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 1908 Burson St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1908 Burson St in Des Moines, IA is $157,600 .

What is the price history for 1908 Burson St?

1908 Burson St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $77,500 in October 2017.

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 1908 Burson St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1908 Burson St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1908 Burson St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1908 Burson St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$157,600

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,648 sqft

1908 Burson St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 30, 2017 for $77,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$158K

Since last month

$3K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$800 (+0.5%)

Since last sale

$81K (+104%)

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 +93% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$158K
July 2026	$161K
June 2026	$157K
May 2026	$153K
April 2026	$153K
March 2026	$152K
February 2026	$145K
January 2026	$151K
2025
December 2025	$149K
November 2025	$152K
October 2025	$152K
September 2025	$156K
August 2025	$157K
July 2025	$162K
June 2025	$160K
May 2025	$160K
April 2025	$158K
March 2025	$157K
February 2025	$153K
January 2025	$153K
2024
December 2024	$152K
November 2024	$158K
October 2024	$158K
September 2024	$159K
August 2024	$158K
July 2024	$163K
June 2024	$163K
May 2024	$166K
April 2024	$164K
March 2024	$160K
February 2024	$155K
January 2024	$153K
2023
December 2023	$153K
November 2023	$151K
October 2023	$153K
September 2023	$151K
August 2023	$153K
July 2023	$155K
June 2023	$155K
May 2023	$154K
April 2023	$152K
March 2023	$148K
February 2023	$144K
January 2023	$143K
2022
December 2022	$143K
November 2022	$145K
October 2022	$149K
September 2022	$151K
August 2022	$151K
July 2022	$154K
June 2022	$155K
May 2022	$153K
April 2022	$146K
March 2022	$141K
February 2022	$137K
January 2022	$137K
2021
December 2021	$136K
November 2021	$137K
October 2021	$138K
September 2021	$140K
August 2021	$140K
July 2021	$141K
June 2021	$136K
May 2021	$130K
April 2021	$127K
March 2021	$122K
February 2021	$116K
January 2021	$113K
2020
December 2020	$105K
November 2020	$96K
October 2020	$88K
September 2020	$87K
August 2020	$87K
July 2020	$87K
June 2020	$86K
May 2020	$86K
April 2020	$85K
March 2020	$84K
February 2020	$83K
January 2020	$84K
2019
December 2019	$84K
November 2019	$83K
October 2019	$83K
September 2019	$83K
August 2019	$83K
July 2019	$83K
June 2019	$84K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$83K
March 2019	$83K
February 2019	$83K
January 2019	$81K
2018
December 2018	$81K
November 2018	$81K
October 2018	$81K
September 2018	$81K
August 2018	$81K
July 2018	$81K
June 2018	$80K
May 2018	$80K
April 2018	$80K
March 2018	$79K
February 2018	$79K
January 2018	$78K
2017
December 2017	$79K
November 2017	$78K
October 2017	$78K
September 2017	$77K
August 2017	$88K
July 2017	$101K
June 2017	$96K
May 2017	$102K
April 2017	$94K
March 2017	$92K
February 2017	$93K
January 2017	$92K
2016
December 2016	$90K
November 2016	$87K
October 2016	$86K
September 2016	$84K
August 2016	$82K

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
2146 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$99,000	02/02/26	3	1	1,456
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353

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
1912 Burson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$158,400	3	1	1,245	Off Market
1926 Burson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$85,600	1	1	554	Off Market
1924 Burson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$136,100	3	1	1,004	Off Market
1928 Burson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$142,000	3	1	1,174	Off Market
1930 Burson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$143,000	1	1	698	Recently Sold
1947 Claypool St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$108,200	2	1	924	Off Market
1906 Burson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$96,300	2	1	841	Off Market
1900 Burson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$122,000	2	1	884	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

1902

Living Area

1,648 sqft

Price/Sqft

$96

Parking

Garage

About this House

Possible 4 bedroom 1 bath 1.5 story home over 1600 finished sq. ft. Open Great room with formal dining room. Updated kitchen and bath, newer windows and roof. 2nd floor Master. Priced to sell. Call today for showing.

1908 Burson St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,648 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1902. It last sold for $77,500 on Oct 30, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $157,600, with a rent estimate of $1,508/month.

Home Details for 1908 Burson St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1902
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5096 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 30, 2017 Source: DMMLS #546709	Sold	$77,500
Sep 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$79,900
Sep 13, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$89,900 Price increased by 13%
Sep 12, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,900 Price decreased by 11%
Aug 25, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,900
Nov 1, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$68,500
Sep 18, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$68,250 Price decreased by 1%
Sep 11, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$68,750 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 31, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$69,999 Price decreased by 7%
Jul 29, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$74,950 Price decreased by 6%
Jul 10, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,950 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 3, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$81,900 Price decreased by 1%
Jun 25, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$82,900 Price decreased by 1%
Jun 19, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$83,900 Price decreased by 1%
Jun 12, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$84,900 Price decreased by 4%
May 1, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$88,900 Price decreased by 1%
Apr 24, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,900
Jan 27, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$18,500
Dec 4, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$22,900
Sep 24, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$25,500
Sep 4, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$25,500 Price increased by 0%
Aug 22, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Oct 10, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$43,292

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,540	$159,300

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 1908 Burson St

What is 1908 Burson St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1908 Burson St in Des Moines, IA is $157,600.
What is the price history for 1908 Burson St?
1908 Burson St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $77,500 in October 2017.
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 1908 Burson St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1908 Burson St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1908 Burson St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1908 Burson St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.