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 294 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 294 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $103,700 .

What is the price history for 294 E 17th St?

294 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $55,000 in January 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 294 E 17th St?

The lot at 294 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.07 acres (2,918 sq ft).

Does 294 E 17th St have parking?

Yes, 294 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$103,700

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
757 sqft

294 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 31, 2023 for $55,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$104K

Since last month

$2K (-2.1%)

Since last year

$3K (-2.4%)

Since last sale

$47K (+85.3%)

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 +141% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$102K
July 2026	$104K
June 2026	$105K
May 2026	$105K
April 2026	$103K
March 2026	$104K
February 2026	$105K
January 2026	$102K
2025
December 2025	$102K
November 2025	$106K
October 2025	$104K
September 2025	$107K
August 2025	$104K
July 2025	$110K
2024
June 2024	$97K
May 2024	$97K
April 2024	$98K
March 2024	$97K
February 2024	$96K
January 2024	$96K
2023
December 2023	$97K
November 2023	$97K
October 2023	$97K
September 2023	$96K
August 2023	$97K
July 2023	$94K
June 2023	$65K
May 2023	$67K
April 2023	$67K
March 2023	$67K
February 2023	$69K
January 2023	$67K
2022
December 2022	$68K
November 2022	$65K
October 2022	$76K
September 2022	$72K
August 2022	$71K
July 2022	$74K
June 2022	$75K
May 2022	$73K
April 2022	$69K
March 2022	$65K
February 2022	$60K
January 2022	$60K
2021
December 2021	$59K
November 2021	$61K
October 2021	$62K
September 2021	$62K
August 2021	$64K
July 2021	$67K
June 2021	$70K
May 2021	$74K
April 2021	$73K
March 2021	$68K
February 2021	$59K
January 2021	$56K
2020
December 2020	$54K
November 2020	$52K
October 2020	$54K
September 2020	$55K
August 2020	$55K
July 2020	$54K
June 2020	$52K
May 2020	$49K
April 2020	$46K
March 2020	$48K
February 2020	$49K
January 2020	$51K
2019
December 2019	$50K
November 2019	$46K
September 2019	$62K
August 2019	$60K
July 2019	$62K
June 2019	$65K
May 2019	$64K
April 2019	$62K
March 2019	$65K
February 2019	$65K
January 2019	$67K
2018
December 2018	$72K
November 2018	$68K
October 2018	$65K
September 2018	$62K
August 2018	$61K
July 2018	$53K
June 2018	$53K
May 2018	$51K
April 2018	$41K
March 2018	$39K
February 2018	$42K
January 2018	$45K
2017
December 2017	$48K
November 2017	$46K
October 2017	$49K
September 2017	$48K
August 2017	$42K
July 2017	$45K
June 2017	$35K
May 2017	$34K
April 2017	$33K
March 2017	$31K
February 2017	$32K
January 2017	$35K
2016
December 2016	$36K
November 2016	$37K
October 2016	$39K
September 2016	$42K
August 2016	$42K

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
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891

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
292 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$89,600	3	1	829	Off Market
1657 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$125,200	2	1	753	Off Market
1632 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$207,300	3	1	1,564	Off Market
1616 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$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
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
1619 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$215,100	3	1	1,100	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

1880

Living Area

757 sqft

Price/Sqft

$137

About this House

This single-family home is located at 294 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 294 E 17th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 757 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 2918 sqft and was built in 1880.

294 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 757 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1880. It last sold for $55,000 on Jan 31, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2023 with an asking price of $920 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 3, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $103,700, with a rent estimate of $898/month.

Home Details for 294 E 17th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1880Year Updated: 1986
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
Sep 3, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Aug 18, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$920
Aug 11, 2023 Source: DMMLS #677801	ListingRemoved
Jul 26, 2023 Source: DMMLS #677801	PriceChange	$99,500 Price decreased by 5%
Jul 7, 2023 Source: DMMLS #677801	Listed For Sale	$105,000
Jan 31, 2023 Source: DMMLS #661599	Sold	$55,000
Dec 13, 2022 Source: RE/MAX Central #661599	Pending	$69,000
Dec 12, 2022 Source: RE/MAX Central #661599	PendingToActive	$69,000
Dec 12, 2022 Source: DMMLS #661599	Pending	$69,000
Nov 11, 2022 Source: DMMLS #661599	PriceChange	$69,000 Price decreased by 13%
Oct 24, 2022 Source: DMMLS #661599	PriceChange	$79,000 Price decreased by 11%
Oct 7, 2022 Source: DMMLS #661599	Listed For Sale	$89,000
Aug 22, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$51,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,046	$59,800

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

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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 294 E 17th St

What is 294 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 294 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $103,700.
What is the price history for 294 E 17th St?
294 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $55,000 in January 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 294 E 17th St?
The lot at 294 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.07 acres (2,918 sq ft).
Does 294 E 17th St have parking?
Yes, 294 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has on-site parking.