1837 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

$128,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 768 sqft

1837 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 15, 2024 for $61,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$129K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-2.2%)
Since last year
Increased$67K (+109.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$68K (+111%)
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 +156% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$129K
July 2026$132K
June 2026$133K
May 2026$133K
April 2026$120K
March 2026$96K
February 2026$73K
January 2026$61K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
1910 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$140,000
08/29/25
2
1
768
1719 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$55,000
10/24/25
2
1
681
1721 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$95,000
01/26/26
2
1
833
1706 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$126,000
07/07/26
2
1
720
1657 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$126,995
09/18/25
2
1
753
1843 Walker St, Des Moines, IA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$80,000
07/30/26
2
1
1,085

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
1850 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.04
$155,200
3
1
1,093
Off Market
1840 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.03
$321,800
2
2
1,156
Off Market
1910 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.07
$140,500
2
1
768
Off Market
1850 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.05
$137,300
2
1
872
Off Market
1839 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.06
$244,100
4
2
1,088
Off Market
1913 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.08
$169,900
2
1.5
922
For Sale
1820 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.06
$135,700
2
1
768
Off Market
1814 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.06
$172,400
4
1.5
1,328
Off Market
1810 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.06
$134,900
2
1
592
For Sale
1819 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.08
$150,000
2
1
954
Off Market
1807 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.06
$122,500
3
2
840
Recently Sold

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
768 sqft
Price/Sqft
$168

About this House

2 bedroom 1 bath home with tuck under garage. Home has NO ACCESS and is boarded up. All offers due by Monday evening July 15th 8 pm. Interior access will only be provided AFTER accepted offer. 100% sold AS IS and buyer will be responsible for removing ALL items after closing, CASH only. Loans will not be considered.
1837 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1922. It last sold for $61,000 on Aug 15, 2024 (22% above the $50,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $128,700, with a rent estimate of $1,114/month.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by STEVEN CAMERONA, (515) 978-1289
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Bought with: Karla Alaniz, (515) 897-9027, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Co-Buyer's Agent: Junior Ibarra, (515) 497-8133, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#698963

Home Details for 1837 E Walnut St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 768 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Does Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 04002131000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $50,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 16 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 768 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5314.32 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 698963Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 515-978-1289Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-04002131000000-R-N

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 15, 2024
Source: DMMLS #698963
Sold
$61,000
Aug 5, 2024
Source: Iowa Realty #698963
Pending
$50,000
Aug 4, 2024
Source: Iowa Realty #698963
ListingRemoved
$50,000
Jul 16, 2024
Source: Iowa Realty #698963
Pending
$50,000
Jul 12, 2024
Source: Iowa Realty #698963
Listed For Sale
$50,000

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol East
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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

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Frequently asked questions about 1837 E Walnut St

  • What is 1837 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1837 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $128,700.
  • What is the price history for 1837 E Walnut St?
    1837 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $61,000 in August 2024.
  • 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 1837 E Walnut St?
    The lot at 1837 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,314 sq ft).

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