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 2405 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2405 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $138,100 .

What is the price history for 2405 E 12th St?

2405 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $40,000 in July 2016.

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 2405 E 12th St?

The lot at 2405 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,000 sq ft).

Does 2405 E 12th St have a garage?

Yes, 2405 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$138,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft

2405 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 14, 2016 for $40,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$138K

Since last month

$2K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last sale

$97K (+242.8%)

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 +242% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$137K
July 2026	$139K
June 2026	$139K
May 2026	$137K
April 2026	$136K
March 2026	$136K
February 2026	$133K
January 2026	$134K
2025
December 2025	$129K
November 2025	$134K
October 2025	$136K
September 2025	$138K
August 2025	$138K
July 2025	$140K
June 2025	$140K
May 2025	$140K
April 2025	$138K
March 2025	$136K
February 2025	$133K
January 2025	$135K
2024
December 2024	$133K
November 2024	$135K
October 2024	$136K
September 2024	$135K
August 2024	$131K
July 2024	$131K
June 2024	$133K
May 2024	$137K
April 2024	$135K
March 2024	$135K
February 2024	$131K
January 2024	$130K
2023
December 2023	$130K
November 2023	$129K
October 2023	$129K
September 2023	$130K
August 2023	$130K
July 2023	$130K
June 2023	$131K
May 2023	$130K
April 2023	$126K
March 2023	$121K
February 2023	$110K
January 2023	$106K
2022
December 2022	$106K
November 2022	$107K
October 2022	$113K
September 2022	$116K
August 2022	$115K
July 2022	$116K
June 2022	$115K
May 2022	$112K
April 2022	$108K
March 2022	$105K
February 2022	$105K
January 2022	$104K
2021
December 2021	$106K
November 2021	$107K
October 2021	$108K
September 2021	$109K
August 2021	$110K
July 2021	$112K
June 2021	$111K
May 2021	$111K
April 2021	$110K
March 2021	$114K
February 2021	$110K
January 2021	$104K
2020
December 2020	$102K
November 2020	$100K
October 2020	$102K
September 2020	$105K
August 2020	$102K
July 2020	$101K
June 2020	$100K
May 2020	$96K
April 2020	$101K
March 2020	$107K
February 2020	$110K
January 2020	$110K
2019
December 2019	$110K
November 2019	$107K
October 2019	$100K
September 2019	$98K
August 2019	$73K
July 2019	$55K
June 2019	$46K
May 2019	$46K
April 2019	$46K
March 2019	$46K
February 2019	$46K
January 2019	$45K
2018
December 2018	$45K
November 2018	$45K
October 2018	$45K
September 2018	$45K
August 2018	$45K
July 2018	$45K
June 2018	$44K
May 2018	$45K
April 2018	$44K
March 2018	$44K
February 2018	$44K
January 2018	$43K
2017
December 2017	$44K
November 2017	$43K
October 2017	$42K
September 2017	$43K
August 2017	$43K
July 2017	$42K
June 2017	$42K
May 2017	$42K
April 2017	$42K
March 2017	$41K
February 2017	$41K
January 2017	$41K
2016
December 2016	$41K
November 2016	$41K
October 2016	$41K
September 2016	$40K
August 2016	$40K

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
1306 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$59,500	10/22/25	2	1	768

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
2403 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$125,500	2	1	768	Off Market
2400 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$149,100	3	1	859	Off Market
2406 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$145,600	2	1	988	Off Market
2410 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$199,700	2	1	1,029	Off Market
2414 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$129,700	3	1	992	Off Market
2418 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$199,400	3	1	1,393	Off Market
2407 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$197,900	3	1	1,354	Off Market
2415 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$179,300	2	1	778	Off Market
2419 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$239,200	3	2	1,634	Off Market
1201 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$134,100	3	1.5	1,132	Off Market
1203 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$152,000	2	2	944	Off Market
2420 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$156,800	2	1	839	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2405 E 12th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1919

Living Area

768 sqft

Price/Sqft

$180

Parking

Garage

About this House

This cute home in a nice neighborhood has plenty of potential with an enclosed front porch, hardwood floors and new kitchen tile. The upgraded windows are newer and the price is right. This home does qualify under the Neighborhood Finance Corporation in which you may receive up to $10,000 forgivable loan money for home improvements, including a new garage. Also you may qualify for $2,500 toward closing costs. Give us a call and make an offer today.

2405 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1919. It last sold for $40,000 on Jul 14, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $138,100, with a rent estimate of $1,129/month.

Home Details for 2405 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Composition
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1919
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6000 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 14, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$40,000
Jan 7, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$44,500
Oct 11, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$44,500 Price decreased by 10%
Jul 8, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$49,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,674	$109,400

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

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
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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Frequently asked questions about 2405 E 12th St

What is 2405 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2405 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $138,100.
What is the price history for 2405 E 12th St?
2405 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $40,000 in July 2016.
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 2405 E 12th St?
The lot at 2405 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,000 sq ft).
Does 2405 E 12th St have a garage?
Yes, 2405 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.