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 247 E 18th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 247 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $137,900 .

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.

What are the closest schools to 247 E 18th St?

The closest schools to 247 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).

How big is the lot at 247 E 18th St?

The lot at 247 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.41 acres (18,033 sq ft).

Does 247 E 18th St have a garage?

Yes, 247 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$137,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,139 sqft (on 0.41 acres)

247 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$138K

Since last month

$1K (+1%)

Since last year

$12K (+9.5%)

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 +81% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$136K
July 2026	$135K
June 2026	$136K
May 2026	$141K
April 2026	$135K
March 2026	$134K
February 2026	$130K
January 2026	$125K
2025
December 2025	$124K
November 2025	$128K
October 2025	$125K
September 2025	$127K
August 2025	$124K
July 2025	$128K
June 2025	$115K
May 2025	$113K
April 2025	$108K
March 2025	$101K
February 2025	$97K
January 2025	$94K
2024
December 2024	$95K
November 2024	$100K
October 2024	$115K
September 2024	$114K
August 2024	$117K
July 2024	$124K
June 2024	$126K
May 2024	$133K
April 2024	$124K
March 2024	$121K
February 2024	$112K
January 2024	$111K
2023
December 2023	$113K
November 2023	$117K
October 2023	$115K
September 2023	$114K
August 2023	$118K
July 2023	$121K
June 2023	$119K
May 2023	$119K
April 2023	$113K
March 2023	$108K
February 2023	$104K
January 2023	$108K
2022
December 2022	$108K
November 2022	$107K
October 2022	$111K
September 2022	$114K
August 2022	$115K
July 2022	$120K
June 2022	$122K
May 2022	$119K
April 2022	$111K
March 2022	$99K
February 2022	$85K
January 2022	$86K
2021
December 2021	$86K
November 2021	$89K
October 2021	$90K
September 2021	$91K
August 2021	$95K
July 2021	$100K
June 2021	$108K
May 2021	$118K
April 2021	$112K
March 2021	$110K
February 2021	$111K
January 2021	$105K
2020
December 2020	$106K
November 2020	$107K
October 2020	$109K
September 2020	$109K
August 2020	$110K
July 2020	$112K
June 2020	$106K
May 2020	$100K
April 2020	$102K
March 2020	$102K
February 2020	$100K
January 2020	$101K
2019
December 2019	$102K
November 2019	$102K
October 2019	$105K
September 2019	$105K
August 2019	$105K
July 2019	$107K
June 2019	$107K
May 2019	$105K
April 2019	$100K
March 2019	$97K
February 2019	$91K
January 2019	$91K
2018
December 2018	$93K
November 2018	$90K
October 2018	$89K
September 2018	$87K
August 2018	$88K
July 2018	$87K
June 2018	$85K
May 2018	$82K
April 2018	$76K
March 2018	$74K
February 2018	$65K
January 2018	$63K
2017
December 2017	$84K
November 2017	$82K
October 2017	$80K
September 2017	$81K
August 2017	$79K
July 2017	$76K
June 2017	$72K
May 2017	$69K
April 2017	$74K
March 2017	$69K
February 2017	$71K
January 2017	$71K
2016
December 2016	$77K
November 2016	$78K
October 2016	$79K
September 2016	$77K
August 2016	$75K

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	0.28	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.25	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
800 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50309	1.14	$141,900	2	1	999	Off Market
810 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50309	1.12	$160,600	2	1	1,025	Off Market
826 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50309	1.10	$123,700	3	1	1,042	Off Market
1812 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$85,100	1	1	540	Off Market
1816 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$122,500	2	1	720	Off Market
1935 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.21	$115,800	3	1	683	Off Market
1820 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$221,100	3	2	1,584	Off Market
1917 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.16	$141,500	2	1	840	Off Market
1921 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.17	$136,100	2	1	768	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1917

Lot Size

0.41 acres

Living Area

1,139 sqft

Price/Sqft

$121

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 247 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA. 247 E 18th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,139 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.41 acres and was built in 1917.

247 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,139 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1917. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $137,900, with a rent estimate of $1,151/month.

Home Details for 247 E 18th 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: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other, Shingle
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.41 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,364	$149,400

Home facts updated by county records

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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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 247 E 18th St

What is 247 E 18th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 247 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $137,900.
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.
What are the closest schools to 247 E 18th St?
The closest schools to 247 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).
How big is the lot at 247 E 18th St?
The lot at 247 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.41 acres (18,033 sq ft).
Does 247 E 18th St have a garage?
Yes, 247 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.