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 1816 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1816 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $233,400 .

What is the price history for 1816 E 12th St?

1816 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $135,000 in October 2016.

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 1816 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1816 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1816 E 12th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1816 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$233,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,498 sqft

1816 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,634/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 13, 2016 for $135,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$233K

Since last month

$1K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$6K (+2.8%)

Since last sale

$98K (+72.9%)

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 +69% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$233K
August 2026	$234K
July 2026	$235K
June 2026	$233K
May 2026	$232K
April 2026	$231K
March 2026	$227K
February 2026	$224K
January 2026	$221K
2025
December 2025	$221K
November 2025	$224K
October 2025	$226K
September 2025	$227K
August 2025	$230K
July 2025	$232K
June 2025	$233K
May 2025	$231K
April 2025	$230K
March 2025	$228K
February 2025	$222K
January 2025	$222K
2024
December 2024	$223K
November 2024	$228K
October 2024	$228K
September 2024	$228K
August 2024	$226K
July 2024	$230K
June 2024	$229K
May 2024	$230K
April 2024	$231K
March 2024	$228K
February 2024	$223K
January 2024	$219K
2023
December 2023	$218K
November 2023	$219K
October 2023	$220K
September 2023	$220K
August 2023	$221K
July 2023	$223K
June 2023	$223K
May 2023	$221K
April 2023	$216K
March 2023	$211K
February 2023	$206K
January 2023	$204K
2022
December 2022	$203K
November 2022	$205K
October 2022	$211K
September 2022	$212K
August 2022	$213K
July 2022	$214K
June 2022	$217K
May 2022	$215K
April 2022	$208K
March 2022	$203K
February 2022	$196K
January 2022	$194K
2021
December 2021	$194K
November 2021	$194K
October 2021	$196K
September 2021	$196K
August 2021	$198K
July 2021	$199K
June 2021	$199K
May 2021	$198K
April 2021	$190K
March 2021	$186K
February 2021	$183K
January 2021	$177K
2020
December 2020	$175K
November 2020	$174K
October 2020	$176K
September 2020	$175K
August 2020	$171K
July 2020	$170K
June 2020	$171K
May 2020	$170K
April 2020	$168K
March 2020	$166K
February 2020	$166K
January 2020	$165K
2019
December 2019	$163K
November 2019	$159K
October 2019	$154K
September 2019	$153K
August 2019	$153K
July 2019	$153K
June 2019	$154K
May 2019	$152K
April 2019	$152K
March 2019	$152K
February 2019	$153K
January 2019	$150K
2018
December 2018	$149K
November 2018	$148K
October 2018	$149K
September 2018	$149K
August 2018	$149K
July 2018	$149K
June 2018	$148K
May 2018	$148K
April 2018	$148K
March 2018	$145K
February 2018	$144K
January 2018	$143K
2017
December 2017	$145K
November 2017	$143K
October 2017	$142K
September 2017	$143K
August 2017	$142K
July 2017	$140K
June 2017	$139K
May 2017	$139K
April 2017	$139K
March 2017	$138K
February 2017	$137K
January 2017	$137K
2016
December 2016	$136K
November 2016	$136K
October 2016	$135K
September 2016	$138K

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	0.32	Single-Family Home	$176,000	10/30/25	3	2	1,248
1505 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.40	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
1820 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$226,200	4	2	1,755	Off Market
1822 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$245,300	4	1.5	2,037	Off Market
1828 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$221,800	4	3	1,946	Off Market
1101 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$192,200	3	1	1,496	Off Market
1832 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$213,300	3	1	1,500	Off Market
1102 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$194,700	3	1	1,189	Off Market
1810 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$225,900	3	1.5	2,207	Off Market
1808 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$165,900	3	1	1,416	Off Market
1804 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$235,100	4	2	2,017	Off Market
1732 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$162,300	3	1	1,380	Off Market
1730 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$184,500	3	1	1,498	Off Market
1728 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$152,200	3	1	1,486	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1917

1,498 sqft

$156/sqft

Garage

About this House

Wow! Check out those gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the main & second level in this Des Moines 1.5 Story home! When you walk through the front door, the newer energy efficient fireplace and the large family room will impress so much so that you'll get excited when the temperature drops again! As you walk into the formal dining room, the stunning custom built buffet will not only impress you, but will surely impress your friends and family as a great entertaining piece. You'll notice the den just ahead which would make a great office or small library. As you turn to go into the kitchen, the large space welcomes you with newer countertops and tons of storage. While on the main level, make sure to check out the deck with a large backyard and brand new 2 car garage. The upper level features a large bathroom, 3 nice sized bedrooms with large closets! The basement features a 3/4 bath, laundry room,work shop, plenty of storage space and a newer furnace & water heater.

1816 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,498 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1917. It last sold for $135,000 on Oct 13, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $233,400, with a rent estimate of $1,714/month.

Home Details for 1816 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Family RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 13, 2016 Source: DMMLS #515875	Sold	$135,000
May 2, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$140,500
Apr 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$140,500
Sep 21, 2015 Source: DMMLS #456613	Sold	$123,500
Jun 18, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,900
Aug 1, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$89,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,662	$232,900

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

Findley Elementary School
K-6
Public
319 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The teachers and principal really care about the children here.
Parent Review
3y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $19.9k - $320k

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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 1816 E 12th St

What is 1816 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1816 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $233,400.
What is the price history for 1816 E 12th St?
1816 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $135,000 in October 2016.
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 1816 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1816 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1816 E 12th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1816 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.