1817 E  Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

1817 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 792 sqft

$118,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026

$118,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
792 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$119K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$8K (+6.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$94K (+408.3%)
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 +75% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$117K
July 2026$116K
June 2026$116K
May 2026$120K
April 2026$115K
March 2026$115K
February 2026$110K
January 2026$107K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
0.14
Single-Family Home
$100,000
04/14/26
3
1
1,353
0.53
Single-Family Home
$35,000
02/19/26
2
1
752
0.32
Single-Family Home
$89,000
07/08/26
2
1
891
0.51
Single-Family Home
$50,000
06/05/26
2
1
768
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.01
$164,300
2
1
792
Off Market
0.02
$141,800
2
1
768
Off Market
0.03
$136,400
2
1
792
Off Market
0.04
$138,500
2
1
768
Off Market
0.05
$130,100
2
1
768
Off Market
0.05
$115,600
2
1
864
Off Market
0.01
$145,100
2
1
792
Off Market
0.02
$122,500
3
2
840
Recently Sold
0.04
$117,500
1
1
896
Off Market
0.04
$150,200
3
1
972
Off Market
0.10
$147,500
3
2
1,562
Off Market
0.12
$139,900
2
1
768
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1922
Living Area
792 sqft
Price/Sqft
$150
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1817 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1817 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 792 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8537 sqft and was built in 1922.
1817 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 792 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1922. It last sold for $23,000 on Dec 10, 1989. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $118,500, with a rent estimate of $1,171/month.

Home Details for 1817 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: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8537 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 10, 1989
Source: N/A
Sold
$23,000

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$215K
$3.57K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$0
MoM
Available listings
1022
12
MoM
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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.
  • Paula Cuffee
    "You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."

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Frequently asked questions about 1817 E Walnut St

  • What is 1817 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1817 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $118,500.
  • What is the price history for 1817 E Walnut St?
    1817 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $23,000 in December 1989.
  • 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 1817 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1817 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1817 E Walnut St?
    The lot at 1817 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,537 sq ft).