Are yards well-kept in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say car is needed

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Does Union Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Union Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there's wildlife

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Union Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Union Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

1911 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,352 sqft

$180,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,215/mo*

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$180,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,215/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,352 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Tax abatement! Keep your payments low with reduced property taxes. Compare this to your rent payment and fire your landlord. The character and charm are abundant in this wonderful family home. This 2 story beauty has a finished attic that could easily be turned into 1 or 2 more bedrooms,an office area, craft room, game room or whatever you decide. Features include hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork including a built-in buffet in the formal dining room, a large living room with fireplace, updated bath,front porch, back porch and a 3 car garage. If you are looking for a beautifully restored home in a great neighborhood,you will want to see this one. Contract terms available for qualified buyers.

1911 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,352 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1916. It last sold for $92,000 on May 30, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $180,100, with a rent estimate of $1,540/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1911 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1916Year Updated: 2012
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7971 sqft

Price History for 1911 E 12th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/30/2014	$92,000	Sold	DMMLS #429338
Recording Date 05/30/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/06/2014	$95,000	Pending	Agent Provided

01/15/2014	$95,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/08/2013	$119,500	ListingRemoved	N/A

05/26/2013	$119,500	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $20,000 (20%)
03/19/2013	$99,500	Listed For Sale	N/A

09/07/2010	$42,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/07/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/15/2010	$44,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $21,000 (-32%)
07/04/2010	$65,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $9,900 (-13%)
06/03/2010	$74,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/04/2010	$74,700	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/04/2010 Contract Date 04/22/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/18/2006	$109,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/18/2006 Contract Date 04/06/2006 County Transfer Tax $174 Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/02/1999	$84,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/02/1999 Contract Date 07/24/1999 County Transfer Tax $135 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$2,300
Assessment	$141,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1911 E 12th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $206,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,456 sqft
1905 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $230,000
4 bd
1 ba
1,516 sqft
1901 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,674 sqft
1831 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,400
2 bd
1 ba
975 sqft
1211 Mattern Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $247,900
4 bd
3 ba
1,984 sqft
1829 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $205,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,176 sqft
1825 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $283,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,748 sqft
1917 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Real Broker, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $226,600
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,808 sqft
1919 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,511 sqft
1921 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,344 sqft
2003 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,480 sqft
2007 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
EXP Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,360 sqft
2009 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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What Locals Say about Union Park

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say car is needed
79 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say streets are well-lit
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
40 % Say it's quiet
36 % Say there's wildlife
30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
19 % Say there are community events

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Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
3y ago
" I use to live in this neighborhood over on 810 Boyd I I really like the. Union park area Nice big tree love the way the is made "
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Wendy F. H.
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8y ago
"The community. the union park is a one of a kind park. It’s near Grandview university so you can take college classes and save money."
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thejakes1323
13y ago
"Wonderful older established affordable neighborhood. Nice trees, nice neighbors, nice homes. Most homes in the area have original woodwork, wood floors, built ins. The area is great for all; singles, couples, families, retirees. A great mix of ages. Low crime. My grandmother lived in this area for many years. My parents have owned three homes in the area over the years. Still a favorite area in East Des Moines. Close to downtown, restaurants, shopping, easy access to most main highways. Centrally located. Give it a look."
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Erika B.
14y ago
"Union Park Neighborhoods bounty of older classic homes at affordable prices, it's proximity to the East Village, and the quality of life that an enormous public park with a variety of intended uses from biking and boating to strolling and a trip to perhaps the largest playground in Des Moines Boundaries, makes this area superb for folks who work down town and don't want to drive their car more than necessary. Overall, it's a very nice place to live. Like most other areas of Des Moines, the educational systems needs improvement. "
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