133K
2023
December 2023	$136K
November 2023	$138K
October 2023	$137K
September 2023	$137K
August 2023	$138K
July 2023	$138K
June 2023	$136K
May 2023	$140K
April 2023	$136K
March 2023	$132K
February 2023	$128K
January 2023	$129K
2022
December 2022	$129K
November 2022	$128K
October 2022	$133K
September 2022	$135K
August 2022	$134K
July 2022	$135K
June 2022	$136K
May 2022	$134K
April 2022	$128K
March 2022	$126K
February 2022	$123K
January 2022	$122K
2021
December 2021	$123K
November 2021	$124K
October 2021	$126K
September 2021	$126K
August 2021	$128K
July 2021	$129K
June 2021	$130K
May 2021	$132K
April 2021	$128K
March 2021	$129K
February 2021	$125K
January 2021	$122K
2020
December 2020	$119K
November 2020	$119K
October 2020	$119K
September 2020	$118K
August 2020	$112K
July 2020	$110K
June 2020	$111K
May 2020	$111K
April 2020	$107K
March 2020	$109K
February 2020	$109K
January 2020	$107K
2019
December 2019	$106K
November 2019	$105K
October 2019	$105K
September 2019	$106K
August 2019	$102K
July 2019	$105K
June 2019	$107K
May 2019	$106K
April 2019	$105K
March 2019	$104K
February 2019	$103K
January 2019	$105K
2018
December 2018	$99K
November 2018	$93K
October 2018	$93K
September 2018	$90K
August 2018	$91K
July 2018	$92K
June 2018	$93K
May 2018	$89K
April 2018	$87K
March 2018	$86K
February 2018	$90K
January 2018	$92K
2017
December 2017	$87K
November 2017	$88K
October 2017	$86K
September 2017	$84K
August 2017	$86K
July 2017	$90K
June 2017	$91K
May 2017	$90K
April 2017	$94K
March 2017	$101K
February 2017	$93K
January 2017	$85K
2016
December 2016	$81K
November 2016	$81K
October 2016	$83K
September 2016	$82K
August 2016	$79K

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	0.15	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037

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
1808 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$187,100	5	2	1,934	Off Market
1810 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$134,900	2	1	592	For Sale
1818 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$148,700	3	2	1,389	Off Market
1820 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$179,000	2	2	905	For Sale
1824 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$156,400	2	1	999	Off Market
1842 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$170,400	3	2	1,052	Off Market
1804 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$116,800	2	1	802	Off Market
1447 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.45	$161,900	3	1	1,716	Off Market
1445 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.46	$178,300	3	2	1,568	Off Market
1439 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.48	$172,000	4	1	1,500	Off Market
1433 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.49	$124,300	4	1	1,162	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1882

Living Area

916 sqft

Price/Sqft

$167

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1806 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1806 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 916 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8494 sqft and was built in 1882.

1806 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 916 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1882. It last sold for $76,500 on Dec 30, 2005. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $152,800, with a rent estimate of $1,079/month.

Home Details for 1806 E Walnut St

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

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1882
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8494 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 30, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$76,500
May 10, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$36,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,998	$173,800

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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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 1806 E Walnut St

What is 1806 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1806 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $152,800.
What is the price history for 1806 E Walnut St?
1806 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $76,500 in December 2005.
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.
Does 1806 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1806 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1806 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1806 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,494 sq ft).