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 292 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 292 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $89,600 .

What is the price history for 292 E 17th St?

292 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $8,000 in May 1994.

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 292 E 17th St?

The lot at 292 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.07 acres (2,918 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$89,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
829 sqft

292 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 3, 1994 for $8,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$89.6K

Since last month

$4K (-4.2%)

Since last year

$6K (+7%)

Since last sale

$79K (+992.5%)

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 +98% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$87K
July 2026	$91K
June 2026	$91K
May 2026	$94K
April 2026	$91K
March 2026	$95K
February 2026	$89K
January 2026	$84K
2025
December 2025	$85K
November 2025	$90K
October 2025	$84K
September 2025	$85K
August 2025	$82K
July 2025	$85K
June 2025	$78K
May 2025	$76K
April 2025	$73K
March 2025	$67K
February 2025	$64K
January 2025	$63K
2024
December 2024	$64K
November 2024	$67K
October 2024	$79K
September 2024	$78K
August 2024	$76K
July 2024	$85K
June 2024	$87K
May 2024	$92K
April 2024	$92K
March 2024	$87K
February 2024	$79K
January 2024	$76K
2023
December 2023	$77K
November 2023	$81K
October 2023	$78K
September 2023	$78K
August 2023	$82K
July 2023	$80K
June 2023	$84K
May 2023	$82K
April 2023	$77K
March 2023	$73K
February 2023	$68K
January 2023	$71K
2022
December 2022	$71K
November 2022	$72K
October 2022	$74K
September 2022	$77K
August 2022	$78K
July 2022	$82K
June 2022	$86K
May 2022	$84K
April 2022	$79K
March 2022	$76K
February 2022	$74K
January 2022	$73K
2021
December 2021	$73K
November 2021	$74K
October 2021	$74K
September 2021	$73K
August 2021	$75K
July 2021	$77K
June 2021	$78K
May 2021	$84K
April 2021	$85K
March 2021	$81K
February 2021	$73K
January 2021	$67K
2020
November 2020	$60K
October 2020	$62K
September 2020	$60K
August 2020	$62K
July 2020	$59K
June 2020	$57K
May 2020	$53K
March 2020	$56K
February 2020	$57K
January 2020	$56K
2019
September 2019	$62K
August 2019	$62K
July 2019	$62K
June 2019	$63K
May 2019	$61K
April 2019	$61K
March 2019	$59K
February 2019	$50K
January 2019	$52K
2018
December 2018	$63K
November 2018	$64K
October 2018	$63K
September 2018	$64K
August 2018	$58K
July 2018	$51K
June 2018	$54K
May 2018	$54K
April 2018	$44K
March 2018	$44K
February 2018	$41K
January 2018	$43K
2017
December 2017	$49K
November 2017	$47K
October 2017	$52K
September 2017	$52K
August 2017	$51K
July 2017	$40K
June 2017	$39K
May 2017	$35K
April 2017	$33K
March 2017	$32K
February 2017	$35K
January 2017	$34K
2016
December 2016	$37K
November 2016	$41K
October 2016	$40K
September 2016	$45K
August 2016	$44K

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	0.19	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037

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
1657 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$125,200	2	1	753	Off Market
1632 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$207,300	3	1	1,564	Off Market
1616 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$133,800	3	1	1,074	Off Market
1614 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$170,200	3	2	1,740	Off Market
1612 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$285,800	6	3	2,244	Off Market
1610 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.11	$159,900	3	1	1,326	Off Market
294 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$103,700	1	1	757	Off Market
1651 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$114,600	2	1	1,196	Off Market
1645 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$185,000	4	1.5	1,374	Off Market
1643 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$111,900	2	1	1,252	Off Market
1641 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$128,400	2	1	894	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1861

Living Area

829 sqft

Price/Sqft

$108

Parking

None

About this House

This is a cozy 3 BR 1 Bath single family home ready to call your home. With a large kitchen, bonus enclosed porch and laundry hookups available. Book a time to see it in person!Utility & Maintenance Reduction Program included: Residents breathe easy with smart amenities like air filters conveniently delivered to their doorstep. 24/7 Home Assistant included: Tenant receives 24/7 Maintenance Support for any requests, no matter how small - including lockout and drain clog reimbursements! Tenant is responsible for all utilities, snow removal and Renters Insurance is required.$50 Application Fee per person; all persons living on the property 18 and over must be on the application. $100 Leasing Fee and Security Deposit Due at Lease Signing.

292 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 829 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1861. It last sold for $8,000 on May 3, 1994. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2020 with an asking price of $860 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 23, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $89,600, with a rent estimate of $1,234/month.

Home Details for 292 E 17th 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: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1861
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2918 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 23, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	ListingRemoved
Dec 4, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$860
Jun 15, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$750
Apr 14, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$750
May 3, 1994 Source: N/A	Sold	$8,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,286	$73,200

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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Frequently asked questions about 292 E 17th St

What is 292 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 292 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $89,600.
What is the price history for 292 E 17th St?
292 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $8,000 in May 1994.
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 292 E 17th St?
The lot at 292 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.07 acres (2,918 sq ft).