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 917 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 917 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is $241,000 .

What is the price history for 917 E Washington Ave?

917 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $89,500 in July 2009.

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 917 E Washington Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 917 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 917 E Washington Ave?

The lot at 917 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (8,015 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$241,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,236 sqft

917 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,632/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 1, 2009 for $89,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$241K

Since last month

$200 (+0.1%)

Since last year

$9K (+3.7%)

Since last sale

$152K (+169.8%)

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 +66% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$242K
August 2026	$241K
July 2026	$241K
June 2026	$240K
May 2026	$241K
April 2026	$237K
March 2026	$235K
February 2026	$231K
January 2026	$228K
2025
December 2025	$229K
November 2025	$230K
October 2025	$230K
September 2025	$232K
August 2025	$233K
July 2025	$236K
June 2025	$237K
May 2025	$237K
April 2025	$236K
March 2025	$232K
February 2025	$226K
January 2025	$226K
2024
December 2024	$231K
November 2024	$235K
October 2024	$234K
September 2024	$235K
August 2024	$234K
July 2024	$237K
June 2024	$237K
May 2024	$237K
April 2024	$232K
March 2024	$229K
February 2024	$226K
January 2024	$223K
2023
December 2023	$221K
November 2023	$221K
October 2023	$221K
September 2023	$221K
August 2023	$223K
July 2023	$222K
June 2023	$219K
May 2023	$222K
April 2023	$217K
March 2023	$214K
February 2023	$208K
January 2023	$209K
2022
December 2022	$209K
November 2022	$209K
October 2022	$215K
September 2022	$216K
August 2022	$216K
July 2022	$215K
June 2022	$215K
May 2022	$213K
April 2022	$208K
March 2022	$205K
February 2022	$202K
January 2022	$200K
2021
December 2021	$201K
November 2021	$201K
October 2021	$198K
September 2021	$200K
August 2021	$198K
July 2021	$198K
June 2021	$194K
May 2021	$187K
April 2021	$183K
March 2021	$183K
February 2021	$178K
January 2021	$174K
2020
December 2020	$171K
November 2020	$171K
October 2020	$172K
September 2020	$169K
August 2020	$163K
July 2020	$161K
June 2020	$162K
May 2020	$164K
April 2020	$164K
March 2020	$162K
February 2020	$161K
January 2020	$162K
2019
December 2019	$159K
November 2019	$157K
October 2019	$157K
September 2019	$157K
August 2019	$160K
July 2019	$159K
June 2019	$160K
May 2019	$159K
April 2019	$159K
March 2019	$158K
February 2019	$158K
January 2019	$158K
2018
December 2018	$159K
November 2018	$160K
October 2018	$157K
September 2018	$158K
August 2018	$159K
July 2018	$158K
June 2018	$154K
May 2018	$155K
April 2018	$159K
March 2018	$155K
February 2018	$153K
January 2018	$154K
2017
December 2017	$152K
November 2017	$150K
October 2017	$149K
September 2017	$150K
August 2017	$157K
July 2017	$144K
June 2017	$145K
May 2017	$145K
April 2017	$143K
March 2017	$144K
February 2017	$145K
January 2017	$143K
2016
December 2016	$145K
November 2016	$146K
October 2016	$145K
September 2016	$145K

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
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1505 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$125,000	10/09/25	3	2	1,215

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
915 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$164,600	3	1	1,457	Off Market
1526 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$254,000	4	2	1,024	Off Market
1524 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$175,200	3	2	1,924	Off Market
1516 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$133,100	2	1	1,055	Off Market
1512 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$136,800	3	1	1,580	Off Market
1105 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$101,900	2	1	704	Off Market
913 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$136,100	3	1	912	Off Market
1535 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$148,800	4	1	1,882	Off Market
1211 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$124,800	2	1	950	Off Market
1531 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$153,500	3	1	1,614	Off Market
1527 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$124,700	2	1	924	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 917 E Washington Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2006

1,236 sqft

$195/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 917 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA. 917 E Washington Ave is in the Capitol Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,236 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8015 sqft and was built in 2006.

917 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,236 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 2006. It last sold for $89,500 on Jul 1, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $241,000, with a rent estimate of $1,747/month.

Home Details for 917 E Washington Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2006Year Updated: 2006
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8015 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 1, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$89,500
Mar 20, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$95,000 Price increased by 0%
Mar 8, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Jan 4, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$139,500
May 20, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$8,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,320	$249,500

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.
Teacher Review
12y 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 Park

16 Homes For You
Buy: $45k - $410k

See Local Highlights

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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."
1
Flag
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 . "
1
Flag
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."
1
Flag
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. "
1
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 917 E Washington Ave

What is 917 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 917 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is $241,000.
What is the price history for 917 E Washington Ave?
917 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $89,500 in July 2009.
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 917 E Washington Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 917 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 917 E Washington Ave?
The lot at 917 E Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (8,015 sq ft).