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 405 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 405 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $112,100 .

What is the price history for 405 E 17th St?

405 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $10,000 in October 2015.

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 405 E 17th St?

The lot at 405 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.04 acres (1,829 sq ft).

Does 405 E 17th St have parking?

Yes, 405 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

405 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,341 sqft

$112,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $794/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$112,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $794/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,341 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$112K

Since last month

$400 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.9%)

Since last sale

$102K (+1,021%)

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 +154% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$112K
July 2026	$113K
June 2026	$110K
May 2026	$112K
April 2026	$112K
March 2026	$112K
February 2026	$109K
January 2026	$109K
2025
December 2025	$110K
November 2025	$111K
October 2025	$111K
September 2025	$110K
August 2025	$111K
July 2025	$116K
June 2025	$106K
May 2025	$102K
April 2025	$100K
March 2025	$102K
February 2025	$97K
January 2025	$96K
2024
December 2024	$94K
November 2024	$98K
October 2024	$104K
September 2024	$102K
August 2024	$104K
July 2024	$109K
June 2024	$110K
May 2024	$117K
April 2024	$117K
March 2024	$113K
February 2024	$105K
January 2024	$101K
2023
December 2023	$103K
November 2023	$104K
October 2023	$104K
September 2023	$105K
August 2023	$106K
July 2023	$109K
June 2023	$106K
May 2023	$106K
April 2023	$101K
March 2023	$96K
February 2023	$87K
January 2023	$87K
2022
December 2022	$86K
November 2022	$85K
October 2022	$89K
September 2022	$90K
August 2022	$91K
July 2022	$96K
June 2022	$99K
May 2022	$99K
April 2022	$92K
March 2022	$89K
February 2022	$83K
January 2022	$84K
2021
December 2021	$84K
November 2021	$85K
October 2021	$86K
September 2021	$85K
August 2021	$85K
July 2021	$84K
June 2021	$82K
May 2021	$84K
April 2021	$83K
March 2021	$87K
January 2021	$66K
2020
December 2020	$69K
November 2020	$57K
October 2020	$67K
September 2020	$69K
August 2020	$63K
July 2020	$59K
June 2020	$56K
May 2020	$52K
March 2020	$74K
February 2020	$69K
January 2020	$71K
2019
September 2019	$66K
August 2019	$66K
July 2019	$81K
June 2019	$76K
May 2019	$73K
April 2019	$72K
March 2019	$74K
February 2019	$69K
January 2019	$71K
2018
December 2018	$71K
November 2018	$72K
October 2018	$70K
September 2018	$66K
August 2018	$67K
July 2018	$55K
June 2018	$60K
May 2018	$59K
April 2018	$54K
March 2018	$53K
February 2018	$47K
January 2018	$49K
2017
December 2017	$57K
November 2017	$56K
October 2017	$56K
September 2017	$58K
August 2017	$53K
July 2017	$53K
June 2017	$49K
May 2017	$47K
April 2017	$43K
March 2017	$33K
February 2017	$39K
January 2017	$34K
2016
December 2016	$35K
November 2016	$37K
October 2016	$39K
September 2016	$42K
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
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.31	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
1701 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$194,300	3	1	1,710	Off Market
1707 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$90,000	3	1	995	Off Market
1705 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$149,700	3	2	1,632	Off Market
1711 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$102,000	2	1	1,154	Off Market
1709 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$117,000	2	1	977	Off Market
1713 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$231,300	6	2	1,988	Off Market
403 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$119,700	2	1	1,050	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	$158,000	3	1	913	Off Market
1720 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$159,500	4	2	1,474	Off Market
1718 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$138,300	2	1	975	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 405 E 17th St.
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

1,341 sqft

Price/Sqft

$84

About this House

Capitol Heights investor special. Property has new furnace, Hot water heater, updated plumbing, 100 amp service electrical. Mechanicals are in great shape, the rest of the house will require some additional updates and repairs.
Property sold as is no contract sales.

405 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,341 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1888. It last sold for $10,000 on Oct 15, 2015. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2014 with an asking price of $850 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 10, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $112,100, with a rent estimate of $1,304/month.

Home Details for 405 E 17th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities MicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage Parking: Off 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: 1829 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Oct 15, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$10,000
Sep 24, 2015 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$18,000
May 10, 2014 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$850
Apr 9, 2014 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$850
Dec 13, 2013 Source: DMMLS #412911	Sold	$8,000
Nov 22, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$13,500
Oct 15, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$13,500 Price decreased by 9%
Jul 20, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$14,900 Price decreased by 10%
Feb 20, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$16,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,336	$76,100

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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Frequently asked questions about 405 E 17th St

What is 405 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 405 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $112,100.
What is the price history for 405 E 17th St?
405 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $10,000 in October 2015.
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 405 E 17th St?
The lot at 405 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.04 acres (1,829 sq ft).
Does 405 E 17th St have parking?
Yes, 405 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has on-site parking.