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 1820 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1820 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $226,200 .

What is the price history for 1820 E 12th St?

1820 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $141,500 in April 2009.

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 1820 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1820 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1820 E 12th St?

The lot at 1820 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,236 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$226,200

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,755 sqft

1820 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,586/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 20, 2009 for $141,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$226K

Since last month

$3K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$13K (+6.2%)

Since last sale

$85K (+59.9%)

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 +66% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$226K
August 2026	$229K
July 2026	$229K
June 2026	$225K
May 2026	$227K
April 2026	$224K
March 2026	$216K
February 2026	$204K
January 2026	$203K
2025
December 2025	$207K
November 2025	$208K
October 2025	$203K
September 2025	$213K
August 2025	$218K
July 2025	$229K
June 2025	$223K
May 2025	$224K
April 2025	$218K
March 2025	$216K
February 2025	$202K
January 2025	$206K
2024
December 2024	$209K
November 2024	$225K
October 2024	$219K
September 2024	$218K
August 2024	$219K
July 2024	$225K
June 2024	$227K
May 2024	$226K
April 2024	$226K
March 2024	$223K
February 2024	$216K
January 2024	$212K
2023
December 2023	$213K
November 2023	$214K
October 2023	$213K
September 2023	$214K
August 2023	$217K
July 2023	$222K
June 2023	$224K
May 2023	$220K
April 2023	$214K
March 2023	$210K
February 2023	$205K
January 2023	$204K
2022
December 2022	$204K
November 2022	$205K
October 2022	$212K
September 2022	$215K
August 2022	$216K
July 2022	$218K
June 2022	$220K
May 2022	$218K
April 2022	$210K
March 2022	$205K
February 2022	$197K
January 2022	$195K
2021
December 2021	$197K
November 2021	$198K
October 2021	$199K
September 2021	$199K
August 2021	$202K
July 2021	$202K
June 2021	$197K
May 2021	$190K
April 2021	$186K
March 2021	$182K
February 2021	$176K
January 2021	$172K
2020
December 2020	$168K
November 2020	$169K
October 2020	$174K
September 2020	$173K
August 2020	$168K
July 2020	$160K
June 2020	$160K
May 2020	$158K
April 2020	$157K
March 2020	$157K
February 2020	$157K
January 2020	$156K
2019
December 2019	$154K
November 2019	$151K
October 2019	$152K
September 2019	$150K
August 2019	$157K
July 2019	$158K
June 2019	$159K
May 2019	$157K
April 2019	$161K
March 2019	$157K
February 2019	$159K
January 2019	$156K
2018
December 2018	$155K
November 2018	$155K
October 2018	$155K
September 2018	$150K
August 2018	$149K
July 2018	$149K
June 2018	$148K
May 2018	$145K
April 2018	$141K
March 2018	$141K
February 2018	$139K
January 2018	$139K
2017
December 2017	$143K
November 2017	$140K
October 2017	$139K
September 2017	$140K
August 2017	$139K
July 2017	$140K
June 2017	$140K
May 2017	$141K
April 2017	$141K
March 2017	$140K
February 2017	$136K
January 2017	$138K
2016
December 2016	$138K
November 2016	$138K
October 2016	$138K
September 2016	$136K

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
1822 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$245,300	4	1.5	2,037	Off Market
1828 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$221,800	4	3	1,946	Off Market
1101 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$192,200	3	1	1,496	Off Market
1832 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$213,300	3	1	1,500	Off Market
1102 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$194,700	3	1	1,189	Off Market
1900 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$206,700	4	2	1,815	Off Market
1816 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$233,400	3	2	1,498	Off Market
1810 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$225,900	3	1.5	2,207	Off Market
1808 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$165,900	3	1	1,416	Off Market
1804 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$235,100	4	2	2,017	Off Market
1732 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$162,300	3	1	1,380	Off Market
1730 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$184,500	3	1	1,498	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1921

1,755 sqft

$129/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1820 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA. 1820 E 12th St is in the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,755 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10236 sqft and was built in 1921.

1820 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,755 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1921. It last sold for $141,500 on Apr 20, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $226,200, with a rent estimate of $1,751/month.

Home Details for 1820 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Sun RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherLawnPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10236 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Mar 24, 2011 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$152,500
Apr 20, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$141,500
Aug 1, 2008 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$152,500
Jan 14, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$89,500
Jan 20, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$47,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,324	$213,800

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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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 1820 E 12th St

What is 1820 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1820 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $226,200.
What is the price history for 1820 E 12th St?
1820 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $141,500 in April 2009.
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 1820 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1820 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1820 E 12th St?
The lot at 1820 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,236 sq ft).