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 1921 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1921 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $188,600 .

What is the price history for 1921 E 12th St?

1921 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,000 in June 2021.

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 1921 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1921 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1921 E 12th St?

The lot at 1921 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$188,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,511 sqft

1921 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 29, 2021 for $140,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$189K

Since last month

$2K (+0.9%)

Since last year

$6K (+3.3%)

Since last sale

$49K (+34.7%)

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 +50% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$189K
August 2026	$188K
July 2026	$187K
June 2026	$185K
May 2026	$184K
April 2026	$185K
March 2026	$184K
February 2026	$179K
January 2026	$181K
2025
December 2025	$178K
November 2025	$182K
October 2025	$183K
September 2025	$182K
August 2025	$183K
July 2025	$182K
June 2025	$187K
May 2025	$186K
April 2025	$186K
March 2025	$179K
February 2025	$174K
January 2025	$174K
2024
December 2024	$179K
November 2024	$180K
October 2024	$181K
September 2024	$181K
August 2024	$187K
July 2024	$192K
June 2024	$192K
May 2024	$190K
April 2024	$190K
March 2024	$185K
February 2024	$181K
January 2024	$178K
2023
December 2023	$178K
November 2023	$180K
October 2023	$179K
September 2023	$179K
August 2023	$181K
July 2023	$183K
June 2023	$182K
May 2023	$180K
April 2023	$178K
March 2023	$176K
February 2023	$166K
January 2023	$168K
2022
December 2022	$155K
November 2022	$156K
October 2022	$158K
September 2022	$157K
August 2022	$157K
July 2022	$156K
June 2022	$156K
May 2022	$154K
April 2022	$153K
March 2022	$150K
February 2022	$149K
January 2022	$149K
2021
December 2021	$147K
November 2021	$144K
October 2021	$143K
September 2021	$143K
August 2021	$143K
July 2021	$142K
June 2021	$151K
May 2021	$150K
April 2021	$160K
March 2021	$173K
February 2021	$167K
January 2021	$165K
2020
December 2020	$164K
November 2020	$165K
October 2020	$170K
September 2020	$169K
August 2020	$162K
July 2020	$155K
June 2020	$153K
May 2020	$150K
April 2020	$143K
March 2020	$143K
February 2020	$143K
January 2020	$140K
2019
December 2019	$139K
November 2019	$136K
October 2019	$137K
September 2019	$141K
August 2019	$143K
July 2019	$144K
June 2019	$144K
May 2019	$146K
April 2019	$151K
March 2019	$147K
February 2019	$144K
January 2019	$143K
2018
December 2018	$143K
November 2018	$143K
October 2018	$144K
September 2018	$148K
August 2018	$146K
July 2018	$147K
June 2018	$146K
May 2018	$143K
April 2018	$136K
March 2018	$137K
February 2018	$140K
January 2018	$139K
2017
December 2017	$140K
November 2017	$137K
October 2017	$134K
September 2017	$137K
August 2017	$137K
July 2017	$136K
June 2017	$135K
May 2017	$133K
April 2017	$134K
March 2017	$131K
February 2017	$129K
January 2017	$127K
2016
December 2016	$127K
November 2016	$127K
October 2016	$126K
September 2016	$126K

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	0.06	Single-Family Home	$162,884	11/07/25	3	1	1,519
2115 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$251,000	05/14/26	3	1	1,287

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
1919 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$230,400	4	1.5	1,808	Off Market
1917 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$284,400	4	2	1,748	Off Market
1911 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$183,500	3	1	1,352	Off Market
1905 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$208,100	3	1	1,456	Off Market
1901 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$230,800	4	1	1,516	Off Market
1831 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$197,100	3	2	1,674	Off Market
2003 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$177,500	3	1	1,344	Off Market
2007 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$187,600	3	1	1,480	Off Market
2009 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$165,100	3	1	1,360	Off Market
2015 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$168,600	2	1	1,164	Off Market
2017 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$148,700	2	1	1,626	Off Market
2021 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$258,600	4	1.5	2,213	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1916

1,511 sqft

$125/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1921 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA. 1921 E 12th St is in the Union Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,511 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7971 sqft and was built in 1916.

1921 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,511 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1916. It last sold for $140,000 on Jun 29, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $188,600, with a rent estimate of $1,380/month.

Home Details for 1921 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

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1916Year Updated: 1921
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
Jun 29, 2021 Source: DMMLS #627569	Sold	$140,000
May 17, 2021 Source: DMMLS #627569	Pending	$149,500
May 10, 2021 Source: DMMLS #627569	PriceChange	$149,500 Price decreased by 2%
May 3, 2021 Source: DMMLS #627569	PriceChange	$152,500 Price decreased by 4%
Apr 26, 2021 Source: DMMLS #627569	Listed For Sale	$159,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,096	$185,200

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

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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 1921 E 12th St

What is 1921 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1921 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $188,600.
What is the price history for 1921 E 12th St?
1921 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,000 in June 2021.
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 1921 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1921 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1921 E 12th St?
The lot at 1921 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).