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 2205 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2205 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $198,400 .

What is the price history for 2205 E 12th St?

2205 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $92,500 in May 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 2205 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2205 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2205 E 12th St?

The lot at 2205 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,665 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$198,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,386 sqft

2205 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,392/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 20, 2016 for $92,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$198K

Since last month

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$6K (+3%)

Since last sale

$105K (+113.3%)

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 +111% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$197K
August 2026	$199K
July 2026	$195K
June 2026	$194K
May 2026	$193K
April 2026	$192K
March 2026	$193K
February 2026	$190K
January 2026	$188K
2025
December 2025	$188K
November 2025	$191K
October 2025	$192K
September 2025	$192K
August 2025	$196K
July 2025	$196K
June 2025	$198K
May 2025	$197K
April 2025	$196K
March 2025	$192K
February 2025	$185K
January 2025	$184K
2024
December 2024	$186K
November 2024	$189K
October 2024	$186K
September 2024	$185K
August 2024	$183K
July 2024	$184K
June 2024	$185K
May 2024	$188K
April 2024	$190K
March 2024	$187K
February 2024	$183K
January 2024	$181K
2023
December 2023	$180K
November 2023	$180K
October 2023	$181K
September 2023	$179K
August 2023	$181K
July 2023	$187K
June 2023	$187K
May 2023	$182K
April 2023	$179K
March 2023	$174K
February 2023	$165K
January 2023	$163K
2022
December 2022	$162K
November 2022	$162K
October 2022	$167K
September 2022	$170K
August 2022	$171K
July 2022	$172K
June 2022	$173K
May 2022	$170K
April 2022	$164K
March 2022	$159K
February 2022	$151K
January 2022	$151K
2021
December 2021	$152K
November 2021	$152K
October 2021	$153K
September 2021	$153K
August 2021	$155K
July 2021	$156K
June 2021	$156K
May 2021	$152K
April 2021	$151K
March 2021	$147K
February 2021	$143K
January 2021	$142K
2020
December 2020	$142K
November 2020	$143K
October 2020	$143K
September 2020	$141K
August 2020	$141K
July 2020	$142K
June 2020	$140K
May 2020	$135K
April 2020	$131K
March 2020	$126K
February 2020	$124K
January 2020	$125K
2019
December 2019	$125K
November 2019	$123K
October 2019	$124K
September 2019	$125K
August 2019	$126K
July 2019	$124K
June 2019	$117K
May 2019	$108K
April 2019	$106K
March 2019	$106K
February 2019	$106K
January 2019	$105K
2018
December 2018	$105K
November 2018	$104K
October 2018	$105K
September 2018	$104K
August 2018	$104K
July 2018	$104K
June 2018	$103K
May 2018	$104K
April 2018	$103K
March 2018	$102K
February 2018	$101K
January 2018	$101K
2017
December 2017	$102K
November 2017	$100K
October 2017	$99K
September 2017	$100K
August 2017	$99K
July 2017	$98K
June 2017	$97K
May 2017	$97K
April 2017	$97K
March 2017	$96K
February 2017	$95K
January 2017	$95K
2016
December 2016	$94K
November 2016	$95K
October 2016	$94K
September 2016	$94K

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
2206 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$189,900	08/20/26	2	2	768

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
2211 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$196,000	3	2	1,844	Off Market
2213 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$154,700	2	1	874	Off Market
2219 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$106,000	2	1	583	Off Market
2223 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$169,700	3	1	1,612	Off Market
1215 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$148,600	3	1.5	1,509	Off Market
2220 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$320,000	3	2.5	1,558	Recently Sold
2201 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$238,300	4	3	1,422	Off Market
2121 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$189,200	Studio	1	1,280	Off Market
2119 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$220,200	4	1.5	1,433	Off Market
2115 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$169,500	3	1	1,208	Off Market
2111 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$151,800	2	1	1,116	Off Market
2107 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$164,000	3	1	1,394	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1910

1,386 sqft

$143/sqft

Garage

About this House

Affordable and Adorable! Do not let the ordinary outside trick you....wait until you see the upgrades to the inside! Step inside and appreciate the original woodwork w/beautiful banister in the foyer. Gorgeous woodwork throughout the main level complements the large living room and formal dining room. Generous amount of cabinet/counter space accommodate the all included appliances. Counter seating makes it an easy spot for a quick snack. Bonus room on main level can be used as master bedroom with half bath & closet. Stairs lead up to two bedrooms on either side of the remodeled full bath. Lower level is excellent for storage and laundry. Huge deck on the back of the home offers room to chill and grill with friends under the shade of the mature trees. This home is located near Grandview University, parks, shopping and easy access to downtown and suburbs via I-80. Extreme care has been given to this Home Sweet Home! Qualifies for NFC Financing!

2205 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,386 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1910. It last sold for $92,500 on May 20, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $198,400, with a rent estimate of $1,549/month.

Home Details for 2205 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910Year Updated: 1931
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 20, 2016 Source: DMMLS #508644	Sold	$92,500
Dec 3, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$92,500 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 19, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$94,500 Price decreased by 5%
Apr 29, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$99,500 Price decreased by 5%
Aug 15, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$104,500 Price decreased by 3%
May 25, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$107,400 Price decreased by 2%
Mar 16, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$109,900 Price decreased by 2%
Jan 31, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$112,500 Price decreased by 2%
Nov 30, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$114,900 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 29, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$117,500 Price decreased by 2%
Jun 8, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$120,000 Price decreased by 4%
Mar 13, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,834	$171,300

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 2205 E 12th St

What is 2205 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2205 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $198,400.
What is the price history for 2205 E 12th St?
2205 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $92,500 in May 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 2205 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2205 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2205 E 12th St?
The lot at 2205 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,665 sq ft).