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 1818 E 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1818 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $184,500 .

What is the price history for 1818 E 13th St?

1818 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $58,500 in February 2012.

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 1818 E 13th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1818 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1818 E 13th St?

The lot at 1818 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,753 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$184,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,376 sqft

1818 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,299/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 20, 2012 for $58,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$185K

Since last month

$1K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$7K (+4.1%)

Since last sale

$126K (+215.9%)

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 +51% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$185K
August 2026	$186K
July 2026	$183K
June 2026	$182K
May 2026	$181K
April 2026	$179K
March 2026	$180K
February 2026	$176K
January 2026	$175K
2025
December 2025	$175K
November 2025	$177K
October 2025	$179K
September 2025	$178K
August 2025	$182K
July 2025	$181K
June 2025	$186K
May 2025	$185K
April 2025	$186K
March 2025	$181K
February 2025	$172K
January 2025	$173K
2024
December 2024	$176K
November 2024	$178K
October 2024	$177K
September 2024	$177K
August 2024	$179K
July 2024	$183K
June 2024	$184K
May 2024	$184K
April 2024	$183K
March 2024	$179K
February 2024	$175K
January 2024	$171K
2023
December 2023	$171K
November 2023	$170K
October 2023	$171K
September 2023	$169K
August 2023	$172K
July 2023	$176K
June 2023	$174K
May 2023	$173K
April 2023	$170K
March 2023	$166K
February 2023	$164K
January 2023	$166K
2022
December 2022	$166K
November 2022	$165K
October 2022	$170K
September 2022	$172K
August 2022	$174K
July 2022	$176K
June 2022	$178K
May 2022	$176K
April 2022	$171K
March 2022	$169K
February 2022	$167K
January 2022	$166K
2021
December 2021	$167K
November 2021	$167K
October 2021	$168K
September 2021	$169K
August 2021	$171K
July 2021	$171K
June 2021	$168K
May 2021	$162K
April 2021	$157K
March 2021	$155K
February 2021	$150K
January 2021	$149K
2020
December 2020	$149K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$147K
September 2020	$146K
August 2020	$145K
July 2020	$146K
June 2020	$145K
May 2020	$139K
April 2020	$137K
March 2020	$136K
February 2020	$133K
January 2020	$131K
2019
December 2019	$130K
November 2019	$130K
October 2019	$135K
September 2019	$137K
August 2019	$144K
July 2019	$143K
June 2019	$140K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$133K
March 2019	$131K
February 2019	$131K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$128K
November 2018	$130K
October 2018	$130K
September 2018	$130K
August 2018	$129K
July 2018	$130K
June 2018	$128K
May 2018	$123K
April 2018	$126K
March 2018	$125K
February 2018	$122K
January 2018	$123K
2017
December 2017	$125K
November 2017	$123K
October 2017	$122K
September 2017	$124K
August 2017	$124K
July 2017	$125K
June 2017	$123K
May 2017	$120K
April 2017	$119K
March 2017	$119K
February 2017	$116K
January 2017	$118K
2016
December 2016	$122K
November 2016	$123K
October 2016	$120K
September 2016	$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
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968

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
1820 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$267,100	3	2	1,822	Off Market
1216 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$152,600	3	1	1,221	Off Market
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$166,500	3	1	1,519	Off Market
1904 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$183,000	3	1	1,978	Off Market
1910 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$215,000	3	1	1,937	Off Market
1916 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$200,000	3	1	1,738	For Sale
1814 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$204,600	4	1	1,780	Off Market
1810 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$228,900	2	1	1,859	Off Market
1806 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$251,600	4	2	2,060	Off Market
1800 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$207,300	3	1	1,658	Off Market
1724 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$258,600	3	2	2,064	Off Market
1720 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$184,800	3	1	1,032	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1915

1,376 sqft

$134/sqft

Garage

About this House

This is a VERY well kept 3 bedroom home in NE Des Moines. The character of the original woodworking has been maintained throughout the home. The main level features a formal dining room and a large front room - all with original oak woodwork and hardwood floors. The kitchen is segregated at the back of the house. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, all with original hardwood floors, and an updated bathroom. There is a mud room off the back and a covered porch off the front of the house. The stucco and aluminum siding look terrific, as does the roof. In the back, next to the alley access, is an oversized 2 car detached garage. This home is offered as is, and will be sold as a SHORT SALE. Only one offer will be submitted to the bank at a time.

1818 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,376 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1915. It last sold for $58,500 on Feb 20, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $184,500, with a rent estimate of $1,448/month.

Home Details for 1818 E 13th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7753 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 19, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$65,000
May 11, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$65,000
Feb 20, 2012 Source: DMMLS #389982	Sold	$58,500
Dec 4, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$65,000 Price decreased by 7%
Nov 18, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$70,000 Price decreased by 7%
Nov 5, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$75,000 Price decreased by 6%
Oct 16, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$80,000 Price decreased by 11%
Sep 28, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$90,000 Price decreased by 14%
Sep 9, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$105,000
May 18, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$108,500
May 29, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$87,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,330	$187,100

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

Cattell Elementary School
K-5
Public
264 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The staff are worse than the kids! They have a click and once they tink your kid needs an extra push they treat them like they are low lifes. My kids go here and i hate it
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Neighborhood Overview

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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 1818 E 13th St

What is 1818 E 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1818 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $184,500.
What is the price history for 1818 E 13th St?
1818 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $58,500 in February 2012.
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 1818 E 13th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1818 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1818 E 13th St?
The lot at 1818 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,753 sq ft).