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 257 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 257 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $149,300 .

What is the price history for 257 E 17th St?

257 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $13,500 in May 2006.

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 257 E 17th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 257 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 257 E 17th St?

The lot at 257 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$149,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,258 sqft

257 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $1,038/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 4, 2006 for $13,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$149K

Since last month

$2K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$4K (+2.8%)

Since last sale

$136K (+1,005.9%)

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 +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$149K
August 2026	$148K
July 2026	$151K
June 2026	$147K
May 2026	$152K
April 2026	$153K
March 2026	$150K
February 2026	$147K
January 2026	$147K
2025
December 2025	$147K
November 2025	$146K
October 2025	$146K
September 2025	$145K
August 2025	$145K
July 2025	$151K
June 2025	$136K
May 2025	$135K
April 2025	$134K
March 2025	$123K
February 2025	$116K
January 2025	$115K
2024
December 2024	$120K
November 2024	$125K
October 2024	$129K
September 2024	$130K
August 2024	$131K
July 2024	$139K
June 2024	$142K
May 2024	$150K
April 2024	$141K
March 2024	$138K
February 2024	$127K
January 2024	$126K
2023
December 2023	$125K
November 2023	$128K
October 2023	$128K
September 2023	$131K
August 2023	$136K
July 2023	$139K
June 2023	$150K
May 2023	$137K
April 2023	$133K
March 2023	$130K
February 2023	$128K
January 2023	$132K
2022
December 2022	$133K
November 2022	$134K
October 2022	$136K
September 2022	$138K
August 2022	$139K
July 2022	$141K
June 2022	$142K
May 2022	$142K
April 2022	$134K
March 2022	$130K
February 2022	$125K
January 2022	$124K
2021
December 2021	$125K
November 2021	$128K
October 2021	$129K
September 2021	$128K
August 2021	$129K
July 2021	$128K
June 2021	$125K
May 2021	$125K
April 2021	$123K
March 2021	$119K
February 2021	$114K
January 2021	$112K
2020
December 2020	$111K
November 2020	$108K
October 2020	$105K
September 2020	$105K
August 2020	$104K
July 2020	$106K
June 2020	$107K
May 2020	$106K
April 2020	$98K
March 2020	$99K
February 2020	$96K
January 2020	$97K
2019
December 2019	$94K
November 2019	$96K
October 2019	$98K
September 2019	$96K
August 2019	$98K
July 2019	$98K
June 2019	$99K
May 2019	$97K
April 2019	$97K
March 2019	$97K
February 2019	$100K
January 2019	$97K
2018
December 2018	$93K
November 2018	$92K
October 2018	$95K
September 2018	$94K
August 2018	$96K
July 2018	$95K
June 2018	$96K
May 2018	$100K
April 2018	$99K
March 2018	$96K
February 2018	$96K
January 2018	$95K
2017
December 2017	$89K
November 2017	$87K
October 2017	$86K
September 2017	$85K
August 2017	$89K
July 2017	$88K
June 2017	$86K
May 2017	$85K
April 2017	$91K
March 2017	$90K
February 2017	$87K
January 2017	$88K
2016
December 2016	$80K
November 2016	$83K
October 2016	$87K
September 2016	$88K

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	0.27	Single-Family Home	-	-	3	1.5	1,353
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037

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
1702 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$182,300	3	2	1,127	Off Market
267 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.15	$111,300	3	1	1,044	Off Market
1605 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.15	$134,900	4	1	700	Off Market
269 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.15	$97,600	2	1	816	Off Market
1607 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.14	$240,000	4	3	1,828	Recently Sold
1611 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.13	$158,900	3	1	1,396	Off Market
1706 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$136,100	3	1	1,241	Off Market
1710 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$130,200	3	2	1,249	Off Market
261 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$93,500	2	1	1,186	Off Market
1716 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$158,300	2	1	964	Off Market
1726 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$241,600	4	2	2,290	Off Market
1723 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$163,000	4	1	2,302	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1904

1,258 sqft

$119/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 257 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 257 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 1,258 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5967 sqft and was built in 1904.

257 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,258 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1904. It last sold for $13,500 on May 4, 2006. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $149,300, with a rent estimate of $1,427/month.

Home Details for 257 E 17th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1904Year Updated: 2006
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5967 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 4, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$13,500
Oct 19, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$344

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,684	$152,100

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 257 E 17th St

What is 257 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 257 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $149,300.
What is the price history for 257 E 17th St?
257 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $13,500 in May 2006.
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 257 E 17th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 257 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 257 E 17th St?
The lot at 257 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).