1850 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

1850 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 872 sqft

$140,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $962/mo*
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$140,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $962/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
872 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Check out this great entry-level ranch home. This is a solid home, needing just a little tender loving care. Original hardwood floors, 2 bed, 1 bath. Extra space in a partially finished basement. Welcoming full front porch! Great fenced backyard area. Oversized 1 car detached garage at back with alley access, and additional parking and yard space. Home has new HBAC. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
1850 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 872 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1921. It last sold for $111,500 on Mar 5, 2024 (2% above the $109,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $140,100, with a rent estimate of $1,207/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1850 E Walnut St

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 872 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 400 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 62

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Property Information
Parcel Number: 04002431000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $109,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Feb 07 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: 872 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6795.36 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 686355Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 330-5710Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-04002431000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Eena Gardner, (515) 330-5710
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with: Beatris Mayorga, (515) 612-2702, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#686355

Price History for 1850 E Walnut St

DatePriceEventSource
03/05/2024$111,500Sold
DMMLS #686355
02/07/2024$109,000PendingDMMLS #686355
01/19/2024$109,000PriceChange
DMMLS #686355
12/08/2023$119,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #686355
07/10/2017$74,900Sold
DMMLS #540517
12/30/2004$34,523Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,006
Assessment$116,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1850 E Walnut St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1910 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$140,000
08/29/25
2
1
768
2036 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$110,000
08/22/25
2
1
664
1721 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA
0.26
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
1804 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$164,900
03/04/26
2
2
1,126
1657 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$126,995
09/18/25
2
1
753
1807 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$122,500
03/23/26
3
2
840
1621 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$170,000
07/02/26
2
1
1,045

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Assigned Schools

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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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