1816 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

1816 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,498 sqft

$235,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,582/mo*
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$235,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,582/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,498 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1917
Living Area
1,498 sqft
Price/Sqft
$157
Parking
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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $235,100, with a rent estimate of $1,805/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 History for 1816 E 12th St

DatePriceEventSource
10/13/2016$135,000Sold
DMMLS #515875
05/02/2016$140,500PendingAgent Provided
04/22/2016$140,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/21/2015$123,500Sold
DMMLS #456613
06/18/2015$124,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/01/2001$89,500Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,662
Assessment$232,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1816 E 12th St

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
1411 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$150,000
08/19/25
3
2
1,552

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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

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  • Marlene Brown Ackiss
    " 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.
    "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
    "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.
    "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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