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 1904 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1904 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $202,400 .

What is the price history for 1904 E Walnut St?

1904 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,500 in March 2021.

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 1904 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1904 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1904 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1904 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,451 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1904 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,092 sqft

$202,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,373/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$202,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,373/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,092 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$202K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.9%)

Since last sale

$73K (+56.4%)

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 +58% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$203K
July 2026	$204K
June 2026	$203K
May 2026	$204K
April 2026	$201K
March 2026	$198K
February 2026	$196K
January 2026	$196K
2025
December 2025	$196K
November 2025	$199K
October 2025	$201K
September 2025	$201K
August 2025	$201K
July 2025	$201K
June 2025	$203K
May 2025	$204K
April 2025	$205K
March 2025	$201K
February 2025	$199K
January 2025	$198K
2024
December 2024	$199K
November 2024	$202K
October 2024	$198K
September 2024	$199K
August 2024	$199K
July 2024	$205K
June 2024	$201K
May 2024	$203K
April 2024	$194K
March 2024	$192K
February 2024	$188K
January 2024	$186K
2023
December 2023	$187K
November 2023	$187K
October 2023	$187K
September 2023	$187K
August 2023	$185K
July 2023	$189K
June 2023	$186K
May 2023	$185K
April 2023	$181K
March 2023	$180K
February 2023	$180K
January 2023	$183K
2022
December 2022	$184K
November 2022	$182K
October 2022	$170K
September 2022	$160K
August 2022	$150K
July 2022	$150K
June 2022	$149K
May 2022	$147K
April 2022	$146K
March 2022	$144K
February 2022	$142K
January 2022	$142K
2021
December 2021	$141K
November 2021	$139K
October 2021	$138K
September 2021	$136K
August 2021	$137K
July 2021	$137K
June 2021	$135K
May 2021	$133K
April 2021	$171K
March 2021	$169K
February 2021	$164K
January 2021	$161K
2020
December 2020	$162K
November 2020	$162K
October 2020	$164K
September 2020	$163K
August 2020	$160K
July 2020	$158K
June 2020	$157K
May 2020	$156K
April 2020	$153K
March 2020	$153K
February 2020	$152K
January 2020	$153K
2019
December 2019	$152K
November 2019	$151K
October 2019	$152K
September 2019	$153K
August 2019	$155K
July 2019	$154K
June 2019	$153K
May 2019	$151K
April 2019	$154K
March 2019	$152K
February 2019	$151K
January 2019	$149K
2018
December 2018	$149K
November 2018	$149K
October 2018	$150K
September 2018	$149K
August 2018	$150K
July 2018	$149K
June 2018	$143K
May 2018	$142K
April 2018	$143K
March 2018	$141K
February 2018	$140K
January 2018	$139K
2017
December 2017	$140K
November 2017	$139K
October 2017	$134K
September 2017	$133K
August 2017	$132K
July 2017	$133K
June 2017	$135K
May 2017	$135K
April 2017	$136K
March 2017	$138K
February 2017	$136K
January 2017	$133K
2016
December 2016	$134K
November 2016	$132K
October 2016	$129K
September 2016	$126K
August 2016	$128K

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	0.03	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353
2130 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$150,000	04/14/26	3	2	1,440
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.26	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
1908 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$234,800	3	2	1,060	Off Market
1914 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$148,700	2	1	864	Off Market
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$100,000	3	1	1,353	Recently Sold
1922 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	-	-	2	1,562	Off Market
1933 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$130,100	2	1	768	Off Market
1927 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$139,200	2	1	924	Off Market
1902 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$236,000	4	2	1,896	Off Market
1854 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$195,000	5	2	2,784	Off Market
1850 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$137,300	2	1	872	Off Market
1848 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$124,400	2	1	1,392	Off Market
1842 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$171,200	3	2	1,052	Off Market
1824 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$156,200	2	1	999	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2004

Living Area

1,092 sqft

Price/Sqft

$185

About this House

Take a look at this roomy ranch style home. Featuring a concrete driveway, fenced yard, storage shed, covered front deck, vaulted ceilings, main floor laundry, on suite with 3/4 bath, egress window in the livable lower level. This is a great opportunity to purchase a great home with tons of potential.

1904 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,092 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 2004. It last sold for $129,500 on Mar 10, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $202,400, with a rent estimate of $1,793/month.

Home Details for 1904 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2004
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8450 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 10, 2021 Source: DMMLS #621099	Sold	$129,500
Jan 30, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$125,000
Jan 23, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$125,000
Nov 12, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	$111,909
Feb 2, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$124,500
May 4, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$8,500
Jan 6, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$5,000
Sep 16, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$19,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,584	$208,900

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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Neighborhood Overview

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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 1904 E Walnut St

What is 1904 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1904 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $202,400.
What is the price history for 1904 E Walnut St?
1904 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,500 in March 2021.
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 1904 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1904 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1904 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1904 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,451 sq ft).