Does East Village, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say there are sidewalks

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does East Village, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say parking is easy

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's dog friendly

Are the streets well-lit in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say streets are well-lit

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is a car needed in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say car is needed

Are neighbors friendly in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is East Village, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say kids play outside

Are yards well-kept in East Village, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say yards are well-kept

Do residents of East Village, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 14% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

What is 861 E 2nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 861 E 2nd St in Des Moines, IA is $596,000 .

What is the price history for 861 E 2nd St?

861 E 2nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $592,000 in December 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.

How big is the lot at 861 E 2nd St?

The lot at 861 E 2nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.03 acres (1,481 sq ft).

Does 861 E 2nd St have a garage?

Yes, 861 E 2nd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$596,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,432 sqft

861 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

East Village

Est. Refi. Payment $3,921/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 29, 2021 for $592,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$596K

Since last month

$4K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$22K (-3.6%)

Since last sale

$4K (+0.7%)

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 +123% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$596K
August 2026	$595K
July 2026	$600K
June 2026	$602K
May 2026	$601K
April 2026	$613K
March 2026	$615K
February 2026	$617K
January 2026	$613K
2025
December 2025	$621K
November 2025	$623K
October 2025	$632K
September 2025	$620K
August 2025	$618K
July 2025	$631K
June 2025	$635K
May 2025	$648K
April 2025	$653K
March 2025	$641K
February 2025	$642K
January 2025	$651K
2024
December 2024	$643K
November 2024	$653K
October 2024	$661K
September 2024	$652K
August 2024	$642K
July 2024	$644K
June 2024	$645K
May 2024	$658K
April 2024	$640K
March 2024	$648K
February 2024	$638K
January 2024	$634K
2023
December 2023	$637K
November 2023	$635K
October 2023	$636K
September 2023	$634K
August 2023	$637K
July 2023	$643K
June 2023	$645K
May 2023	$601K
April 2023	$605K
March 2023	$638K
February 2023	$635K
January 2023	$629K
2022
December 2022	$630K
November 2022	$633K
October 2022	$640K
September 2022	$639K
August 2022	$639K
July 2022	$633K
June 2022	$629K
May 2022	$623K
April 2022	$616K
March 2022	$610K
February 2022	$601K
January 2022	$597K
2021
December 2021	$584K
November 2021	$581K
October 2021	$597K
September 2021	$595K
August 2021	$586K
July 2021	$602K
June 2021	$246K
May 2021	$229K
April 2021	$186K
March 2021	$226K
February 2021	$253K
January 2021	$267K
2020
December 2020	$273K
November 2020	$293K
October 2020	$299K
September 2020	$297K
August 2020	$298K
July 2020	$294K
June 2020	$282K
May 2020	$267K

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
201 Grand Ave #209, Des Moines, IA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$400,000	11/03/25	3	3.5	2,058
1217 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.72	Single-Family Home	$165,000	02/17/26	3	2	1,861
314 Indiana Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.69	Single-Family Home	$222,000	01/20/26	3	2	1,177
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.70	Single-Family Home	$115,000	03/11/26	4	2	1,680

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
857 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.00	$469,000	3	2.5	2,218	Recently Sold
849 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.01	$615,800	3	2.5	2,432	Off Market
845 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.02	$608,100	3	3.5	2,432	Off Market
841 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.03	$629,900	3	3	2,432	Off Market
827 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.04	$688,200	3	3.5	2,334	Off Market
831 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.04	$587,900	3	2	2,128	Off Market
205 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.02	$521,900	3	2.5	2,484	Recently Sold
209 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.02	$450,085	3	2.5	2,088	Recently Sold
217 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.02	$441,900	3	2.5	2,119	Recently Sold
221 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.02	$486,900	3	3.5	2,344	Recently Sold
225 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.03	$512,800	3	2.5	2,466	Recently Sold
840 E 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309	0.02	$632,400	3	2	2,477	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

