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 255 E 18th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 255 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $152,900 .

What is the price history for 255 E 18th St?

255 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $95,000 in November 2022.

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 255 E 18th St?

The lot at 255 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.34 acres (14,636 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$152,900

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,688 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

255 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $1,089/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 2, 2022 for $95,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$153K

Since last month

$3K (-2%)

Since last year

$13K (-7.6%)

Since last sale

$58K (+60.8%)

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 +223% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$153K
August 2026	$156K
July 2026	$155K
June 2026	$155K
May 2026	$161K
April 2026	$158K
March 2026	$168K
February 2026	$167K
January 2026	$164K
2025
December 2025	$158K
November 2025	$168K
October 2025	$170K
September 2025	$165K
August 2025	$167K
July 2025	$174K
June 2025	$151K
May 2025	$149K
April 2025	$146K
March 2025	$147K
February 2025	$130K
January 2025	$128K
2024
December 2024	$129K
November 2024	$143K
October 2024	$141K
September 2024	$127K
August 2024	$167K
July 2024	$170K
June 2024	$162K
May 2024	$165K
April 2024	$141K
March 2024	$149K
February 2024	$130K
January 2024	$136K
2023
December 2023	$132K
November 2023	$137K
October 2023	$143K
September 2023	$145K
August 2023	$149K
July 2023	$144K
June 2023	$142K
May 2023	$135K
April 2023	$128K
March 2023	$123K
February 2023	$125K
January 2023	$123K
2022
December 2022	$115K
November 2022	$116K
October 2022	$122K
September 2022	$122K
August 2022	$122K
July 2022	$99K
June 2022	$95K
May 2022	$109K
April 2022	$114K
March 2022	$109K
February 2022	$101K
January 2022	$101K
2021
December 2021	$103K
November 2021	$105K
October 2021	$106K
September 2021	$105K
August 2021	$107K
July 2021	$110K
June 2021	$120K
May 2021	$138K
April 2021	$134K
March 2021	$132K
February 2021	$134K
January 2021	$127K
2020
December 2020	$125K
November 2020	$124K
October 2020	$110K
September 2020	$121K
August 2020	$166K
July 2020	$160K
June 2020	$145K
May 2020	$148K
April 2020	$141K
March 2020	$143K
February 2020	$142K
January 2020	$134K
2019
December 2019	$133K
October 2019	$135K
September 2019	$128K
August 2019	$140K
July 2019	$146K
June 2019	$135K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$125K
March 2019	$133K
February 2019	$136K
January 2019	$128K
2018
December 2018	$128K
November 2018	$129K
October 2018	$122K
September 2018	$122K
August 2018	$119K
July 2018	$107K
June 2018	$108K
May 2018	$86K
April 2018	$78K
March 2018	$63K
February 2018	$53K
January 2018	$47K

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
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	-	-	3	1.5	1,353
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122

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
1639 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.23	-	Studio	3	-	Off Market
2136 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.61	$171,200	Studio	3	1,827	Off Market
1749 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.38	$235,600	6	3	2,221	Off Market
1752 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.27	$174,700	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1742 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.27	$268,900	Studio	6	1,668	Off Market
1609 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.28	$189,300	Studio	3	2,244	Off Market
1450 Harriet St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.03	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
2244 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.62	$209,400	Studio	3	1,712	Off Market
2900 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.35	$209,400	5	4	2,124	Off Market
2936 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.42	$215,000	Studio	-	2,224	Recently Sold
2900 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.34	$147,800	Studio	3	1,636	Off Market
3761 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	2.46	$226,200	Studio	-	-	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 1885

0.34 acre lot

1,688 sqft

$91/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 255 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA. 255 E 18th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,688 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.34 acres and was built in 1885.

255 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,688 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1885. It last sold for $95,000 on Nov 2, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $152,900, with a rent estimate of $1,547/month.

Home Details for 255 E 18th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1885
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 3

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 2, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$95,000
Jun 16, 2022 Source: DMMLS #652023	ListingRemoved
Jun 8, 2022 Source: DMMLS #652023	PriceChange	$99,000 Price decreased by 10%
May 16, 2022 Source: DMMLS #652023	Listed For Sale	$110,000
Jan 5, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$36,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,487	$155,700

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.
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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1y ago
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Frequently asked questions about 255 E 18th St

What is 255 E 18th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 255 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $152,900.
What is the price history for 255 E 18th St?
255 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $95,000 in November 2022.
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 255 E 18th St?
The lot at 255 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.34 acres (14,636 sq ft).