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 314 E 18th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 314 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $164,000 .

What is the price history for 314 E 18th St?

314 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,000 in April 2022.

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 314 E 18th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 314 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 314 E 18th St?

The lot at 314 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,792 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$164,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,251 sqft

314 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 6, 2022 for $140,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$164K

Since last month

$100 (-0.1%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.7%)

Since last sale

$24K (+17.1%)

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	$164K
July 2026	$164K
June 2026	$165K
May 2026	$165K
April 2026	$164K
March 2026	$163K
February 2026	$162K
January 2026	$162K
2025
December 2025	$160K
November 2025	$163K
October 2025	$164K
September 2025	$163K
August 2025	$161K
July 2025	$162K
June 2025	$165K
May 2025	$163K
April 2025	$162K
March 2025	$161K
February 2025	$160K
January 2025	$158K
2024
December 2024	$160K
November 2024	$162K
October 2024	$164K
September 2024	$164K
August 2024	$165K
July 2024	$165K
June 2024	$165K
May 2024	$167K
April 2024	$164K
March 2024	$162K
February 2024	$159K
January 2024	$159K
2023
December 2023	$160K
November 2023	$157K
October 2023	$153K
September 2023	$149K
August 2023	$147K
July 2023	$149K
June 2023	$148K
May 2023	$149K
April 2023	$148K
March 2023	$147K
February 2023	$146K
January 2023	$145K
2022
December 2022	$145K
November 2022	$146K
October 2022	$147K
September 2022	$147K
August 2022	$146K
July 2022	$145K
June 2022	$144K
May 2022	$142K
April 2022	$141K
March 2022	$135K
February 2022	$135K
January 2022	$128K
2021
December 2021	$129K
November 2021	$130K
October 2021	$131K
September 2021	$132K
August 2021	$133K
July 2021	$133K
June 2021	$131K
May 2021	$127K
April 2021	$124K
March 2021	$119K
February 2021	$118K
January 2021	$117K
2020
December 2020	$117K
November 2020	$118K
October 2020	$119K
September 2020	$121K
August 2020	$121K
July 2020	$121K
June 2020	$120K
May 2020	$118K
April 2020	$112K
March 2020	$110K
February 2020	$103K
January 2020	$100K
2019
December 2019	$96K
November 2019	$96K
October 2019	$95K
September 2019	$95K
August 2019	$95K
July 2019	$95K
June 2019	$96K
May 2019	$95K
April 2019	$95K
March 2019	$95K
February 2019	$95K
January 2019	$94K
2018
December 2018	$93K
November 2018	$92K
October 2018	$93K
September 2018	$93K
August 2018	$93K
July 2018	$93K
June 2018	$92K
May 2018	$92K
April 2018	$92K
March 2018	$91K
February 2018	$90K
January 2018	$89K
2017
December 2017	$90K
November 2017	$89K
October 2017	$88K
September 2017	$89K
August 2017	$89K
July 2017	$87K
June 2017	$87K
May 2017	$87K
April 2017	$87K
March 2017	$86K
February 2017	$86K
January 2017	$85K
2016
December 2016	$85K
November 2016	$85K
October 2016	$85K
September 2016	$84K
August 2016	$83K

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
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353

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
1745 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$124,700	2	1	982	Off Market
1747 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$120,000	3	1	1,044	For Sale
1749 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$149,800	2	1	1,003	Off Market
101 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.62	$149,500	3	1	1,216	Off Market
97 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.61	$107,400	2	1	910	Off Market
95 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.61	$95,300	Studio	1	1,126	Off Market
1541 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.31	$128,500	2	1	816	Off Market
250 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.30	$213,100	3	2	1,500	Off Market
246 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.31	$138,900	3	1	1,416	Off Market
238 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.32	$158,400	4	2	1,357	Off Market
234 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.32	$154,100	3	1	1,464	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1925

Living Area

1,251 sqft

Price/Sqft

$131

Parking

Garage

About this House

Updated 2 bedroom house close to the fairgrounds. There is a room attached to the 2nd bedroom that would make a perfect nursery or 3rd bedroom. This will make a perfect starter home for anyone. 2 car garage is just footsteps away from the house, which is fenced off along with the rest of the yard. Gas stove, fridge, microwave all stay. Roof new in 2019, front deck 2017, new washer and dryer in 2022 that will stay. Retaining wall was installed in 2020 and a new garage door was installed in 2021. Call to set up a showing today.

314 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,251 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1925. It last sold for $140,000 on Apr 6, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $164,000, with a rent estimate of $1,184/month.

Home Details for 314 E 18th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 1942
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 6, 2022 Source: DMMLS #645956	Sold	$140,000
Feb 24, 2022 Source: DMMLS #645956	Pending	$135,000
Feb 17, 2022 Source: DMMLS #645956	Listed For Sale	$135,000
Nov 14, 2016 Source: DMMLS #525142	Sold	$84,500
Sep 9, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$86,900
Apr 29, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$76,500
Apr 6, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$75,500
Jul 17, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,594	$145,800

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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Frequently asked questions about 314 E 18th St

What is 314 E 18th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 314 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $164,000.
What is the price history for 314 E 18th St?
314 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,000 in April 2022.
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 314 E 18th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 314 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 314 E 18th St?
The lot at 314 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,792 sq ft).