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OFF MARKET

1985 Walker St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,020 sqft

$138,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $952/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$138,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $952/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,020 sqft

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1909

Living Area

1,020 sqft

Price/Sqft

$136

About this House

Beautiful 3-bedroom, 1-bath single family home for rent. New flooring, paint, and updated fixtures. Brand new washer and dryer located in the clean, dry basement. House is located at the end of a dead-end street, with only one neighbor to the west. Quick access to east university and 235. Up to two pets are permitted with a $250 non-refundable cleaning deposit and an additional $50/mo

Minimum 12-month lease. Up to two pets are permitted with a $250 non-refundable cleaning deposit (in addition to $950 security deposit) and an additional $50/mo in rent. Tenant responsible for all utilities, lawn care and snow removal. Will consider section 8. Discount of $25/mo for 24-month lease.

1985 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,020 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1909. It last sold for $58,000 on Dec 12, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2024 with an asking price of $1,195 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 20, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $138,500, with a rent estimate of $1,120/month.

Home Details for 1985 Walker St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1909Year Updated: 2015
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Price History for 1985 Walker St

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/20/2024		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

01/04/2024	$1,195	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

12/12/2019	$58,000	Sold	DMMLS #594613
Recording Date 12/12/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/14/2019	$60,000	Pending	Agent Provided

11/09/2019	$60,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/13/2015	$25,000	Sold	DMMLS #442402
Recording Date 04/13/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/11/2015	$35,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $600 (-2%)
01/07/2015	$36,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/25/2014	$36,500	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/18/2014	$36,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,400 (-4%)
10/30/2014	$37,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (-5%)
09/10/2014	$39,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/01/2009	$74,700	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/25/2009	$74,700	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/25/2008	$21,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/25/2008 Contract Date 10/06/2008 County Transfer Tax $34 Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/28/2008	$28,796	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,199 (-10%)
08/10/2008	$31,995	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,555 (-10%)
07/02/2008	$35,550	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/15/2008	$42,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/15/2008 Contract Date 04/24/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/19/2001	$40,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/19/2001 Contract Date 07/05/2001 County Transfer Tax $65 Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/14/2000	$33,302	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/14/2000 Contract Date 09/07/2000 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$1,172
Assessment	$92,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1985 Walker St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752
2146 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$99,000	02/02/26	3	1	1,456

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $78,400
1 bd
1 ba
500 sqft
1934 Claypool St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,500
4 bd
2 ba
1,472 sqft
1965 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $105,100
2 bd
1 ba
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1811 Maple St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $134,700
2 bd
1 ba
884 sqft
1809 Maple St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $73,000
2 bd
1 ba
832 sqft
1807 Maple St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Iowa Realty South
OFF MARKET
Est. $104,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,104 sqft
1905 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $141,300
2 bd
1 ba
851 sqft
1909 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $100,700
2 bd
1 ba
882 sqft
1913 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $118,700
1 bd
1 ba
676 sqft
1917 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
140 sqft
1929 Claypool St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,300
2 bd
1 ba
792 sqft
1933 Claypool St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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