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

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.

What are the closest schools to 1848 E Walnut St?

The closest schools to 1848 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).

Does 1848 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1848 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1848 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1848 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (6,795 sq ft).

Does 1848 E Walnut St have a garage?

Yes, 1848 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

1848 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,392 sqft

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,392 sqft

Home Value

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 +48% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$124K
July 2026	$115K
June 2026	$117K
May 2026	$117K
March 2026	$128K
February 2026	$115K
January 2026	$106K
2025
November 2025	$113K
October 2025	$108K
September 2025	$120K
August 2025	$121K
July 2025	$129K
June 2025	$122K
May 2025	$125K
April 2025	$121K
March 2025	$98K
February 2025	$95K
January 2025	$94K
2024
December 2024	$88K
November 2024	$91K
September 2024	$104K
August 2024	$111K
July 2024	$115K
June 2024	$122K
May 2024	$127K
April 2024	$132K
March 2024	$128K
February 2024	$123K
January 2024	$121K
2023
December 2023	$126K
November 2023	$134K
October 2023	$125K
September 2023	$124K
August 2023	$129K
July 2023	$126K
June 2023	$133K
May 2023	$129K
April 2023	$123K
March 2023	$118K
February 2023	$114K
January 2023	$118K
2022
December 2022	$118K
November 2022	$125K
October 2022	$133K
September 2022	$137K
August 2022	$138K
July 2022	$142K
June 2022	$143K
May 2022	$140K
April 2022	$130K
March 2022	$116K
February 2022	$99K
January 2022	$100K
2021
December 2021	$101K
November 2021	$103K
October 2021	$106K
September 2021	$106K
August 2021	$110K
July 2021	$115K
June 2021	$127K
May 2021	$145K
April 2021	$140K
March 2021	$137K
February 2021	$131K
January 2021	$125K
2020
December 2020	$124K
November 2020	$124K
October 2020	$122K
September 2020	$121K
August 2020	$121K
July 2020	$119K
June 2020	$117K
May 2020	$114K
April 2020	$107K
March 2020	$108K
February 2020	$110K
January 2020	$111K
2019
December 2019	$112K
November 2019	$110K
October 2019	$112K
September 2019	$113K
August 2019	$115K
July 2019	$118K
June 2019	$120K
May 2019	$117K
April 2019	$114K
March 2019	$115K
February 2019	$114K
January 2019	$111K
2018
December 2018	$111K
November 2018	$113K
October 2018	$111K
September 2018	$110K
August 2018	$104K
July 2018	$104K
June 2018	$102K
May 2018	$101K
April 2018	$101K
March 2018	$104K
February 2018	$107K
January 2018	$103K
2017
December 2017	$111K
November 2017	$110K
October 2017	$108K
September 2017	$106K
August 2017	$96K
July 2017	$102K
June 2017	$98K
May 2017	$95K
April 2017	$94K
March 2017	$93K
February 2017	$93K
January 2017	$92K
2016
December 2016	$92K
November 2016	$93K
October 2016	$90K
September 2016	$87K
August 2016	$84K

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	0.08	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380

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
1850 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$137,300	2	1	872	Off Market
1854 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$194,300	5	2	2,784	Off Market
1902 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$236,000	4	2	1,896	Off Market
1904 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$203,200	3	2	1,092	Off Market
1908 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$234,800	3	2	1,060	Off Market
1914 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$148,700	2	1	864	Off Market
1842 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$171,200	3	2	1,052	Off Market
1824 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$157,200	2	1	999	Off Market
1820 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$179,000	2	2	905	For Sale
1818 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$148,700	3	2	1,389	Off Market
1810 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$134,900	2	1	592	For Sale
1808 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$188,400	5	2	1,934	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1848 E Walnut St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1910

Living Area

1,392 sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1848 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 1848 E Walnut St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,392 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6795 sqft and was built in 1910.

1848 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,392 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1910. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,118/month.

Home Details for 1848 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details AtticNumber of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910Year Updated: 1944
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6795 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	Unavailable	$21,800

Home facts updated by county records

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
4 Reviews

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Capitol East

10 Homes For You
Buy: $90k - $179k

See Local Highlights

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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.

Paula Cuffee
Resident
11mo ago
"You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
0
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 1848 E Walnut St

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.
What are the closest schools to 1848 E Walnut St?
The closest schools to 1848 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).
Does 1848 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1848 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1848 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1848 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (6,795 sq ft).
Does 1848 E Walnut St have a garage?
Yes, 1848 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.