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

OFF MARKET

1821 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,296 sqft

$154,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,069/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$154,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,069/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,296 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1821 E 13th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1948

Living Area

1,296 sqft

Price/Sqft

$119

Parking

Garage

About this House

Welcome to this cute 3 bed, 1 bath home on a large corner lot. You are greeted with a spacious living room, two bedrooms a full bathroom and eat in kitchen. On the second floor you will find the 3rd bedroom, which is large and has plenty of closet/ storage space. The home got a new roof in 2021. There is already a slab for a garage in your large partially fenced in back yard. Seller is willing to offer a $2,500 credit with acceptable offer towards appliances or floors. All information obtained from seller and public records.

1821 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,296 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1948. It last sold for $120,000 on Mar 2, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $154,700, with a rent estimate of $1,414/month.

Home Details for 1821 E 13th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details AtticNumber of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8232 sqft

Price History for 1821 E 13th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/02/2023	$120,000	Sold	DMMLS #662847
Recording Date 03/02/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/17/2023	$120,000	Pending	DMMLS #662847

01/14/2023	$120,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #662847
Price Change $10,000 (-8%)
01/06/2023	$130,000	Pending	DMMLS #662847

11/28/2022	$130,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #662847
Price Change $10,000 (-7%)
11/07/2022	$140,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #662847
Price Change $15,000 (-10%)
10/28/2022	$155,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #662847

09/27/2022		ListingRemoved	RE/MAX Central

09/20/2022	$149,900	PriceChange	DMMLS #658017
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
09/15/2022	$154,900	PriceChange	DMMLS #658017
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
08/23/2022	$159,900	PriceChange	DMMLS #658017
Price Change $5,100 (-3%)
08/09/2022	$165,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #658017

07/22/2009	$53,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/22/2009 Contract Date 06/25/2009 County Transfer Tax $86 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/15/2008	$74,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/05/2008	$74,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$2,416
Assessment	$134,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1821 E 13th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
2115 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$251,000	05/14/26	3	1	1,287
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $211,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,732 sqft
1817 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,300
5 bd
2 ba
1,756 sqft
1815 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $239,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,199 sqft
1811 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $205,000
4 bd
1 ba
1,750 sqft
1807 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $251,500
3 bd
2 ba
2,038 sqft
1803 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $176,300
2 bd
1 ba
1,107 sqft
1725 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $138,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,252 sqft
1903 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $194,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,500 sqft
1907 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $164,200
1 ba
1,232 sqft
1911 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
DEC 30, 2025
$194,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,298 sqft
1913 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,600
2 bd
1 ba
951 sqft
1919 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,400
2 bd
1 ba
903 sqft
1921 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $23.9k - $320k

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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
Resident
3y 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
13y 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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