2021

Living Area

2,432 sqft

Price/Sqft

$245

Parking

Garage

About this House

Move in ready, Nestled near the river in Des Moines this Urban Townhome in sought-after East Village "The Banks" will check your boxes for downtown living. Walk to work, coffee or dinner and have guest on your roof top patio. Your open living area displays designer detail at every turn. The open living area is spacious with large kitchen that includes quartz counters and island that seats four. Quality finishes and painted cabinets, stainless steel appliances, pantry and hard surface flooring let you prepare meals and entertain with ease. The double garage is located off the kitchen along with half bath. The second level with primary suit has beautiful windows and 9ft. ceiling. The shower is tiled with handheld shower head, walk-in closet, double sinks. Enjoy two additional large bedrooms and laundry. Bonus open living adds room for home office, workout or den. The third floor bonus room with wet-bar, outdoor patio, pergola for outdoor living at it's best. 10 yr. tax abatement.

861 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,432 sqft single-family home in East Village, built in 2021. It last sold for $592,000 on Dec 29, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $596,000, with a rent estimate of $2,993/month.

Home Details for 861 E 2nd St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2021
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Foundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1481 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 29, 2021 Source: DMMLS #628065	Sold	$592,000
Nov 23, 2021 Source: DMMLS #628065	Pending	$592,400
Oct 26, 2021 Source: DMMLS #628065	PriceChange	$592,400 Price decreased by 1%
Aug 23, 2021 Source: DMMLS #628065	PriceChange	$597,400 Price decreased by 1%
Jul 8, 2021 Source: DMMLS #628065	PriceChange	$602,400 Price decreased by 1%
Jun 25, 2021 Source: DMMLS #628065	PriceChange	$607,400 Price decreased by 0%
May 7, 2021 Source: DMMLS #628065	Listed For Sale	$609,900
May 1, 2021 Source: DMMLS #620115	ListingRemoved
Mar 21, 2021 Source: DMMLS #620115	Listed For Sale	$609,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,634	$679,300

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

Carver Elementary School
PK-5
Public
430 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
In response to the recent post, I feel bad that your child has been the victim of bullying. However, I have noticed that bullying is snuffed out very quickly. The only time it goes on is when students to not report it. We don't cater to the minorities. The majority of the student population is minority, possibly as high as 86%. We see no color at our school. Everyone is a human being that deserves respect. As far as field trips, that is the policy of the Des Moines Public School District. We get "1" field trip a year. The school does not make that decision. Submitted by staff.
Teacher Review
12y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about East Village

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say there are sidewalks
88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
73 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say streets are well-lit
61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
61 % Say people would walk alone at night
47 % Say car is needed
41 % Say neighbors are friendly
36 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there are community events
29 % Say there's wildlife
27 % Say kids play outside
25 % Say yards are well-kept
14 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Haley O.
Resident
5y ago
"lovely area to live in, nice space for walks outside. lots of shops and restaurants around. everyone's friendly "
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Elianaisebastian3
Resident
6y ago
"Pretty quiet area when it needs to be quiet and pretty up beat when there are events. Super safe neighborhood to say the least!"
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Sarah
Resident
7y ago
"Easy access to freeway and walking distance to downtown. pretty much in the center of everything. The problem is the parking."
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Sean M.
Visitor
8y ago
"In Des Moines for a business trip very impressed with the city its cleanliness the level of activities the people. A bit warm on all but seems like a wonderful place to live."
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Frequently asked questions about 861 E 2nd St

What is 861 E 2nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 861 E 2nd St in Des Moines, IA is $596,000.
What is the price history for 861 E 2nd St?
861 E 2nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $592,000 in December 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.
How big is the lot at 861 E 2nd St?
The lot at 861 E 2nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.03 acres (1,481 sq ft).
Does 861 E 2nd St have a garage?
Yes, 861 E 2nd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.