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 254 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 254 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $170,100 .

What is the price history for 254 E 17th St?

254 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $1,034 in October 2023.

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 254 E 17th St?

The lot at 254 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

Does 254 E 17th St have a garage?

Yes, 254 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$170,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,275 sqft

254 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 16, 2023 for $1,034

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$170K

Since last month

$21K (-10.9%)

Since last year

$43K (-20%)

Since last sale

$169K (+16,350.7%)

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 +98% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$170K
July 2026	$191K
January 2026	$172K
2025
December 2025	$167K
November 2025	$183K
September 2025	$215K
August 2025	$213K
July 2025	$222K
March 2025	$228K
February 2025	$222K
January 2025	$225K
2024
December 2024	$202K
November 2024	$196K
October 2024	$209K
August 2024	$191K
July 2024	$188K
June 2024	$206K
May 2024	$208K
2023
August 2023	$162K
July 2023	$150K
June 2023	$182K
2022
March 2022	$87K
February 2022	$86K
January 2022	$91K
2021
May 2021	$181K
April 2021	$179K
March 2021	$175K
February 2021	$176K
January 2021	$179K
2020
December 2020	$180K
November 2020	$184K
October 2020	$186K
September 2020	$185K
August 2020	$184K
July 2020	$184K
June 2020	$182K
May 2020	$181K
April 2020	$171K
March 2020	$172K
February 2020	$173K
January 2020	$175K
2019
December 2019	$176K
November 2019	$177K
October 2019	$180K
September 2019	$178K
August 2019	$172K
July 2019	$181K
June 2019	$179K
May 2019	$179K
April 2019	$178K
March 2019	$171K
February 2019	$150K
January 2019	$143K
2018
December 2018	$137K
November 2018	$127K
October 2018	$119K
September 2018	$117K
August 2018	$117K
July 2018	$107K
June 2018	$93K
May 2018	$87K
April 2018	$87K
March 2018	$89K
February 2018	$85K
January 2018	$92K
2017
December 2017	$97K
November 2017	$96K
October 2017	$91K
September 2017	$93K
August 2017	$86K
July 2017	$75K
June 2017	$76K
May 2017	$71K
April 2017	$75K
March 2017	$76K
February 2017	$72K
January 2017	$65K
2016
December 2016	$87K
November 2016	$88K
October 2016	$91K
September 2016	$93K
August 2016	$86K

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
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122

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
256 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$98,200	3	1	1,608	Off Market
260 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$145,200	3	2	1,401	Off Market
2052 Ankeny Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.68	$138,400	3	1	944	Off Market
612 E 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.85	$407,900	2	2	2,265	Off Market
1654 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$176,200	4	2	1,578	Off Market
1650 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$168,500	3	2	1,608	Off Market
1646 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$178,700	4	3	1,443	Off Market
1640 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$89,600	3	1	1,289	Off Market
1636 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$159,800	6	5	2,600	Off Market
1710 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.14	$153,100	4	1	1,272	Off Market

Local Information

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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

2,275 sqft

Price/Sqft

$75

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 254 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 254 E 17th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,275 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7405 sqft and was built in 1900.

254 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,275 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1900. It last sold for $1,034 on Oct 16, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $170,100, with a rent estimate of $1,292/month.

Home Details for 254 E 17th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 16, 2023 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,034

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	Unavailable	$11,400

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

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.

Paula Cuffee
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11mo ago
"You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
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Frequently asked questions about 254 E 17th St

What is 254 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 254 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $170,100.
What is the price history for 254 E 17th St?
254 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $1,034 in October 2023.
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 254 E 17th St?
The lot at 254 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).
Does 254 E 17th St have a garage?
Yes, 254 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.