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 1821 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1821 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $164,300 .

What is the price history for 1821 E Walnut St?

1821 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in May 2022.

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 1821 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1821 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,189 sq ft).

Does 1821 E Walnut St have a garage?

Yes, 1821 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

1821 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
792 sqft

$164,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,128/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$164,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,128/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

792 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$164K

Since last month

$900 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.8%)

Since last sale

$9K (+5.7%)

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 +175% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$164K
July 2026	$165K
June 2026	$165K
May 2026	$165K
April 2026	$165K
March 2026	$162K
February 2026	$163K
January 2026	$162K
2025
December 2025	$161K
November 2025	$163K
October 2025	$165K
September 2025	$167K
August 2025	$165K
July 2025	$167K
March 2025	$166K
February 2025	$166K
January 2025	$164K
2024
December 2024	$164K
November 2024	$166K
October 2024	$172K
September 2024	$171K
August 2024	$171K
July 2024	$167K
June 2024	$168K
May 2024	$169K
April 2024	$166K
March 2024	$165K
February 2024	$162K
January 2024	$165K
2023
December 2023	$164K
November 2023	$164K
October 2023	$163K
September 2023	$163K
August 2023	$161K
July 2023	$163K
June 2023	$162K
May 2023	$162K
April 2023	$162K
March 2023	$161K
February 2023	$160K
January 2023	$159K
2022
December 2022	$159K
November 2022	$160K
October 2022	$161K
September 2022	$160K
August 2022	$159K
July 2022	$159K
June 2022	$157K
May 2022	$156K
April 2022	$150K
March 2022	$150K
February 2022	$108K
January 2022	$110K
2021
December 2021	$108K
November 2021	$102K
October 2021	$86K
September 2021	$86K
August 2021	$89K
July 2021	$92K
June 2021	$96K
May 2021	$102K
April 2021	$102K
March 2021	$110K
February 2021	$112K
January 2021	$103K
2020
December 2020	$98K
November 2020	$99K
October 2020	$98K
September 2020	$95K
August 2020	$91K
July 2020	$89K
June 2020	$88K
May 2020	$87K
April 2020	$89K
March 2020	$90K
February 2020	$87K
January 2020	$89K
2019
December 2019	$88K
November 2019	$91K
October 2019	$92K
September 2019	$91K
August 2019	$92K
July 2019	$93K
June 2019	$90K
May 2019	$85K
April 2019	$89K
March 2019	$91K
February 2019	$87K
January 2019	$88K
2018
December 2018	$89K
November 2018	$86K
October 2018	$82K
September 2018	$78K
August 2018	$78K
July 2018	$76K
June 2018	$71K
May 2018	$72K
April 2018	$72K
March 2018	$70K
February 2018	$62K
January 2018	$57K
2017
December 2017	$74K
November 2017	$74K
October 2017	$73K
September 2017	$79K
August 2017	$75K
July 2017	$68K
June 2017	$64K
May 2017	$58K
April 2017	$57K
March 2017	$57K
February 2017	$59K
January 2017	$58K
2016
December 2016	$64K
November 2016	$60K
October 2016	$61K
September 2016	$60K
August 2016	$60K

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
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353

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
1825 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$139,300	2	1	768	Off Market
1829 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$135,300	2	1	792	Off Market
1833 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$137,600	2	1	768	Off Market
1837 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$128,100	2	1	768	Off Market
1839 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$113,300	2	1	864	Off Market
1847 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$155,100	3	1	1,261	Off Market
1817 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$116,900	2	1	792	Off Market
1815 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$143,900	2	1	792	Off Market
1807 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$122,500	3	2	840	Recently Sold
1801 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$115,400	1	1	896	Off Market
273 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$150,100	3	1	972	Off Market
283 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$146,900	3	2	1,562	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1922

Living Area

792 sqft

Price/Sqft

$207

Parking

Garage

About this House

Come take a look.

A freshly updated home with many updates.

Move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a very convenient location to all of Des Moines.

This home has many updates including but not limited to:
Updated roof
Updated windows
Updated kitchen cabinets
Updated kitchen appliances
Updated bathroom
Fresh paint throughout
Fresh floors throughout

To schedule your own personal viewing call me direct. This a for sale by owner listing and my name is Dave. You can reach me at five one five nine nine one zero three zero eight.

owners are licensed to sell realesate in iowa

1821 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 $155,000 on May 20, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $164,300, with a rent estimate of $1,135/month.

Home Details for 1821 E Walnut St

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

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8189 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 24, 2024 Source: DMMLS #701138	ListingRemoved	$170,000
Aug 19, 2024 Source: DMMLS #701138	Listed For Sale	$170,000
May 20, 2022 Source: DMMLS #648175	Sold	$155,000
Mar 25, 2022 Source: DMMLS #648175	Pending	$149,900
Mar 24, 2022 Source: DMMLS #648175	Listed For Sale	$149,900
Mar 24, 2022 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Mar 7, 2022 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$149,900
Oct 26, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$51,000
Jun 21, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$44,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,608	$150,700

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 1821 E Walnut St

What is 1821 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1821 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $164,300.
What is the price history for 1821 E Walnut St?
1821 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in May 2022.
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 1821 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1821 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,189 sq ft).
Does 1821 E Walnut St have a garage?
Yes, 1821 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.