1901 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316
Capitol East- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,458 sqft
$140,900
as of Aug 20, 2026
$140,900
as of Aug 20, 2026
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,458 sqft
Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,458 sqft
Price/Sqft
$97
Local Information
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About this House
This large home features one bedroom and a 3/4 master bathroom on the main level and three bedrooms with a full bath on the upper level. The stove and refrigerator are included and there are washer/dryer hookups in the basement.
Initial lease terms are 12 months with short term leases available for an additional fee. Residents are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Residents are responsible for all utilities: Electric and Gas to be provided through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash is provided through Des Moines Water Works. Sorry, no pets allowed.
There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.
Initial lease terms are 12 months with short term leases available for an additional fee. Residents are responsible for lawn care and snow removal. Residents are responsible for all utilities: Electric and Gas to be provided through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash is provided through Des Moines Water Works. Sorry, no pets allowed.
There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.
1901 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,458 sqft single-family home in Capitol East. It last sold for $63,500 on Nov 17, 2016 (4,147% above the $1,495 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2025 with an asking price of $1,595 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 9, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $140,900, with a rent estimate of $1,683/month.
Home Details for 1901 E Walnut St
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now |
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Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator |
Comparable Sales for 1901 E Walnut St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.06 | Single-Family Home | $100,000 | 04/14/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,353 sqft | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 04/14/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,440 sqft | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 11/19/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,380 sqft |
Home facts updated by county records
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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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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Aug 9, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $1,495 |
Jul 23, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $1,495 Price decreased by 6% |
Mar 12, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $1,595 |
Jan 27, 2019 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $1,095 |
Dec 3, 2018 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Rent | $1,095 |
Nov 17, 2016 Source: DMMLS #507078 | Sold | $63,500 |
Jul 8, 2016 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $73,000 Price decreased by 3% |
Mar 12, 2016 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $74,900 Price decreased by 6% |
Nov 9, 2015 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $80,000 |
Jun 26, 2015 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $77,999 |
Apr 4, 2015 Source: Agent Provided | PriceChange | $77,999 Price decreased by 8% |
Dec 10, 2014 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $85,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $2,084 | $121,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Frequently asked questions about 1901 E Walnut St
- What is 1901 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 1901 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $140,900.
- What is the price history for 1901 E Walnut St?1901 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $63,500 in November 2016.
- 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.
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