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 225 E 15th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 225 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $139,300 .

What is the price history for 225 E 15th St?

225 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $70,000 in June 2018.

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.

Does 225 E 15th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 225 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 225 E 15th St?

The lot at 225 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,840 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$139,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,135 sqft

225 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 6, 2018 for $70,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$139K

Since last month

$2K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.1%)

Since last sale

$69K (+99%)

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 +132% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$139K
July 2026	$141K
June 2026	$141K
May 2026	$143K
April 2026	$140K
March 2026	$141K
February 2026	$138K
January 2026	$138K
2025
December 2025	$136K
November 2025	$140K
October 2025	$138K
September 2025	$141K
August 2025	$138K
July 2025	$141K
June 2025	$136K
May 2025	$132K
April 2025	$130K
March 2025	$127K
February 2025	$126K
January 2025	$121K
2024
December 2024	$121K
November 2024	$127K
October 2024	$137K
September 2024	$136K
August 2024	$138K
July 2024	$142K
June 2024	$141K
May 2024	$148K
April 2024	$144K
March 2024	$141K
February 2024	$135K
January 2024	$135K
2023
December 2023	$133K
November 2023	$135K
October 2023	$135K
September 2023	$136K
August 2023	$137K
July 2023	$138K
June 2023	$137K
May 2023	$138K
April 2023	$134K
March 2023	$129K
February 2023	$122K
January 2023	$123K
2022
December 2022	$122K
November 2022	$124K
October 2022	$130K
September 2022	$132K
August 2022	$133K
July 2022	$136K
June 2022	$139K
May 2022	$137K
April 2022	$129K
March 2022	$126K
February 2022	$122K
January 2022	$122K
2021
December 2021	$124K
November 2021	$125K
October 2021	$126K
September 2021	$127K
August 2021	$126K
July 2021	$124K
June 2021	$110K
May 2021	$83K
April 2021	$82K
March 2021	$81K
February 2021	$80K
January 2021	$78K
2020
December 2020	$77K
November 2020	$77K
October 2020	$76K
September 2020	$76K
August 2020	$75K
July 2020	$76K
June 2020	$75K
May 2020	$75K
April 2020	$74K
March 2020	$74K
February 2020	$73K
January 2020	$73K
2019
December 2019	$73K
November 2019	$73K
October 2019	$73K
September 2019	$72K
August 2019	$73K
July 2019	$72K
June 2019	$72K
May 2019	$72K
April 2019	$72K
March 2019	$72K
February 2019	$72K
January 2019	$71K
2018
December 2018	$71K
November 2018	$70K
October 2018	$71K
September 2018	$71K
August 2018	$71K
July 2018	$71K
June 2018	$70K
May 2018	$64K
April 2018	$61K
March 2018	$53K
February 2018	$51K
January 2018	$57K
2017
December 2017	$71K
November 2017	$62K
October 2017	$58K
September 2017	$58K
August 2017	$56K
July 2017	$55K
June 2017	$55K
May 2017	$55K
April 2017	$55K
March 2017	$56K
February 2017	$60K
January 2017	$57K
2016
December 2016	$59K
November 2016	$60K
October 2016	$61K
September 2016	$61K
August 2016	$60K

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
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.56	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353

Home facts updated by county records

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
221 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$89,700	1	1	336	Off Market
223 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$70,400	2	1	802	Off Market
1504 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$192,400	3	2	1,196	Off Market
1506 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$123,700	2	1	826	Off Market
1512 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$163,300	3	2	1,292	Off Market
1518 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$292,400	5	3	2,300	Off Market
1619 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.26	$132,700	3	1	1,432	Off Market
1615 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.24	$131,800	2	1	806	Off Market
1611 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.22	-	3	1	1,034	Off Market
1617 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.25	$116,800	2	1	809	Off Market
1537 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.18	$117,800	3	1	1,016	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 225 E 15th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1900

Living Area

1,135 sqft

Price/Sqft

$123

Parking

Garage

About this House

New Carpet, New Ceramic and New Kitchen Cabinets (Nov 2014). Very convenient location; close to downtown & shopping areas.

225 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,135 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1900. It last sold for $70,000 on Jun 6, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $139,300, with a rent estimate of $1,363/month.

Home Details for 225 E 15th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Pantry
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 1994
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 6, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,000
Jun 11, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$85,000
Jan 15, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$85,000
Dec 10, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$85,000
Jun 11, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$85,000
Jul 30, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,448	$94,100

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

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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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Frequently asked questions about 225 E 15th St

What is 225 E 15th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 225 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $139,300.
What is the price history for 225 E 15th St?
225 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $70,000 in June 2018.
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.
Does 225 E 15th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 225 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 225 E 15th St?
The lot at 225 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,840 sq ft).