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 2420 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2420 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $156,100 .

What is the price history for 2420 E 12th St?

2420 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in July 2021.

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 2420 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2420 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2420 E 12th St?

The lot at 2420 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.09 acres (4,008 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$156,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
839 sqft

2420 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Union Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 12, 2021 for $125,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$156K

Since last month

$0 (0%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.6%)

Since last sale

$31K (+24.8%)

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 +165% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$156K
August 2026	$156K
July 2026	$156K
June 2026	$157K
May 2026	$156K
April 2026	$156K
March 2026	$153K
February 2026	$152K
January 2026	$154K
2025
December 2025	$151K
November 2025	$153K
October 2025	$156K
September 2025	$158K
August 2025	$159K
July 2025	$160K
June 2025	$160K
May 2025	$160K
April 2025	$158K
March 2025	$157K
February 2025	$156K
January 2025	$156K
2024
December 2024	$156K
November 2024	$157K
October 2024	$157K
September 2024	$157K
August 2024	$153K
July 2024	$154K
June 2024	$155K
May 2024	$158K
April 2024	$155K
March 2024	$154K
February 2024	$152K
January 2024	$151K
2023
December 2023	$151K
November 2023	$151K
October 2023	$152K
September 2023	$153K
August 2023	$153K
July 2023	$152K
June 2023	$151K
May 2023	$148K
April 2023	$145K
March 2023	$141K
February 2023	$131K
2022
April 2022	$126K
March 2022	$127K
February 2022	$125K
January 2022	$125K
2021
December 2021	$125K
November 2021	$125K
October 2021	$125K
September 2021	$125K
August 2021	$125K
July 2021	$125K
June 2021	$125K
May 2021	$125K
April 2021	$120K
March 2021	$120K
February 2021	$120K
January 2021	$120K
2020
December 2020	$120K
November 2020	$114K
October 2020	$68K
September 2020	$68K
August 2020	$67K
July 2020	$67K
June 2020	$67K
May 2020	$67K
April 2020	$66K
March 2020	$66K
February 2020	$65K
January 2020	$65K
2019
December 2019	$65K
November 2019	$65K
October 2019	$62K
September 2019	$87K
August 2019	$83K
July 2019	$83K
June 2019	$78K
May 2019	$67K
April 2019	$68K
March 2019	$71K
February 2019	$71K
January 2019	$67K
2018
December 2018	$66K
November 2018	$65K
October 2018	$64K
September 2018	$65K
August 2018	$64K
July 2018	$66K
June 2018	$67K
May 2018	$67K
April 2018	$65K
March 2018	$65K
February 2018	$64K
January 2018	$64K
2017
December 2017	$75K
November 2017	$73K
October 2017	$73K
September 2017	$70K
August 2017	$68K
July 2017	$62K
June 2017	$61K
May 2017	$58K
April 2017	$61K
March 2017	$62K
February 2017	$62K
January 2017	$60K
2016
December 2016	$57K
November 2016	$57K
October 2016	$59K
September 2016	$59K

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
2338 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$180,000	08/06/26	2	1	912
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
1203 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$151,300	2	2	944	Off Market
1201 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$131,000	3	1.5	1,132	Off Market
2419 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$237,600	3	2	1,634	Off Market
2415 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$179,300	2	1	778	Off Market
2407 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$197,200	3	1	1,354	Off Market
2405 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$137,100	2	1	768	Off Market
1107 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$139,000	2	1	848	Off Market
2418 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$157,100	2	1	996	Off Market
2416 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$137,000	2	1	808	Off Market
2410 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$192,300	2	2	784	Off Market
2406 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$198,200	2	2	1,690	Off Market
2400 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$156,000	2	1	936	Off Market

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

1924

Living Area

839 sqft

Price/Sqft

$186

Parking

Garage

About this House

Take over the current rental agreement OR make this place your own and the approved 10-year tax abatement on improvements! Currently rented at $950/mo., and tenant pays utilities. This home has been taken down to the studs and completely remodeled in the past year. Seller will have the home re-sided prior to closing.

2420 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 839 sqft single-family home in Union Park, built in 1924. It last sold for $125,000 on Jul 12, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2014 with an asking price of $700 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 4, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $156,100, with a rent estimate of $1,225/month.

Home Details for 2420 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1924Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4007 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 12, 2021 Source: DMMLS #629709	Sold	$125,000
May 28, 2021 Source: DMMLS #629709	Pending	$125,000
May 26, 2021 Source: DMMLS #629709	PriceChange	$125,000 Price decreased by 3%
May 21, 2021 Source: DMMLS #629709	Listed For Sale	$129,000
Mar 16, 2021 Source: Local MLS	ListingRemoved
Nov 20, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$119,500 Price decreased by 4%
Nov 12, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$125,000
Nov 27, 2019 Source: DMMLS #593571	Sold	$65,000
Nov 1, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$65,000
Oct 21, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$65,000
Oct 3, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$75,000
Sep 11, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000
Nov 4, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$850
Apr 8, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$700
Feb 5, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$700
Jan 19, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$700
Nov 29, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$700
Jul 17, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$75,000
Jul 1, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000
Aug 8, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,772	$157,600

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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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 2420 E 12th St

What is 2420 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2420 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $156,100.
What is the price history for 2420 E 12th St?
2420 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in July 2021.
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 2420 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2420 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2420 E 12th St?
The lot at 2420 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.09 acres (4,008 sq ft).