Is parking easy in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Capitol East, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Capitol East, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Capitol East, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is a car needed in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say kids play outside

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are there community events in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there are community events

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there's wildlife

What is 1820 Maple St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1820 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is $98,800 .

What is the price history for 1820 Maple St?

1820 Maple St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $17,000 in February 2014.

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.

How big is the lot at 1820 Maple St?

The lot at 1820 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.10 acres (4,312 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$98,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
628 sqft

1820 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $712/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 14, 2014 for $17,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$98.8K

Since last month

$7K (-6.4%)

Since last year

$9K (-8.3%)

Since last sale

$82K (+481.2%)

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 +136% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$99K
August 2026	$98K
July 2026	$106K
June 2026	$106K
May 2026	$110K
April 2026	$105K
March 2026	$104K
February 2026	$101K
January 2026	$101K
2025
December 2025	$100K
November 2025	$104K
October 2025	$105K
September 2025	$107K
August 2025	$108K
July 2025	$106K
June 2025	$105K
May 2025	$104K
April 2025	$104K
March 2025	$102K
February 2025	$97K
January 2025	$97K
2024
December 2024	$101K
November 2024	$100K
October 2024	$102K
September 2024	$102K
August 2024	$102K
July 2024	$105K
June 2024	$106K
May 2024	$109K
April 2024	$108K
March 2024	$105K
February 2024	$103K
January 2024	$101K
2023
December 2023	$102K
November 2023	$99K
October 2023	$99K
September 2023	$100K
August 2023	$99K
July 2023	$101K
June 2023	$101K
May 2023	$99K
April 2023	$96K
March 2023	$91K
February 2023	$86K
January 2023	$84K
2022
December 2022	$84K
November 2022	$83K
October 2022	$89K
September 2022	$89K
August 2022	$90K
July 2022	$95K
June 2022	$97K
May 2022	$95K
April 2022	$90K
March 2022	$85K
February 2022	$79K
January 2022	$78K
2021
December 2021	$78K
November 2021	$79K
October 2021	$78K
September 2021	$79K
August 2021	$79K
July 2021	$81K
June 2021	$84K
May 2021	$93K
April 2021	$96K
March 2021	$94K
February 2021	$88K
January 2021	$81K
2020
December 2020	$75K
November 2020	$72K
October 2020	$75K
September 2020	$72K
August 2020	$79K
July 2020	$79K
June 2020	$78K
May 2020	$78K
April 2020	$78K
March 2020	$77K
February 2020	$75K
January 2020	$70K
2019
December 2019	$67K
November 2019	$60K
October 2019	$56K
September 2019	$60K
August 2019	$55K
July 2019	$52K
June 2019	$48K
May 2019	$43K
April 2019	$50K
March 2019	$48K
February 2019	$43K
January 2019	$44K
2018
December 2018	$48K
November 2018	$53K
October 2018	$45K
September 2018	$43K
August 2018	$45K
July 2018	$50K
June 2018	$54K
May 2018	$53K
April 2018	$48K
March 2018	$41K
February 2018	$39K
January 2018	$38K
2017
December 2017	$47K
November 2017	$47K
October 2017	$48K
September 2017	$49K
August 2017	$43K
July 2017	$40K
June 2017	$39K
May 2017	$35K
April 2017	$34K
March 2017	$32K
February 2017	$35K
January 2017	$36K
2016
December 2016	$38K
November 2016	$39K
October 2016	$41K
September 2016	$42K

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
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752
1732 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$15,000	12/30/25	2	1	880

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
1824 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$129,000	3	2	1,097	Recently Sold
1832 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$106,500	2	1	768	Off Market
1836 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$125,800	2	1	855	Off Market
1841 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$94,100	3	1	957	Off Market
1837 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$101,400	2	1	868	Off Market
1818 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$89,800	2	1	600	Off Market
1803 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$84,900	2	1	972	Off Market
1807 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$93,100	2	1	832	Off Market
1809 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$129,200	2	1	884	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1914

628 sqft

$157/sqft

About this House

Excellent east side value priced over $13,000 less than it sold for five years ago. Cozy bungalow great for the handy person or investor with a deck out back, updated kitchen and directly across form the park. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property.

1820 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 628 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1914. It last sold for $17,000 on Feb 14, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $98,800, with a rent estimate of $958/month.

Home Details for 1820 Maple St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4312 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 14, 2014 Source: DMMLS #425921	Sold	$17,000
Dec 21, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$22,900 Price decreased by 8%
Dec 12, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$24,900 Price decreased by 9%
Nov 10, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$27,500
Oct 11, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$50,809
Oct 10, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$31,500
Jul 9, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$44,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,284	$74,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Capitol View Elementary School
PK-5
Public
532 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
my son has been at this school 3 years now. He will not be returning after this year. his reading levels are not advancing as they should. too many students in one class. ifeel like they are just pushing him thru.
Parent Review
8y ago
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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.

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Frequently asked questions about 1820 Maple St

What is 1820 Maple St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1820 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is $98,800.
What is the price history for 1820 Maple St?
1820 Maple St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $17,000 in February 2014.
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.
How big is the lot at 1820 Maple St?
The lot at 1820 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.10 acres (4,312 sq ft).