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 712 E 18th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 712 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $139,700 .

What is the price history for 712 E 18th St?

712 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $35,000 in February 2017.

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 712 E 18th St?

The lot at 712 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,183 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

712 E 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,122 sqft

$139,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $971/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$139,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $971/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,122 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$140K

Since last month

$5K (-3.3%)

Since last year

$8K (-5.7%)

Since last sale

$102K (+292.3%)

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 +323% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$137K
July 2026	$142K
June 2026	$143K
May 2026	$148K
April 2026	$142K
March 2026	$145K
February 2026	$138K
January 2026	$135K
2025
December 2025	$137K
November 2025	$142K
October 2025	$140K
September 2025	$144K
August 2025	$146K
July 2025	$143K
June 2025	$143K
May 2025	$141K
April 2025	$138K
March 2025	$136K
February 2025	$129K
January 2025	$130K
2024
December 2024	$139K
November 2024	$138K
October 2024	$140K
September 2024	$141K
August 2024	$144K
July 2024	$149K
June 2024	$148K
May 2024	$152K
April 2024	$150K
March 2024	$145K
February 2024	$139K
January 2024	$136K
2023
December 2023	$136K
November 2023	$136K
October 2023	$135K
September 2023	$136K
August 2023	$137K
July 2023	$133K
June 2023	$133K
May 2023	$140K
April 2023	$135K
March 2023	$130K
February 2023	$128K
January 2023	$130K
2022
December 2022	$129K
November 2022	$132K
October 2022	$140K
September 2022	$143K
August 2022	$144K
July 2022	$151K
June 2022	$154K
May 2022	$153K
April 2022	$144K
March 2022	$136K
February 2022	$124K
January 2022	$122K
2021
December 2021	$125K
November 2021	$126K
October 2021	$126K
September 2021	$126K
August 2021	$126K
July 2021	$125K
June 2021	$115K
May 2021	$96K
April 2021	$104K
March 2021	$97K
February 2021	$93K
January 2021	$95K
2020
December 2020	$95K
November 2020	$98K
October 2020	$89K
September 2020	$83K
August 2020	$82K
July 2020	$83K
June 2020	$78K
May 2020	$74K
April 2020	$77K
March 2020	$76K
February 2020	$75K
January 2020	$76K
2019
December 2019	$77K
November 2019	$83K
October 2019	$93K
September 2019	$98K
August 2019	$97K
July 2019	$93K
June 2019	$91K
May 2019	$92K
April 2019	$100K
March 2019	$97K
February 2019	$96K
January 2019	$96K
2018
December 2018	$94K
November 2018	$90K
October 2018	$89K
September 2018	$89K
August 2018	$90K
July 2018	$86K
June 2018	$83K
May 2018	$77K
April 2018	$68K
March 2018	$60K
February 2018	$54K
January 2018	$56K
2017
December 2017	$68K
November 2017	$68K
October 2017	$68K
September 2017	$73K
August 2017	$73K
July 2017	$70K
June 2017	$65K
May 2017	$64K
April 2017	$33K
March 2017	$33K
February 2017	$33K
January 2017	$33K
2016
December 2016	$33K
November 2016	$33K
October 2016	$33K
September 2016	$32K
August 2016	$32K

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
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752

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
1778 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$114,500	3	2	760	Off Market
1772 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$218,300	4	2	1,440	Off Market
1746 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.16	$227,400	5	2	1,632	Off Market
1776 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$165,400	4	2	1,628	Off Market
720 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$84,800	2	1	768	Off Market
718 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$162,600	2	1.5	768	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 712 E 18th 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

1905

Living Area

1,122 sqft

Price/Sqft

$125

Parking

None

About this House

Adorable 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House - Get anywhere in minutes with this house conveniently located near I-235.

No Pets Allowed

(RLNE4827816)

712 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,122 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1905. It last sold for $35,000 on Feb 10, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2020 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 15, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $139,700, with a rent estimate of $1,521/month.

Home Details for 712 E 18th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905Year Updated: 1935
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5183 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,200
Apr 17, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,200 Price increased by 9%
Mar 16, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,100
Feb 10, 2017 Source: DMMLS #507750	Sold	$35,000
Jan 19, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$35,000
Apr 9, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$35,000 Price decreased by 13%
Jan 14, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$40,000 Price decreased by 6%
Nov 19, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$42,500 Price decreased by 6%
Nov 12, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$45,000 Price decreased by 44%
Sep 24, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,900 Price decreased by 6%
May 26, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$85,000
Oct 26, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$81,500
Dec 12, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$19,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,424	$92,300

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
4 Reviews

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Capitol East

10 Homes For You
Buy: $90k - $179k

See Local Highlights

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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.

Paula Cuffee
Resident
11mo ago
"You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
0
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 712 E 18th St

What is 712 E 18th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 712 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $139,700.
What is the price history for 712 E 18th St?
712 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $35,000 in February 2017.
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 712 E 18th St?
The lot at 712 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,183 sq ft).