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 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1908 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $232,600 .

What is the price history for 1908 E Walnut St?

1908 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $160,448 in October 2019.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 1908 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

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

How big is the lot at 1908 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1908 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,494 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$232,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,060 sqft

1908 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $1,641/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 17, 2019 for $160,448

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$233K

Since last month

$400 (+0.2%)

Since last year

$15K (+6.6%)

Since last sale

$72K (+45%)

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 +321% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$233K
August 2026	$232K
July 2026	$234K
June 2026	$232K
May 2026	$234K
April 2026	$230K
March 2026	$228K
February 2026	$226K
January 2026	$219K
2025
December 2025	$218K
November 2025	$219K
October 2025	$218K
September 2025	$218K
August 2025	$218K
July 2025	$218K
June 2025	$234K
May 2025	$236K
April 2025	$237K
March 2025	$234K
February 2025	$233K
January 2025	$234K
2024
December 2024	$232K
November 2024	$236K
October 2024	$227K
September 2024	$231K
August 2024	$227K
July 2024	$230K
June 2024	$229K
May 2024	$230K
April 2024	$225K
March 2024	$225K
February 2024	$221K
January 2024	$219K
2023
December 2023	$218K
November 2023	$218K
October 2023	$221K
September 2023	$221K
August 2023	$222K
July 2023	$223K
June 2023	$220K
May 2023	$223K
April 2023	$219K
March 2023	$214K
February 2023	$210K
January 2023	$210K
2022
December 2022	$209K
November 2022	$212K
October 2022	$216K
September 2022	$217K
August 2022	$216K
July 2022	$217K
June 2022	$218K
May 2022	$218K
April 2022	$212K
March 2022	$212K
February 2022	$208K
January 2022	$206K
2021
December 2021	$205K
November 2021	$204K
October 2021	$204K
September 2021	$204K
August 2021	$204K
July 2021	$202K
June 2021	$193K
May 2021	$195K
April 2021	$191K
March 2021	$189K
February 2021	$187K
January 2021	$181K
2020
December 2020	$180K
November 2020	$180K
October 2020	$178K
September 2020	$178K
August 2020	$176K
July 2020	$177K
June 2020	$177K
May 2020	$174K
April 2020	$163K
March 2020	$163K
February 2020	$161K
January 2020	$161K
2019
December 2019	$168K
November 2019	$168K
October 2019	$168K
September 2019	$183K
August 2019	$183K
July 2019	$182K
June 2019	$184K
May 2019	$182K
April 2019	$182K
March 2019	$181K
February 2019	$170K
January 2019	$170K
2018
December 2018	$173K
November 2018	$180K
October 2018	$180K
September 2018	$181K
August 2018	$180K
July 2018	$180K
June 2018	$180K
May 2018	$180K
April 2018	$180K
March 2018	$180K
February 2018	$148K
January 2018	$146K
2017
December 2017	$90K
November 2017	$88K
October 2017	$87K
September 2017	$84K
August 2017	$83K
July 2017	$50K
June 2017	$47K
May 2017	$34K
April 2017	$34K
March 2017	$36K
February 2017	$44K
January 2017	$41K
2016
December 2016	$44K
November 2016	$43K
October 2016	$51K
September 2016	$55K

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	0.02	Single-Family Home	-	-	3	1.5	1,353
2130 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$150,000	04/14/26	3	2	1,440
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380

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
1914 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$147,200	2	1	864	Off Market
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$189,900	3	1.5	1,353	For Sale
1922 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	-	-	2	1,562	Off Market
1933 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$128,700	2	1	768	Off Market
1927 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$137,400	2	1	924	Off Market
1923 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$155,200	2	1	1,072	Off Market
1904 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$201,100	3	2	1,092	Off Market
1902 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$235,000	4	2	1,896	Off Market
1854 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$190,600	5	2	2,784	Off Market
1850 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$138,500	2	1	872	Off Market
1848 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$115,200	2	1	1,392	Off Market
1842 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$171,600	3	2	1,052	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2018

1,060 sqft

$219/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Back porchAlley accessRecent updatesCozy front porchFunctional layout

24 hr List/Sale

1908 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,060 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 2018. It last sold for $160,448 on Oct 17, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $232,600, with a rent estimate of $1,780/month.

Home Details for 1908 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
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
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2018
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8494 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 19, 2025 Source: DMMLS #719859	ListingRemoved	$220,000
Jul 14, 2025 Source: DMMLS #719859	PriceChange	$220,000 Price decreased by 6%
Jun 10, 2025 Source: DMMLS #719859	Listed For Sale	$235,000
Oct 17, 2019 Source: DMMLS #593555	Sold	$160,448
Mar 18, 2019 Source: DMMLS #572462	Sold	$168,000
Jan 25, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$169,990
Jan 18, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$169,990 Price decreased by 1%
Dec 11, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$172,499 Price decreased by 4%
Mar 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$179,900 Price increased by 13%
Feb 14, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$159,000
Nov 7, 2017 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$159,000
Aug 9, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$159,000
Jul 18, 2014 Source: DMMLS #438800	Sold	$17,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,200	$273,400

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 1908 E Walnut St

What is 1908 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1908 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $232,600.
What is the price history for 1908 E Walnut St?
1908 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $160,448 in October 2019.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 1908 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1908 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1908 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1908 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,494 sq ft).