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 237 E 15th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $158,900 .

What is the price history for 237 E 15th St?

237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $85,000 in April 2018.

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.

How big is the lot at 237 E 15th St?

The lot at 237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.09 acres (4,008 sq ft).

Does 237 E 15th St have a garage?

Yes, 237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$158,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,419 sqft

237 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $1,164/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 6, 2018 for $85,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$159K

Since last month

$200 (-0.1%)

Since last year

$300 (+0.2%)

Since last sale

$74K (+86.9%)

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 +158% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$159K
September 2026	$163K
August 2026	$159K
July 2026	$160K
June 2026	$160K
May 2026	$161K
April 2026	$159K
March 2026	$160K
February 2026	$157K
January 2026	$155K
2025
December 2025	$154K
November 2025	$158K
October 2025	$156K
September 2025	$159K
August 2025	$158K
July 2025	$159K
June 2025	$159K
May 2025	$156K
April 2025	$155K
March 2025	$153K
February 2025	$151K
January 2025	$148K
2024
December 2024	$147K
November 2024	$153K
October 2024	$153K
September 2024	$153K
August 2024	$151K
July 2024	$154K
June 2024	$153K
May 2024	$156K
April 2024	$154K
March 2024	$151K
February 2024	$148K
January 2024	$148K
2023
December 2023	$147K
November 2023	$151K
October 2023	$150K
September 2023	$150K
August 2023	$150K
July 2023	$151K
June 2023	$149K
May 2023	$145K
April 2023	$142K
March 2023	$137K
February 2023	$131K
January 2023	$129K
2022
December 2022	$129K
November 2022	$131K
October 2022	$135K
September 2022	$137K
August 2022	$137K
July 2022	$138K
June 2022	$138K
May 2022	$136K
April 2022	$129K
March 2022	$127K
February 2022	$124K
January 2022	$123K
2021
December 2021	$124K
November 2021	$125K
October 2021	$125K
September 2021	$125K
August 2021	$127K
July 2021	$127K
June 2021	$123K
May 2021	$114K
April 2021	$105K
March 2021	$99K
February 2021	$98K
January 2021	$96K
2020
December 2020	$94K
November 2020	$94K
October 2020	$94K
September 2020	$93K
August 2020	$92K
July 2020	$93K
June 2020	$92K
May 2020	$91K
April 2020	$90K
March 2020	$90K
February 2020	$89K
January 2020	$90K
2019
December 2019	$89K
November 2019	$89K
October 2019	$89K
September 2019	$89K
August 2019	$89K
July 2019	$89K
June 2019	$90K
May 2019	$88K
April 2019	$88K
March 2019	$88K
February 2019	$89K
January 2019	$88K
2018
December 2018	$87K
November 2018	$86K
October 2018	$87K
September 2018	$87K
August 2018	$87K
July 2018	$86K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$86K
April 2018	$86K
March 2018	$85K
February 2018	$85K
January 2018	$85K
2017
December 2017	$84K
November 2017	$80K
October 2017	$85K
September 2017	$79K
August 2017	$75K
July 2017	$64K
June 2017	$61K
May 2017	$62K
April 2017	$63K
March 2017	$63K
February 2017	$66K
January 2017	$63K
2016
December 2016	$62K
November 2016	$61K
October 2016	$62K

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
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	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

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
241 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	-	-	-	1,288	Off Market
225 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$140,800	3	2	1,135	Off Market
245 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$149,000	2	1	1,419	Off Market
223 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$69,800	2	1	802	Off Market
1509 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$249,600	-	-	1,403	Off Market
221 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$94,600	1	1	336	Off Market
249 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$182,500	2	2	1,288	Off Market
1513 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$179,900	4	1	1,472	Off Market
219 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$145,300	Studio	-	-	Off Market
224 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$149,500	4	2	1,580	Off Market
1451 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$131,000	2	1	1,122	Off Market
232 Astor, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
240 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$116,100	2	1	908	Off Market
220 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$99,600	2	1	970	Off Market
209 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$127,000	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1456 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$273,300	Studio	-	3,306	Off Market
246 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$113,100	2	1	756	Off Market
1456 Dean Ave #4, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	-	Studio	1	381	Off Market
1456 Dean Ave #2, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$199,200	1	1	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1915

1,419 sqft

$112/sqft

Garage

About this House

Completely Remodeled immaculate 1.5 story features 2 huge bedrooms with both having 2 walk in closets 1.5 baths. New kitchen including cabinets, countertops. laminate floor throughout the main level, dining room nice size living room. New windows, doors, interior and exterior paint, carpet, tile light fixtures and etc. New roof mid January 2018 (weather permitting) Slab for garage and nice front and back porch. Close to schools and shopping.

237 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,419 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1915. It last sold for $85,000 on Apr 6, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $158,900, with a rent estimate of $1,430/month.

Home Details for 237 E 15th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3920 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 6, 2018 Source: DMMLS #549121	Sold	$85,000
Dec 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$87,900 Price increased by 6%
Nov 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$82,900 Price decreased by 6%
Oct 25, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$87,900 Price decreased by 7%
Oct 6, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$94,900
Aug 29, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$34,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,178	$135,500

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

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.
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What Locals Say about Capitol East

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100% say there are sidewalks
86% say there's holiday spirit
54% say neighbors are friendly

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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

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Frequently asked questions about 237 E 15th St

What is 237 E 15th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $158,900.
What is the price history for 237 E 15th St?
237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $85,000 in April 2018.
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.
How big is the lot at 237 E 15th St?
The lot at 237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.09 acres (4,008 sq ft).
Does 237 E 15th St have a garage?
Yes, 237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.