Does Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say streets are well-lit

Are yards well-kept in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say parking is easy

Is there wildlife in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Do residents of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there are community events

What is 912 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 912 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $132,900 .

What is the price history for 912 E 12th St?

912 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $20,000 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 912 E 12th St?

The lot at 912 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$132,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,718 sqft

912 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Est. Refi. Payment $934/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 2, 2021 for $20,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$133K

Since last month

$6K (-4.5%)

Since last year

$33K (-19.9%)

Since last sale

$113K (+564.5%)

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 +129% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$133K
August 2026	$132K
July 2026	$139K
June 2026	$136K
May 2026	$138K
April 2026	$132K
March 2026	$155K
February 2026	$153K
January 2026	$153K
2025
December 2025	$149K
November 2025	$161K
October 2025	$154K
September 2025	$167K
August 2025	$166K
July 2025	$180K
June 2025	$172K
May 2025	$166K
April 2025	$170K
March 2025	$165K
February 2025	$154K
January 2025	$168K
2024
December 2024	$160K
November 2024	$162K
October 2024	$178K
September 2024	$178K
August 2024	$186K
July 2024	$195K
June 2024	$193K
May 2024	$194K
April 2024	$172K
March 2024	$162K
February 2024	$152K
January 2024	$151K
2023
December 2023	$150K
November 2023	$146K
October 2023	$150K
September 2023	$147K
August 2023	$149K
July 2023	$150K
June 2023	$143K
May 2023	$149K
April 2023	$144K
March 2023	$139K
February 2023	$148K
January 2023	$157K
2022
December 2022	$155K
November 2022	$159K
October 2022	$162K
September 2022	$160K
August 2022	$158K
July 2022	$166K
June 2022	$175K
May 2022	$173K
April 2022	$161K
March 2022	$150K
February 2022	$136K
January 2022	$133K
2021
December 2021	$127K
November 2021	$110K
October 2021	$111K
September 2021	$109K
August 2021	$110K
July 2021	$112K
June 2021	$113K
May 2021	$116K
April 2021	$112K
March 2021	$103K
February 2021	$101K
January 2021	$101K
2020
December 2020	$101K
November 2020	$94K
October 2020	$86K
September 2020	$85K
June 2020	$88K
May 2020	$88K
April 2020	$109K
March 2020	$101K
February 2020	$101K
January 2020	$94K
2019
November 2019	$91K
October 2019	$88K
September 2019	$82K
August 2019	$78K
July 2019	$74K
June 2019	$70K
May 2019	$79K
April 2019	$81K
March 2019	$80K
February 2019	$75K
January 2019	$79K
2018
December 2018	$75K
November 2018	$75K
October 2018	$68K
September 2018	$68K
August 2018	$68K
July 2018	$67K
June 2018	$72K
May 2018	$60K
April 2018	$55K
March 2018	$53K
February 2018	$54K
January 2018	$55K
2017
December 2017	$61K
November 2017	$60K
October 2017	$57K
September 2017	$57K
August 2017	$57K
July 2017	$56K
June 2017	$57K
May 2017	$61K
April 2017	$60K
March 2017	$59K
February 2017	$60K
January 2017	$59K
2016
December 2016	$55K
November 2016	$57K
October 2016	$59K
September 2016	$58K

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
1012 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$115,000	03/11/26	4	2	1,680
1217 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$165,000	02/17/26	3	2	1,861
1231 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$162,000	09/15/25	3	2	1,710

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
918 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$229,900	5	2	1,560	For Sale
922 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$212,900	2	2	1,268	Off Market
1126 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$168,700	6	2	1,697	Off Market
1124 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	-	4	3	1,557	Off Market
1114 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$138,700	2	1	989	Off Market
1108 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$126,200	2	1	772	Off Market
1115 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$121,900	2	1	954	Off Market
1111 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$86,200	3	1	1,076	Off Market
1107 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$131,500	3	2	1,490	Off Market
1101 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$147,500	2	1	1,044	Off Market
918 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$157,900	2	1	988	Off Market
926 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$149,900	2	2	1,186	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1895

1,718 sqft

$77/sqft

About this House

The first 20 days on the market are reserved for owner occupied buyers. This property will need some TLC to make very nice home. There are enclosed front & rear porches. There is a living room, dining room, master bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and laundry room on the main level. There are 2 bedrooms, bathroom & 2 other rooms on the 2nd level. The basement is unfinished, lots of storage room. This is a nice place to raise your family. Don't wait to long to see this one. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.

912 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,718 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1895. It last sold for $20,000 on Dec 2, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $132,900, with a rent estimate of $1,504/month.

Home Details for 912 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1895
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 2, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$20,000
May 30, 2014 Source: DMMLS #427591	Sold	$14,500
May 1, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$14,900 Price decreased by 45%
Mar 25, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$26,900 Price decreased by 7%
Feb 23, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$28,900 Price decreased by 17%
Dec 22, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$34,900 Price decreased by 10%
Nov 17, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$38,850

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$450	$102,600

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.
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What Locals Say about Capitol Park

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there are sidewalks
71 % Say streets are well-lit
71 % Say yards are well-kept
67 % Say car is needed
67 % Say it's dog friendly
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
67 % Say parking is easy
60 % Say there's wildlife
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say kids play outside
40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
17 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Anastasia O.
Resident
6y ago
"Schools are so so and beware of kids who like to steal. There are some definite problems. Be sure to stay on top of where your kids and what they’re doing."
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Timi A.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"It is a nice area to live and it is a nice area to grow business and to rise kids. I like living in this neighborhood because their is a lot of job opportunity and their is a lot big fun things to do . "
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Christopher
Resident
7y ago
"It is located close to the Capitol, Marina and Union Park. Close to I-235 and the bike trail head which allows me to get anywhere I want quickly."
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Joseph H.
13y ago
"Street ends at river so the block is very close association of homeowners and very child-friendly. Off riverwalk bike path and minutes walk to Union Park. "
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Frequently asked questions about 912 E 12th St

What is 912 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 912 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $132,900.
What is the price history for 912 E 12th St?
912 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $20,000 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 912 E 12th St?
The lot at 912 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).