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 1808 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1808 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $187,100 .

What is the price history for 1808 E Walnut St?

1808 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $74,500 in January 1999.

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 1808 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1808 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1808 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1808 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,494 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1808 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,934 sqft

$187,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,273/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$187,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,273/mo*

Refinance Your Home

5 Beds

2 Baths

1,934 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$187K

Since last month

$4K (+2.1%)

Since last year

$21K (+12.8%)

Since last sale

$113K (+151.1%)

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 +54% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$187K
July 2026	$183K
June 2026	$185K
May 2026	$191K
April 2026	$183K
March 2026	$182K
February 2026	$174K
January 2026	$169K
2025
December 2025	$168K
November 2025	$169K
October 2025	$167K
September 2025	$169K
August 2025	$166K
July 2025	$174K
June 2025	$158K
May 2025	$156K
April 2025	$147K
March 2025	$129K
February 2025	$121K
January 2025	$117K
2024
December 2024	$121K
November 2024	$134K
October 2024	$153K
September 2024	$151K
August 2024	$155K
July 2024	$164K
June 2024	$166K
May 2024	$174K
April 2024	$168K
March 2024	$163K
February 2024	$148K
January 2024	$147K
2023
December 2023	$150K
November 2023	$159K
October 2023	$157K
September 2023	$155K
August 2023	$159K
July 2023	$159K
June 2023	$165K
May 2023	$161K
April 2023	$154K
March 2023	$149K
February 2023	$144K
January 2023	$148K
2022
December 2022	$147K
November 2022	$147K
October 2022	$151K
September 2022	$156K
August 2022	$157K
July 2022	$164K
June 2022	$167K
May 2022	$165K
April 2022	$155K
March 2022	$145K
February 2022	$133K
January 2022	$133K
2021
December 2021	$133K
November 2021	$136K
October 2021	$138K
September 2021	$139K
August 2021	$141K
July 2021	$145K
June 2021	$152K
May 2021	$162K
April 2021	$158K
March 2021	$156K
February 2021	$150K
January 2021	$147K
2020
December 2020	$146K
November 2020	$147K
October 2020	$148K
September 2020	$144K
August 2020	$140K
July 2020	$134K
June 2020	$131K
May 2020	$126K
April 2020	$118K
March 2020	$115K
February 2020	$111K
January 2020	$110K
2019
December 2019	$111K
November 2019	$113K
October 2019	$113K
September 2019	$110K
August 2019	$108K
July 2019	$116K
June 2019	$116K
May 2019	$122K
April 2019	$123K
March 2019	$127K
February 2019	$122K
January 2019	$121K
2018
December 2018	$122K
November 2018	$120K
October 2018	$119K
September 2018	$121K
August 2018	$124K
July 2018	$120K
June 2018	$119K
May 2018	$119K
April 2018	$121K
March 2018	$120K
February 2018	$119K
January 2018	$122K

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	0.14	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380

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
1810 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$134,900	2	1	592	For Sale
1818 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$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	0.04	$156,400	2	1	999	Off Market
1842 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$170,400	3	2	1,052	Off Market
1848 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$123,400	2	1	1,392	Off Market
1806 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$152,800	2	1	916	Off Market
1804 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$116,800	2	1	802	Off Market
1447 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.46	$161,900	3	1	1,716	Off Market
1445 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.47	$178,300	3	2	1,568	Off Market
1439 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.49	$172,000	4	1	1,500	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1880

Living Area

1,934 sqft

Price/Sqft

$97

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1808 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1808 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,934 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8494 sqft and was built in 1880.

1808 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,934 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1880. It last sold for $74,500 on Jan 21, 1999. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $187,100, with a rent estimate of $1,954/month.

Home Details for 1808 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 10
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1880
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8494 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 21, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$74,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,174	$184,900

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 1808 E Walnut St

What is 1808 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1808 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $187,100.
What is the price history for 1808 E Walnut St?
1808 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $74,500 in January 1999.
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 1808 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1808 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1808 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1808 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,494 sq ft).