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 202 E 15th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 202 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $179,500 .

What is the price history for 202 E 15th St?

202 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $1,200 in January 2025.

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 202 E 15th St?

The lot at 202 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.05 acres (2,047 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$179,500

Trulia Estimate

Studio

202 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 30, 2025 for $1,200

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$180K

Since last month

$5K (+2.8%)

Since last year

$24K (-12.2%)

Since last sale

$171K (+14,258.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +56% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$172K
July 2026	$168K
June 2026	$170K
May 2026	$153K
April 2026	$176K
March 2026	$169K
February 2026	$175K
January 2026	$184K
2025
December 2025	$166K
November 2025	$170K
October 2025	$171K
September 2025	$186K
August 2025	$196K
July 2025	$169K
June 2025	$167K
May 2025	$148K
January 2025	$132K
2024
December 2024	$130K
November 2024	$134K
October 2024	$147K
September 2024	$124K
August 2024	$134K
July 2024	$133K
June 2024	$139K
May 2024	$160K
April 2024	$128K
March 2024	$147K
February 2024	$133K
January 2024	$122K
2023
December 2023	$140K
November 2023	$164K
October 2023	$155K
September 2023	$153K
August 2023	$132K
July 2023	$143K
June 2023	$159K
March 2023	$148K
February 2023	$145K
January 2023	$151K
2022
December 2022	$161K
November 2022	$159K
October 2022	$160K
September 2022	$151K
August 2022	$143K
July 2022	$143K
June 2022	$138K
May 2022	$134K
March 2022	$110K
February 2022	$113K
January 2022	$112K
2021
December 2021	$111K
November 2021	$113K
May 2021	$205K
April 2021	$181K
March 2021	$189K
February 2021	$197K
January 2021	$225K
2020
December 2020	$244K
November 2020	$242K
October 2020	$233K
September 2020	$234K
August 2020	$188K
July 2020	$184K
June 2020	$187K
May 2020	$192K
April 2020	$180K
March 2020	$175K
February 2020	$168K
2019
December 2019	$169K
November 2019	$172K
October 2019	$174K
September 2019	$172K
August 2019	$153K
July 2019	$163K
June 2019	$174K
May 2019	$162K
April 2019	$127K
March 2019	$122K
February 2019	$134K
January 2019	$128K
2018
December 2018	$120K
November 2018	$118K
October 2018	$112K
September 2018	$116K
August 2018	$113K
July 2018	$90K
June 2018	$82K
May 2018	$76K
April 2018	$76K
March 2018	$75K
February 2018	$76K
January 2018	$79K
2017
December 2017	$96K
November 2017	$86K
October 2017	$85K
September 2017	$89K
August 2017	$85K
July 2017	$76K
June 2017	$78K
May 2017	$74K
April 2017	$77K
March 2017	$75K
February 2017	$68K
January 2017	$65K
2016
December 2016	$87K
November 2016	$88K
October 2016	$98K
September 2016	$112K
August 2016	$111K

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
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122

Home facts updated by county records

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

About this House

This single-family home is located at 202 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA. 202 E 15th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has a lot size of 2047 sqft.

202 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a studio single-family home in Capitol East. It last sold for $1,200 on Jan 30, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $179,500, with a rent estimate of $1,414/month.

Home Details for 202 E 15th St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2047 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 30, 2025 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,200

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$10	$500

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

Capitol East

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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11mo ago
"You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
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Frequently asked questions about 202 E 15th St

What is 202 E 15th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 202 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $179,500.
What is the price history for 202 E 15th St?
202 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $1,200 in January 2025.
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 202 E 15th St?
The lot at 202 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.05 acres (2,047 sq ft).