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 1829 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1829 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $135,300 .

What is the price history for 1829 E Walnut St?

1829 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $48,000 in October 2012.

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.

Does 1829 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1829 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1829 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1829 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1829 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
792 sqft

$135,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $942/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$135,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $942/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

792 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$135K

Since last month

$700 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$4K (+2.9%)

Since last sale

$87K (+181.9%)

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 +100% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$135K
July 2026	$136K
June 2026	$137K
May 2026	$136K
April 2026	$133K
March 2026	$132K
February 2026	$130K
January 2026	$129K
2025
December 2025	$128K
November 2025	$130K
October 2025	$131K
September 2025	$133K
August 2025	$132K
July 2025	$133K
June 2025	$130K
May 2025	$128K
April 2025	$127K
March 2025	$122K
February 2025	$119K
January 2025	$116K
2024
December 2024	$117K
November 2024	$119K
October 2024	$126K
September 2024	$127K
August 2024	$125K
July 2024	$130K
June 2024	$130K
May 2024	$134K
April 2024	$130K
March 2024	$128K
February 2024	$124K
January 2024	$123K
2023
December 2023	$124K
November 2023	$125K
October 2023	$125K
September 2023	$124K
August 2023	$126K
July 2023	$125K
June 2023	$122K
May 2023	$124K
April 2023	$120K
March 2023	$116K
February 2023	$112K
January 2023	$112K
2022
December 2022	$112K
November 2022	$111K
October 2022	$116K
September 2022	$118K
August 2022	$118K
July 2022	$121K
June 2022	$121K
May 2022	$119K
April 2022	$114K
March 2022	$112K
February 2022	$110K
January 2022	$110K
2021
December 2021	$111K
November 2021	$111K
October 2021	$112K
September 2021	$113K
August 2021	$115K
July 2021	$115K
June 2021	$117K
May 2021	$118K
April 2021	$111K
March 2021	$116K
February 2021	$113K
January 2021	$112K
2020
December 2020	$110K
November 2020	$111K
October 2020	$106K
September 2020	$100K
August 2020	$101K
July 2020	$100K
June 2020	$99K
May 2020	$97K
April 2020	$97K
March 2020	$95K
February 2020	$96K
January 2020	$97K
2019
December 2019	$95K
November 2019	$95K
October 2019	$93K
September 2019	$93K
August 2019	$94K
July 2019	$98K
June 2019	$93K
May 2019	$94K
April 2019	$92K
March 2019	$95K
February 2019	$92K
January 2019	$97K
2018
December 2018	$94K
November 2018	$90K
October 2018	$89K
September 2018	$89K
August 2018	$89K
July 2018	$90K
June 2018	$90K
May 2018	$90K
April 2018	$89K
March 2018	$87K
February 2018	$89K
January 2018	$92K
2017
December 2017	$87K
November 2017	$84K
October 2017	$84K
September 2017	$83K
August 2017	$82K
July 2017	$77K
June 2017	$77K
May 2017	$79K
April 2017	$75K
March 2017	$74K
February 2017	$72K
January 2017	$70K
2016
December 2016	$71K
November 2016	$73K
October 2016	$70K
September 2016	$70K
August 2016	$68K

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
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752

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
1833 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$137,600	2	1	768	Off Market
1837 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$128,700	2	1	768	Off Market
1839 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$112,500	2	1	864	Off Market
1847 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$155,300	3	1	1,261	Off Market
1855 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$156,600	3	1	1,339	Off Market
1850 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$155,200	3	1	1,093	Off Market
1825 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$139,800	2	1	768	Off Market
1821 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$164,300	2	1	792	Off Market
1817 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$119,300	2	1	792	Off Market
1815 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$145,600	2	1	792	Off Market
1807 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$122,500	3	2	840	Recently Sold
1801 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$116,100	1	1	896	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1922

Living Area

792 sqft

Price/Sqft

$171

Parking

Garage

About this House

This is a great starter home. 2 bedroom with a jack-n-jill bathroom. Nice size dining area, also has a perfect enclosed front porch. Good size fenced in back yard. Priced to sell!

1829 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 $48,000 on Oct 5, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $135,300, with a rent estimate of $1,134/month.

Home Details for 1829 E Walnut St

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

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

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 5, 2012 Source: DMMLS #403098	Sold	$48,000
Aug 9, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$49,000 Price decreased by 9%
May 7, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$54,000 Price decreased by 10%
Mar 18, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$59,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,948	$125,700

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 1829 E Walnut St

What is 1829 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1829 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $135,300.
What is the price history for 1829 E Walnut St?
1829 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $48,000 in October 2012.
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.
Does 1829 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1829 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1829 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1829 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).