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 1839 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1839 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $113,300 .

What is the price history for 1839 E Walnut St?

1839 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $15,000 in January 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.

Does 1839 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1839 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1839 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1839 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,835 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1839 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft

$113,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $802/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$113,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $802/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

864 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$113K

Since last month

$2K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$6K (+5.4%)

Since last sale

$98K (+650%)

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 +127% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$113K
July 2026	$114K
June 2026	$111K
May 2026	$113K
April 2026	$112K
March 2026	$110K
February 2026	$106K
January 2026	$107K
2025
December 2025	$106K
November 2025	$108K
October 2025	$108K
September 2025	$106K
August 2025	$107K
July 2025	$111K
June 2025	$97K
May 2025	$95K
April 2025	$92K
March 2025	$96K
February 2025	$92K
January 2025	$89K
2024
December 2024	$91K
November 2024	$95K
October 2024	$103K
September 2024	$100K
August 2024	$105K
July 2024	$109K
June 2024	$110K
May 2024	$117K
April 2024	$113K
March 2024	$111K
February 2024	$103K
January 2024	$101K
2023
December 2023	$102K
November 2023	$105K
October 2023	$102K
September 2023	$103K
August 2023	$106K
July 2023	$110K
June 2023	$108K
May 2023	$108K
April 2023	$104K
March 2023	$100K
February 2023	$96K
January 2023	$98K
2022
December 2022	$97K
November 2022	$96K
October 2022	$101K
September 2022	$102K
August 2022	$102K
July 2022	$106K
June 2022	$108K
May 2022	$107K
April 2022	$101K
March 2022	$99K
February 2022	$96K
January 2022	$95K
2021
December 2021	$96K
November 2021	$96K
October 2021	$96K
September 2021	$97K
August 2021	$99K
July 2021	$99K
June 2021	$102K
May 2021	$110K
April 2021	$107K
March 2021	$113K
February 2021	$112K
January 2021	$109K
2020
December 2020	$106K
November 2020	$95K
October 2020	$88K
September 2020	$88K
August 2020	$90K
July 2020	$90K
June 2020	$90K
May 2020	$92K
April 2020	$87K
March 2020	$88K
February 2020	$83K
January 2020	$77K
2019
December 2019	$76K
November 2019	$75K
October 2019	$71K
September 2019	$70K
August 2019	$72K
July 2019	$73K
June 2019	$76K
May 2019	$66K
April 2019	$62K
March 2019	$62K
February 2019	$61K
January 2019	$59K
2018
December 2018	$60K
November 2018	$60K
October 2018	$58K
September 2018	$60K
August 2018	$60K
July 2018	$61K
June 2018	$64K
May 2018	$61K
April 2018	$63K
March 2018	$64K
February 2018	$65K
January 2018	$61K
2017
December 2017	$60K
November 2017	$59K
October 2017	$57K
September 2017	$53K
August 2017	$53K
July 2017	$55K
June 2017	$53K
May 2017	$56K
April 2017	$55K
March 2017	$57K
February 2017	$62K
January 2017	$60K
2016
December 2016	$56K
November 2016	$52K
October 2016	$53K
September 2016	$49K
August 2016	$50K

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	0.27	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940

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
1847 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$155,100	3	1	1,261	Off Market
1855 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$156,600	3	1	1,339	Off Market
1850 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$155,800	3	1	1,093	Off Market
1840 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$321,500	2	2	1,156	Off Market
1830 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$85,400	2	1	864	Off Market
1837 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$128,100	2	1	768	Off Market
1833 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$137,600	2	1	768	Off Market
1829 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$135,300	2	1	792	Off Market
1825 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$139,300	2	1	768	Off Market
1821 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$164,300	2	1	792	Off Market
1817 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$116,900	2	1	792	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

864 sqft

Price/Sqft

$131

About this House

Exterior Features:This house is on a 4816 sq ft lot. Curb appeal is good. Siding is wood and in fair condition. Roof is asphalt in good condition. Interior Features:This is a 2 bed 1 bath house with 864 sq ft. Flooring is tile and carpet in fair condition. The kitchen is in fair condition with cabinets and a sink present. No appliances remain.

1839 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1922. It last sold for $15,000 on Jan 27, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $113,300, with a rent estimate of $1,154/month.

Home Details for 1839 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4835 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 27, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$15,000
Dec 8, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$16,900
Nov 20, 2013 Source: DMMLS #416028	Sold	$10,250
Sep 13, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,000 Price decreased by 98%
Apr 16, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$42,500
Sep 15, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$75,500
Apr 29, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$32,500
Dec 26, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$57,000
Nov 13, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$59,500
Aug 28, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$59,900
Mar 26, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$31,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,376	$92,300

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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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 1839 E Walnut St

What is 1839 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1839 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $113,300.
What is the price history for 1839 E Walnut St?
1839 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $15,000 in January 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.
Does 1839 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1839 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1839 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1839 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,835 sq ft).