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 1914 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1914 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $148,000 .

What is the price history for 1914 E Walnut St?

1914 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $40,000 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.

How big is the lot at 1914 E Walnut St?

The lot at 1914 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,494 sq ft).

Does 1914 E Walnut St have a garage?

Yes, 1914 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$148,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft

1914 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 6, 2017 for $40,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$148K

Since last month

$3K (-2%)

Since last year

$4K (-2.7%)

Since last sale

$107K (+268.3%)

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 +143% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$147K
July 2026	$150K
June 2026	$150K
May 2026	$151K
April 2026	$148K
March 2026	$148K
February 2026	$147K
January 2026	$145K
2025
December 2025	$145K
November 2025	$150K
October 2025	$152K
September 2025	$152K
August 2025	$151K
July 2025	$152K
June 2025	$153K
May 2025	$153K
April 2025	$153K
March 2025	$150K
February 2025	$146K
January 2025	$145K
2024
December 2024	$146K
November 2024	$151K
October 2024	$147K
September 2024	$147K
August 2024	$143K
July 2024	$144K
June 2024	$145K
May 2024	$149K
April 2024	$146K
March 2024	$145K
February 2024	$141K
January 2024	$141K
2023
December 2023	$141K
November 2023	$140K
October 2023	$143K
September 2023	$141K
August 2023	$141K
July 2023	$141K
June 2023	$139K
May 2023	$141K
April 2023	$136K
March 2023	$130K
February 2023	$120K
January 2023	$116K
2022
December 2022	$116K
November 2022	$118K
October 2022	$122K
September 2022	$121K
August 2022	$121K
July 2022	$123K
June 2022	$123K
May 2022	$120K
April 2022	$113K
March 2022	$110K
February 2022	$105K
January 2022	$105K
2021
December 2021	$107K
November 2021	$108K
October 2021	$108K
September 2021	$110K
August 2021	$111K
July 2021	$113K
June 2021	$116K
May 2021	$120K
April 2021	$118K
March 2021	$114K
February 2021	$108K
January 2021	$108K
2020
December 2020	$107K
November 2020	$87K
October 2020	$63K
September 2020	$45K
August 2020	$45K
July 2020	$45K
June 2020	$45K
May 2020	$44K
April 2020	$44K
March 2020	$44K
February 2020	$43K
January 2020	$43K
2019
December 2019	$43K
November 2019	$43K
October 2019	$43K
September 2019	$43K
August 2019	$43K
July 2019	$43K
June 2019	$43K
May 2019	$43K
April 2019	$43K
March 2019	$43K
February 2019	$43K
January 2019	$42K
2018
December 2018	$42K
November 2018	$42K
October 2018	$42K
September 2018	$42K
August 2018	$42K
July 2018	$42K
June 2018	$41K
May 2018	$42K
April 2018	$41K
March 2018	$41K
February 2018	$41K
January 2018	$41K
2017
December 2017	$41K
November 2017	$40K
October 2017	$40K
September 2017	$46K
August 2017	$51K
July 2017	$62K
June 2017	$65K
May 2017	$61K
April 2017	$63K
March 2017	$62K
February 2017	$63K
January 2017	$63K
2016
December 2016	$70K
November 2016	$70K
October 2016	$71K
September 2016	$67K
August 2016	$61K

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
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.01	Single-Family Home	-	-	3	1.5	1,353
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.48	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037

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
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$189,900	3	1.5	1,353	For Sale
1922 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	-	-	2	1,562	Off Market
1933 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$129,600	2	1	768	Off Market
1927 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$139,200	2	1	924	Off Market
1923 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$154,300	2	1	1,072	Off Market
1919 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$143,300	2	1	1,325	Off Market
1908 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$232,500	3	2	1,060	Off Market
1904 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$202,400	3	2	1,092	Off Market
1902 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$235,000	4	2	1,896	Off Market
1854 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$193,100	5	2	2,784	Off Market
1850 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$139,000	2	1	872	Off Market
1848 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$115,500	2	1	1,392	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

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1905

Living Area

864 sqft

Price/Sqft

$171

Parking

Garage

About this House

This home is located in a yard that looks like the botanical gardens with many plants in the front and back yard with brick sidewalks. This property has natural dark woodwork and wood floors under the carpet. Relax on the front porch! The two bedrooms are on the first floor, the master bedroom has original pocket door. The small bedroom has cedar drawers in the closet. The large open front room has formal dining at the one end if you wish to use it for that. Eat in kitchen with lots of cupboards and a refrigerator is in the garage if you need one. Newer 40 gal. hot water heater. Mud room is at back door. Metal siding on the house. Fenced yard in the back with a large garage 24x30 built in 2002 just off the alley in back. As a Bonus for plant lovers there is a small green house to start your favorite plants. This home needs TLC and needs work but is a good solid home for the money. Sold as is condition!

1914 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1905. It last sold for $40,000 on Oct 6, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $148,000, with a rent estimate of $1,064/month.

Home Details for 1914 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8494 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 6, 2017 Source: DMMLS #544224	Sold	$40,000
Sep 11, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$49,900
Sep 2, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$49,900 Price decreased by 9%
Aug 22, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$55,000
Aug 10, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$55,000 Price decreased by 15%
Jul 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$64,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,220	$128,900

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 1914 E Walnut St

What is 1914 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1914 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $148,000.
What is the price history for 1914 E Walnut St?
1914 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $40,000 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.
How big is the lot at 1914 E Walnut St?
The lot at 1914 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,494 sq ft).
Does 1914 E Walnut St have a garage?
Yes, 1914 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.