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

OFF MARKET

2020 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,362 sqft

$189,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,290/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$189,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,290/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,362 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1920

Living Area

1,362 sqft

Price/Sqft

$139

Parking

Garage

About this House

View the 3D Virtual Open House anytime by scrolling down the page and clicking "See Listing Website." Receive knowledgeable answers to your questions and schedule a private showing by clicking the checkbox next to "Property Owner”. When ready to make an offer, the seller is providing complimentary purchase agreement support and closing support from a local attorney.

If you are looking for an amazing home with lots of character in the Grand View neighborhood of North East Des Moines, then look no further. This lovely home, on a corner lot with lots of mature trees was built in 1920 and it's had just 3 owners. You'll greet your guests on a spacious 3-season front porch. After passing through the original solid oak door you'll be amazed by the quality of the original hardwood floors that run through the living room, dining room, hallway and bedrooms. One wall of the living room features a beautiful brick fireplace flanked by dark oak cupboards with multi-pane glass doors. The living room flows through a large oak-trimmed opening into a nice sized dining room and then into the kitchen. The electric stove, dishwasher and refrigerator stay with the home. There are two spacious bedrooms on the main level, both with walk-in closets. There's also a full bath. The basement is partially finished. You'll find a large non-conforming bedroom. There's also a finished sewing room. The laundry is in the basement and there's plenty of finished space for storage. In the back yard there's a lovely paving brick patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. There's also a detached, over-sized, single car garage with extra room for storage. This home has a multitude of windows, making it bright and airy throughout. The windows have been updated over recent years. They truly don't build them like this any more! Check out our 3D Virtual Open House of this home, then call the homeowner to schedule a showing. Don't wait...this one won't last long. Smoke-free home! No FHA financing, please.

2020 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,362 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1920. It last sold for $67,900 on Apr 10, 1996. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $189,100, with a rent estimate of $1,284/month.

Home Details for 2020 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price History for 2020 E 12th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/24/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

10/31/2017	$127,500	ListingRemoved	N/A

10/20/2017	$127,500	Pending	N/A

10/04/2017	$127,500	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $2,500 (-2%)
09/22/2017	$130,000	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
09/09/2017	$135,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

04/10/1996	$67,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/10/1996 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	$2,890
Assessment	$189,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2020 E 12th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $147,400
2 bd
1 ba
960 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $122,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,136 sqft
1212 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $98,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,116 sqft
1224 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $146,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,028 sqft
1238 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $117,500
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
1244 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $136,500
1 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
907 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,712 sqft
2016 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $271,300
3 bd
2 ba
2,089 sqft
2012 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
PENDING
0.38 ACRES
$410,000
5 bd
2.5 ba
3,328 sqft
2006-2008 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Black Phoenix Group
OFF MARKET
Est. $224,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,794 sqft
2002 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,604 sqft
1922 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Union Park

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Buy: $23.9k - $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
3y 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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