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 913 E 12th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 913 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $164,900 .

What is the price history for 913 E 12th St?

913 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $120,000 in May 2020.

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 913 E 12th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 913 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 913 E 12th St?

The lot at 913 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$164,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,763 sqft

913 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,140/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 6, 2020 for $120,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$165K

Since last month

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.2%)

Since last sale

$45K (+37.7%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$165K
August 2026	$165K
July 2026	$166K
June 2026	$167K
May 2026	$167K
April 2026	$167K
March 2026	$159K
February 2026	$158K
January 2026	$163K
2025
December 2025	$161K
November 2025	$162K
October 2025	$163K
September 2025	$162K
August 2025	$163K
July 2025	$170K
June 2025	$173K
May 2025	$173K
April 2025	$174K
March 2025	$170K
February 2025	$166K
January 2025	$169K
2024
December 2024	$171K
November 2024	$174K
October 2024	$177K
September 2024	$180K
August 2024	$182K
July 2024	$185K
June 2024	$185K
May 2024	$186K
April 2024	$183K
March 2024	$182K
February 2024	$175K
January 2024	$175K
2023
December 2023	$176K
November 2023	$175K
October 2023	$175K
September 2023	$176K
August 2023	$176K
July 2023	$178K
June 2023	$178K
May 2023	$171K
April 2023	$167K
March 2023	$163K
February 2023	$160K
January 2023	$161K
2022
December 2022	$161K
November 2022	$163K
October 2022	$167K
September 2022	$169K
August 2022	$168K
July 2022	$169K
June 2022	$169K
May 2022	$166K
April 2022	$159K
March 2022	$155K
February 2022	$152K
January 2022	$152K
2021
December 2021	$148K
November 2021	$142K
October 2021	$139K
September 2021	$138K
August 2021	$138K
July 2021	$137K
June 2021	$135K
May 2021	$134K
April 2021	$132K
March 2021	$130K
February 2021	$129K
January 2021	$125K
2020
December 2020	$122K
November 2020	$123K
October 2020	$122K
September 2020	$122K
August 2020	$122K
July 2020	$122K
June 2020	$122K
May 2020	$120K
April 2020	$118K
March 2020	$115K
February 2020	$122K
January 2020	$112K
2019
December 2019	$110K
November 2019	$112K
October 2019	$118K
September 2019	$116K
August 2019	$113K
July 2019	$117K
June 2019	$117K
May 2019	$119K
April 2019	$118K
March 2019	$122K
February 2019	$121K
January 2019	$122K
2018
December 2018	$122K
November 2018	$120K
October 2018	$119K
September 2018	$123K
August 2018	$124K
July 2018	$125K
June 2018	$127K
May 2018	$123K
April 2018	$117K
March 2018	$106K
February 2018	$96K
January 2018	$96K
2017
December 2017	$106K
November 2017	$107K
October 2017	$107K
September 2017	$108K
August 2017	$98K
July 2017	$109K
June 2017	$111K
May 2017	$113K
April 2017	$110K
March 2017	$106K
February 2017	$100K
January 2017	$96K
2016
December 2016	$99K
November 2016	$97K
October 2016	$102K
September 2016	$104K

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	0.09	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	0.27	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
917 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$195,000	4	1.5	1,016	Recently Sold
1207 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$184,000	3	2	1,584	Off Market
1215 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$128,300	2	1	1,112	Off Market
1223 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$161,800	4	2	1,089	Off Market
914 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$107,900	3	1	1,068	Off Market
1308 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$120,100	3	1	1,064	Off Market
1312 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$216,600	4	1	1,456	Off Market
1316 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.11	$138,800	4	2	1,010	Off Market
1320 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.12	$141,200	3	1	1,430	Off Market
1324 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.13	$219,600	4	3	1,792	Off Market
1330 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.14	-	3	2	1,361	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1880

1,763 sqft

$94/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 913 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA. 913 E 12th St is in the Capitol Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,763 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7492 sqft and was built in 1880.

913 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,763 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1880. It last sold for $120,000 on May 6, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $164,900, with a rent estimate of $1,508/month.

Home Details for 913 E 12th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1880Year Updated: 1903
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Spanish

Community
Units in Building: 3

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 6, 2020 Source: DMMLS #600976	Sold	$120,000
Mar 11, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$118,000
Mar 11, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$118,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,660	$165,500

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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Neighborhood Overview

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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 913 E 12th St

What is 913 E 12th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 913 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is $164,900.
What is the price history for 913 E 12th St?
913 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $120,000 in May 2020.
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 913 E 12th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 913 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 913 E 12th St?
The lot at 913 E 12th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).