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 403 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 403 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $118,800 .

What is the price history for 403 E 17th St?

403 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $56,000 in January 2021.

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 403 E 17th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 403 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 403 E 17th St?

The lot at 403 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.04 acres (1,960 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

403 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 sqft

$118,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $836/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$118,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $836/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,050 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$119K

Since last month

$2K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$3K (-2.3%)

Since last sale

$63K (+112.9%)

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 +224% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$119K
July 2026	$121K
June 2026	$121K
May 2026	$121K
April 2026	$121K
March 2026	$124K
February 2026	$123K
January 2026	$121K
2025
December 2025	$120K
November 2025	$124K
October 2025	$123K
September 2025	$122K
August 2025	$122K
July 2025	$125K
June 2025	$124K
May 2025	$122K
April 2025	$120K
March 2025	$117K
February 2025	$117K
January 2025	$113K
2024
December 2024	$112K
November 2024	$115K
October 2024	$118K
September 2024	$117K
August 2024	$112K
July 2024	$114K
June 2024	$114K
May 2024	$121K
April 2024	$122K
March 2024	$121K
February 2024	$120K
January 2024	$117K
2023
December 2023	$118K
November 2023	$120K
October 2023	$121K
September 2023	$120K
August 2023	$122K
July 2023	$123K
June 2023	$118K
May 2023	$114K
April 2023	$111K
March 2023	$105K
February 2023	$88K
January 2023	$80K
2022
December 2022	$80K
November 2022	$81K
October 2022	$85K
September 2022	$81K
August 2022	$76K
July 2022	$69K
June 2022	$66K
May 2022	$65K
April 2022	$64K
March 2022	$64K
February 2022	$118K
January 2022	$119K
2021
December 2021	$118K
November 2021	$127K
October 2021	$137K
September 2021	$60K
August 2021	$60K
July 2021	$60K
June 2021	$60K
May 2021	$59K
April 2021	$58K
March 2021	$57K
February 2021	$57K
January 2021	$56K
2020
December 2020	$57K
November 2020	$57K
October 2020	$68K
September 2020	$65K
August 2020	$64K
July 2020	$59K
June 2020	$54K
May 2020	$48K
2019
October 2019	$86K
September 2019	$87K
August 2019	$80K
July 2019	$92K
June 2019	$84K
May 2019	$84K
April 2019	$84K
March 2019	$82K
February 2019	$82K
January 2019	$82K
2018
December 2018	$84K
November 2018	$84K
October 2018	$81K
September 2018	$75K
August 2018	$69K
July 2018	$53K
June 2018	$53K
May 2018	$51K
April 2018	$38K
March 2018	$33K
February 2018	$31K
January 2018	$30K
2017
December 2017	$50K
November 2017	$40K
October 2017	$46K
September 2017	$44K
August 2017	$44K
July 2017	$35K
June 2017	$32K
May 2017	$30K
April 2017	$28K
March 2017	$28K
February 2017	$30K
January 2017	$31K
2016
December 2016	$34K
November 2016	$36K
October 2016	$38K
September 2016	$39K
August 2016	$37K

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	0.32	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122

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
405 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$112,100	3	1	1,341	Off Market
1701 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$192,300	3	1	1,710	Off Market
1707 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$90,400	3	1	995	Off Market
1705 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$149,900	3	2	1,632	Off Market
1711 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$100,400	2	1	1,154	Off Market
1709 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$116,400	2	1	977	Off Market
1710 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$90,000	2	1	720	For Sale
1706 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$126,000	2	1	720	Recently Sold
1712 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$155,000	3	1	913	Off Market
1720 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$158,800	4	2	1,474	Off Market
1718 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$133,900	2	1	975	Off Market
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$150,000	2	2	1,380	Recently Sold

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

1888

Living Area

1,050 sqft

Price/Sqft

$113

About this House

This single-family home is located at 403 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 403 E 17th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,050 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1960 sqft and was built in 1888.

403 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,050 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1888. It last sold for $56,000 on Jan 14, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2023 with an asking price of $1,025 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 14, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $118,800, with a rent estimate of $1,104/month.

Home Details for 403 E 17th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage Parking: On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1888
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1960 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 14, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Jun 30, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,025
May 20, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
May 14, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$995
Apr 22, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Apr 15, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$1,095
Dec 29, 2021 Source: DMMLS #639191	ListingRemoved
Dec 2, 2021 Source: DMMLS #639191	PriceChange	$121,750 Price decreased by 6%
Nov 10, 2021 Source: DMMLS #639191	PriceChange	$129,900 Price decreased by 4%
Nov 2, 2021 Source: DMMLS #639191	PriceChange	$134,900 Price decreased by 4%
Oct 8, 2021 Source: DMMLS #639191	Listed For Sale	$139,900
Jan 14, 2021 Source: DMMLS #613614	Sold	$56,000
Dec 3, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$59,900
Nov 11, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$59,900 Price decreased by 14%
Sep 21, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$70,000 Price decreased by 12%
Sep 9, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,900
Oct 22, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$4,500
Mar 9, 2012 Source: DMMLS #386715	Sold	$17,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,118	$63,500

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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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

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Frequently asked questions about 403 E 17th St

What is 403 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 403 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $118,800.
What is the price history for 403 E 17th St?
403 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $56,000 in January 2021.
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 403 E 17th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 403 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 403 E 17th St?
The lot at 403 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.04 acres (1,960 sq ft).