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 607 E 18th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 607 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $136,200 .

What is the price history for 607 E 18th St?

607 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $76,500 in October 2003.

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 607 E 18th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 607 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 607 E 18th St?

The lot at 607 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.06 acres (2,744 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

607 E 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,242 sqft

$136,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $948/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$136,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $948/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,242 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$136K

Since last month

$4K (-2.5%)

Since last year

$600 (+0.4%)

Since last sale

$59K (+77.1%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$136K
July 2026	$139K
June 2026	$142K
May 2026	$143K
April 2026	$141K
March 2026	$137K
February 2026	$132K
January 2026	$130K
2025
December 2025	$132K
November 2025	$131K
October 2025	$132K
September 2025	$134K
August 2025	$135K
July 2025	$137K
June 2025	$138K
May 2025	$135K
April 2025	$135K
March 2025	$130K
February 2025	$122K
January 2025	$123K
2024
December 2024	$128K
November 2024	$127K
October 2024	$135K
September 2024	$138K
August 2024	$139K
July 2024	$140K
June 2024	$143K
May 2024	$145K
April 2024	$139K
March 2024	$138K
February 2024	$133K
January 2024	$131K
2023
December 2023	$133K
November 2023	$132K
October 2023	$132K
September 2023	$132K
August 2023	$133K
July 2023	$136K
June 2023	$134K
May 2023	$124K
April 2023	$120K
March 2023	$116K
February 2023	$112K
January 2023	$111K
2022
December 2022	$110K
November 2022	$109K
October 2022	$115K
September 2022	$117K
August 2022	$117K
July 2022	$123K
June 2022	$123K
May 2022	$122K
April 2022	$116K
March 2022	$110K
February 2022	$102K
January 2022	$103K
2021
December 2021	$104K
November 2021	$107K
October 2021	$109K
September 2021	$110K
August 2021	$112K
July 2021	$116K
June 2021	$116K
May 2021	$116K
April 2021	$112K
March 2021	$112K
February 2021	$111K
January 2021	$109K
2020
December 2020	$107K
November 2020	$107K
October 2020	$109K
September 2020	$111K
August 2020	$109K
July 2020	$112K
June 2020	$112K
May 2020	$109K
April 2020	$106K
March 2020	$105K
February 2020	$104K
January 2020	$104K
2019
December 2019	$103K
November 2019	$103K
October 2019	$103K
September 2019	$98K
August 2019	$97K
July 2019	$99K
June 2019	$101K
May 2019	$96K
April 2019	$99K
March 2019	$97K
February 2019	$98K
January 2019	$96K
2018
December 2018	$94K
November 2018	$93K
October 2018	$95K
September 2018	$94K
August 2018	$95K
July 2018	$95K
June 2018	$95K
May 2018	$98K
April 2018	$94K
March 2018	$97K
February 2018	$96K
January 2018	$94K
2017
December 2017	$91K
November 2017	$90K
October 2017	$89K
September 2017	$92K
August 2017	$93K
July 2017	$92K
June 2017	$92K
May 2017	$90K
April 2017	$89K
March 2017	$85K
February 2017	$84K
January 2017	$88K
2016
December 2016	$87K
November 2016	$87K
October 2016	$85K
September 2016	$84K
August 2016	$85K

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
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$110,000	01/06/26	2	1	980

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
1800 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$166,200	3	1.5	1,086	Off Market
1804 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$168,000	3	1	1,193	Recently Sold
1808 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$151,500	3	2	1,400	Off Market
1812 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$119,700	2	1	1,684	Off Market
1816 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$169,700	3	1	1,316	Off Market
1820 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$160,000	2	2	952	Off Market
611 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$144,100	3	1	1,242	Off Market
1835 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$167,700	2	1	1,090	Off Market
1837 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$137,700	2	1	802	Off Market
1841 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.11	$174,900	4	2	1,224	For Sale
1905 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.14	$136,500	3	1	814	Off Market
1911 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.15	$145,900	3	3	1,042	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

1922

Living Area

1,242 sqft

Price/Sqft

$110

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 607 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA. 607 E 18th 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 1,242 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 2744 sqft and was built in 1922.

607 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,242 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1922. It last sold for $76,500 on Oct 20, 2003. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $136,200, with a rent estimate of $1,202/month.

Home Details for 607 E 18th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2744 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 20, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$76,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,418	$152,800

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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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 607 E 18th St

What is 607 E 18th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 607 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $136,200.
What is the price history for 607 E 18th St?
607 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $76,500 in October 2003.
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 607 E 18th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 607 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 607 E 18th St?
The lot at 607 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.06 acres (2,744 sq ft).