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 97 Johnson Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 97 Johnson Ct in Des Moines, IA is $105,800 .

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.

What are the closest schools to 97 Johnson Ct?

The closest schools to 97 Johnson Ct in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).

How big is the lot at 97 Johnson Ct?

The lot at 97 Johnson Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,791 sq ft).

Does 97 Johnson Ct have a garage?

Yes, 97 Johnson Ct in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$105,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
910 sqft

97 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $758/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$106K

Since last month

$5K (-4.8%)

Since last year

$3K (-2.3%)

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 +141% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$106K
August 2026	$105K
July 2026	$111K
June 2026	$110K
May 2026	$115K
April 2026	$110K
March 2026	$110K
February 2026	$106K
January 2026	$106K
2025
December 2025	$104K
November 2025	$106K
October 2025	$104K
September 2025	$108K
August 2025	$108K
July 2025	$113K
June 2025	$112K
May 2025	$110K
April 2025	$109K
March 2025	$103K
February 2025	$98K
January 2025	$97K
2024
December 2024	$99K
November 2024	$102K
October 2024	$101K
September 2024	$101K
August 2024	$104K
July 2024	$108K
June 2024	$109K
May 2024	$113K
April 2024	$103K
March 2024	$99K
February 2024	$92K
January 2024	$91K
2023
December 2023	$93K
November 2023	$95K
October 2023	$93K
September 2023	$95K
August 2023	$96K
July 2023	$89K
June 2023	$90K
May 2023	$95K
April 2023	$89K
March 2023	$79K
February 2023	$73K
January 2023	$76K
2022
December 2022	$77K
November 2022	$78K
October 2022	$82K
September 2022	$84K
August 2022	$85K
July 2022	$87K
June 2022	$88K
May 2022	$85K
April 2022	$77K
March 2022	$71K
February 2022	$63K
January 2022	$63K
2021
December 2021	$62K
November 2021	$64K
October 2021	$64K
September 2021	$63K
August 2021	$67K
July 2021	$71K
June 2021	$84K
May 2021	$104K
April 2021	$105K
March 2021	$99K
February 2021	$91K
January 2021	$90K
2020
December 2020	$82K
November 2020	$82K
October 2020	$79K
September 2020	$72K
August 2020	$67K
July 2020	$66K
June 2020	$65K
May 2020	$66K
April 2020	$65K
February 2020	$61K
January 2020	$61K
2019
December 2019	$64K
October 2019	$68K
September 2019	$67K
August 2019	$77K
July 2019	$78K
June 2019	$82K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$81K
March 2019	$76K
February 2019	$76K
January 2019	$74K
2018
December 2018	$82K
November 2018	$77K
October 2018	$72K
September 2018	$67K
August 2018	$68K
July 2018	$60K
June 2018	$60K
May 2018	$60K
April 2018	$56K
March 2018	$53K
February 2018	$52K
January 2018	$50K
2017
December 2017	$57K
November 2017	$55K
October 2017	$54K
September 2017	$54K
August 2017	$57K
July 2017	$63K
June 2017	$60K
May 2017	$57K
April 2017	$53K
March 2017	$48K
February 2017	$44K
January 2017	$46K
2016
December 2016	$40K
November 2016	$41K
October 2016	$40K
September 2016	$44K

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
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.57	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940

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
95 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$94,000	Studio	1	1,126	Off Market
1413 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$160,000	3	1	1,128	For Sale
1425 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$104,200	4	2	1,443	Off Market
1537 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.17	$116,400	3	1	1,016	Off Market
1617 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.29	$117,400	2	1	809	Off Market
101 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$147,400	3	1	1,216	Off Market
1749 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.63	$148,900	2	1	1,003	Off Market
1747 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.62	$120,000	3	1	1,044	For Sale
1745 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.62	$123,800	2	1	982	Off Market
314 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.61	$163,200	2	1	1,251	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

910 sqft

$116/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 97 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA. 97 Johnson Ct is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 910 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4791 sqft and was built in 1900.

97 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 910 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1900. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $105,800, with a rent estimate of $1,135/month.

Home Details for 97 Johnson Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,772	$112,100

Home facts updated by county records

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
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Neighborhood Overview

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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.

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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 97 Johnson Ct

What is 97 Johnson Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 97 Johnson Ct in Des Moines, IA is $105,800.
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.
What are the closest schools to 97 Johnson Ct?
The closest schools to 97 Johnson Ct in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).
How big is the lot at 97 Johnson Ct?
The lot at 97 Johnson Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,791 sq ft).
Does 97 Johnson Ct have a garage?
Yes, 97 Johnson Ct in Des Moines, IA has a garage.