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 1844 Maple St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1844 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is $150,000 .

What is the price history for 1844 Maple St?

1844 Maple St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $59,000 in July 2004.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 1844 Maple St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1844 Maple St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1844 Maple St?

The lot at 1844 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,401 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$150,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
891 sqft

1844 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $1,070/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 22, 2004 for $59,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$150K

Since last month

$2K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.5%)

Since last sale

$91K (+153.4%)

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 +96% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$150K
August 2026	$152K
July 2026	$158K
June 2026	$157K
May 2026	$160K
April 2026	$156K
March 2026	$155K
February 2026	$150K
January 2026	$148K
2025
December 2025	$148K
November 2025	$151K
October 2025	$152K
September 2025	$147K
August 2025	$148K
July 2025	$148K
June 2025	$149K
May 2025	$147K
April 2025	$147K
March 2025	$143K
February 2025	$136K
January 2025	$136K
2024
December 2024	$140K
November 2024	$140K
October 2024	$148K
September 2024	$151K
August 2024	$148K
July 2024	$152K
June 2024	$152K
May 2024	$154K
April 2024	$153K
March 2024	$150K
February 2024	$148K
January 2024	$146K
2023
December 2023	$144K
November 2023	$145K
October 2023	$145K
September 2023	$146K
August 2023	$146K
July 2023	$146K
June 2023	$145K
May 2023	$144K
April 2023	$139K
March 2023	$134K
February 2023	$129K
January 2023	$126K
2022
December 2022	$127K
November 2022	$127K
October 2022	$132K
September 2022	$134K
August 2022	$134K
July 2022	$135K
June 2022	$134K
May 2022	$132K
April 2022	$127K
March 2022	$123K
February 2022	$118K
January 2022	$116K
2021
December 2021	$117K
November 2021	$118K
October 2021	$118K
September 2021	$119K
August 2021	$120K
July 2021	$120K
June 2021	$120K
May 2021	$119K
April 2021	$120K
March 2021	$116K
February 2021	$116K
January 2021	$113K
2020
December 2020	$108K
November 2020	$108K
October 2020	$108K
September 2020	$100K
August 2020	$104K
July 2020	$103K
June 2020	$104K
May 2020	$100K
April 2020	$100K
March 2020	$102K
February 2020	$97K
January 2020	$98K
2019
December 2019	$100K
November 2019	$101K
October 2019	$106K
September 2019	$106K
August 2019	$101K
July 2019	$102K
June 2019	$100K
May 2019	$97K
April 2019	$97K
March 2019	$97K
February 2019	$93K
January 2019	$95K
2018
December 2018	$91K
November 2018	$90K
October 2018	$92K
September 2018	$89K
August 2018	$90K
July 2018	$89K
June 2018	$90K
May 2018	$91K
April 2018	$88K
March 2018	$89K
February 2018	$87K
January 2018	$87K
2017
December 2017	$86K
November 2017	$85K
October 2017	$82K
September 2017	$81K
August 2017	$82K
July 2017	$87K
June 2017	$85K
May 2017	$82K
April 2017	$79K
March 2017	$81K
February 2017	$79K
January 2017	$78K
2016
December 2016	$75K
November 2016	$77K
October 2016	$77K
September 2016	$76K

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
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	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
1843 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$80,000	2	1	1,085	Recently Sold
1921 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.47	$136,100	2	1	768	Off Market
1917 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.47	$143,400	2	1	840	Off Market
1820 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.52	$221,100	3	2	1,584	Off Market
2305 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.79	$116,700	2	1	720	Off Market
2303 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.78	$144,900	2	1	1,603	Off Market
100 E 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	2.05	$239,700	3	1	936	Off Market
110 E 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	2.04	$541,600	3	3	3,026	Off Market
114 E 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	2.03	$239,500	4	2	928	Off Market
118 E 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	2.03	$198,100	Studio	1	936	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1950

891 sqft

$168/sqft

About this House

Cozy home in convenient location. Easy access to Interstate, close to shops and just steps from a park! Why rent when you could own this 3 bedroom home? Partial finish in basement, newer roof and furnace, updated carpet and fixtures. Nice storage shed outside and plenty of parking! Don't forget if you're a first time homebuyer you could qualify for a tax credit of up to $8,000!!!!!

1844 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 891 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1950. It last sold for $59,000 on Jul 22, 2004. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $150,000, with a rent estimate of $1,348/month.

Home Details for 1844 Maple St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber 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: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950Year Updated: 1993
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5401 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 1, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$75,000
Apr 2, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$75,000 Price decreased by 4%
Jan 22, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$78,000
Jul 22, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$59,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,274	$131,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 1844 Maple St

What is 1844 Maple St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1844 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is $150,000.
What is the price history for 1844 Maple St?
1844 Maple St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $59,000 in July 2004.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 1844 Maple St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1844 Maple St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1844 Maple St?
The lot at 1844 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,401 sq ft).