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

What is 1919 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1919 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $230,400 .

What is the price history for 1919 E 12th St?

1919 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,000 in December 2016.

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 1919 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1919 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1919 E 12th St?

The lot at 1919 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$230,400

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,808 sqft

1919 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,575/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 2, 2016 for $140,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$230K

Since last month

$3K (+1.2%)

Since last year

$300 (+0.1%)

Since last sale

$90K (+64.6%)

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 +77% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$230K
August 2026	$230K
July 2026	$228K
June 2026	$228K
May 2026	$225K
April 2026	$226K
March 2026	$225K
February 2026	$222K
January 2026	$221K
2025
December 2025	$220K
November 2025	$223K
October 2025	$225K
September 2025	$225K
August 2025	$230K
July 2025	$230K
June 2025	$232K
May 2025	$230K
April 2025	$230K
March 2025	$226K
February 2025	$220K
January 2025	$218K
2024
December 2024	$221K
November 2024	$224K
October 2024	$223K
September 2024	$223K
August 2024	$220K
July 2024	$225K
June 2024	$227K
May 2024	$227K
April 2024	$226K
March 2024	$224K
February 2024	$220K
January 2024	$218K
2023
December 2023	$217K
November 2023	$216K
October 2023	$217K
September 2023	$219K
August 2023	$220K
July 2023	$220K
June 2023	$220K
May 2023	$234K
April 2023	$229K
March 2023	$224K
February 2023	$209K
January 2023	$204K
2022
December 2022	$203K
November 2022	$208K
October 2022	$216K
September 2022	$217K
August 2022	$217K
July 2022	$220K
June 2022	$223K
May 2022	$221K
April 2022	$215K
March 2022	$210K
February 2022	$204K
January 2022	$202K
2021
December 2021	$204K
November 2021	$203K
October 2021	$203K
September 2021	$202K
August 2021	$204K
July 2021	$203K
June 2021	$197K
May 2021	$182K
April 2021	$168K
March 2021	$172K
February 2021	$167K
January 2021	$166K
2020
December 2020	$168K
November 2020	$165K
October 2020	$165K
September 2020	$163K
August 2020	$165K
July 2020	$163K
June 2020	$162K
May 2020	$156K
April 2020	$172K
March 2020	$169K
February 2020	$165K
January 2020	$164K
2019
December 2019	$161K
November 2019	$159K
October 2019	$157K
September 2019	$157K
August 2019	$158K
July 2019	$158K
June 2019	$159K
May 2019	$157K
April 2019	$157K
March 2019	$157K
February 2019	$158K
January 2019	$155K
2018
December 2018	$154K
November 2018	$153K
October 2018	$153K
September 2018	$154K
August 2018	$153K
July 2018	$153K
June 2018	$152K
May 2018	$153K
April 2018	$152K
March 2018	$150K
February 2018	$148K
January 2018	$148K
2017
December 2017	$149K
November 2017	$148K
October 2017	$146K
September 2017	$147K
August 2017	$146K
July 2017	$144K
June 2017	$143K
May 2017	$143K
April 2017	$143K
March 2017	$143K
February 2017	$142K
January 2017	$141K
2016
December 2016	$141K
November 2016	$139K
October 2016	$138K
September 2016	$130K

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
1900 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519
2318 E 11th St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$204,400	05/14/26	4	1	1,456

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
1917 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$284,400	4	2	1,748	Off Market
1911 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$183,500	3	1	1,352	Off Market
1905 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$208,100	3	1	1,456	Off Market
1901 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$230,800	4	1	1,516	Off Market
1831 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$197,100	3	2	1,674	Off Market
1211 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$128,900	2	1	975	Off Market
1921 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$188,600	3	1	1,511	Off Market
2003 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$177,500	3	1	1,344	Off Market
2007 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$187,600	3	1	1,480	Off Market
2009 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$165,100	3	1	1,360	Off Market
2015 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$168,600	2	1	1,164	Off Market
2017 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$148,700	2	1	1,626	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1914

1,808 sqft

$127/sqft

Garage

About this House

Must see this large three story home! Full of historical charm and wonderful, tasteful updates. You will love the original woodwork in excellent condition, hardwood floors, dining room, and good sized kitchen. All appliances included! Upstairs, you will find three spacious bedrooms, large bathroom with double sinks, and all new carpet. Third story features new carpet and paint. Could be an additional bedroom, office, or play room for the kids. Basement has great space for storage or future finish, along with a ½ bathroom and laundry room. (Washer and dryer stay.) Outside, the deck and large 3 stall detached garage with space for a workshop is sure to amaze! Located near Union Park, Birdland Marina, and trails! NFC financing available on this home. Qualified applicants may receive a $10,000 grant and up to $2,500 for buyers closing cost assistance.

1919 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,808 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1914. It last sold for $140,000 on Dec 2, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $230,400, with a rent estimate of $1,762/month.

Home Details for 1919 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7971 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 2, 2016 Source: DMMLS #526794	Sold	$140,000
Aug 17, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$136,500
Mar 30, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$90,000
Dec 7, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$90,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,422	$201,800

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

Cattell Elementary School
K-5
Public
264 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The staff are worse than the kids! They have a click and once they tink your kid needs an extra push they treat them like they are low lifes. My kids go here and i hate it
Parent Review
9y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $19.9k - $320k

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Marlene Brown Ackiss
Resident
4y 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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Frequently asked questions about 1919 E 12th St

What is 1919 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1919 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $230,400.
What is the price history for 1919 E 12th St?
1919 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,000 in December 2016.
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 1919 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1919 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1919 E 12th St?
The lot at 1919 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).