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 256 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 256 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $98,200 .

What is the price history for 256 E 17th St?

256 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $25,000 in June 2009.

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 256 E 17th St?

The lot at 256 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

Does 256 E 17th St have a garage?

Yes, 256 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$98,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,608 sqft

256 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 1, 2009 for $25,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$98.2K

Since last month

$2K (-2.4%)

Since last year

$3K (+3%)

Since last sale

$72K (+286.8%)

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 +158% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$97K
July 2026	$99K
June 2026	$101K
May 2026	$102K
April 2026	$97K
March 2026	$100K
February 2026	$91K
January 2026	$91K
2025
December 2025	$91K
November 2025	$92K
October 2025	$92K
September 2025	$93K
August 2025	$94K
July 2025	$100K
June 2025	$80K
April 2025	$72K
March 2025	$76K
February 2025	$74K
January 2025	$73K
2024
December 2024	$74K
November 2024	$75K
October 2024	$86K
September 2024	$85K
August 2024	$92K
July 2024	$99K
June 2024	$102K
May 2024	$110K
April 2024	$107K
March 2024	$104K
February 2024	$91K
January 2024	$92K
2023
December 2023	$92K
November 2023	$100K
October 2023	$93K
September 2023	$94K
August 2023	$96K
July 2023	$95K
June 2023	$100K
May 2023	$104K
April 2023	$98K
March 2023	$95K
February 2023	$91K
January 2023	$96K
2022
December 2022	$95K
November 2022	$97K
October 2022	$101K
September 2022	$103K
July 2022	$112K
June 2022	$117K
May 2022	$116K
April 2022	$104K
March 2022	$91K
February 2022	$73K
January 2022	$75K
2021
December 2021	$76K
November 2021	$82K
October 2021	$92K
September 2021	$100K
August 2021	$100K
July 2021	$105K
June 2021	$116K
May 2021	$140K
April 2021	$138K
March 2021	$129K
January 2021	$123K
2020
December 2020	$115K
November 2020	$117K
October 2020	$112K
September 2020	$124K
August 2020	$119K
July 2020	$120K
June 2020	$116K
May 2020	$104K
April 2020	$129K
March 2020	$118K
2019
December 2019	$89K
September 2019	$69K
August 2019	$75K
July 2019	$89K
June 2019	$86K
May 2019	$90K
April 2019	$92K
March 2019	$93K
February 2019	$104K
January 2019	$97K
2018
December 2018	$102K
November 2018	$88K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$85K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$79K
June 2018	$67K
May 2018	$55K
April 2018	$46K
March 2018	$37K
February 2018	$38K
January 2018	$38K
2017
December 2017	$52K
November 2017	$52K
October 2017	$53K
September 2017	$48K
August 2017	$52K
July 2017	$40K
June 2017	$39K
May 2017	$38K
April 2017	$35K
March 2017	$35K
February 2017	$39K
January 2017	$36K
2016
December 2016	$36K
November 2016	$37K
October 2016	$39K
September 2016	$43K
August 2016	$38K

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
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	-	-	3	1.5	1,353
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768

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
260 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$145,200	3	2	1,401	Off Market
2052 Ankeny Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.67	$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
254 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$170,100	3	2	2,275	Off Market
1654 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$176,200	4	2	1,578	Off Market
1650 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$168,500	3	2	1,608	Off Market
1646 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$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

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 256 E 17th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1905

Living Area

1,608 sqft

Price/Sqft

$61

Parking

Garage

About this House

Spacious 2 story home with large rooms. NFC area. Appliances in the home stay but are not warranted. Great value but in need of some TLC.

256 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,608 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1905. It last sold for $25,000 on Jun 1, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $98,200, with a rent estimate of $1,253/month.

Home Details for 256 E 17th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 1, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$25,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,390	$78,800

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

Capitol East

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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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Resident
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 256 E 17th St

What is 256 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 256 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $98,200.
What is the price history for 256 E 17th St?
256 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $25,000 in June 2009.
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 256 E 17th St?
The lot at 256 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).
Does 256 E 17th St have a garage?
Yes, 256 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.