$240,000

1655 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,530/month

Total Views 11,269
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,978 Sq Ft
$121 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Redhead Park

About This Home

Enjoy plenty of space in the 4 bedroom 2 full bath home with almost 2,000 sq ft of living space. This home has a huge kitchen with new cabinets, counter tops, and appliances and a dining area just off the kitchen for plenty of entertaining space. There are two large bedrooms on the main level and two more upstairs with a large laundry room and another bonus room on the upper level. There is a full bath on each level and the home has separate heating and cooling for each level. The furnaces and AC's are brand new along with the water heater. Also for a piece of mind this home offer new paint on the interior, new vinyl siding, and all new windows. Outside you will find a large yard and an oversized two car garage and a prime location close to the interstate, downtown, East Village, or the new Capitol District!!

Listing Agent

Nick Stephenson

Realty ONE Group Impact Listed on: 10/15/2025

Realty ONE Group Impact

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,135

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x171
  • Property is zoned N3C

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,978 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04005554000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,135

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 121.33
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Flr Laundry, Carpeting, LVP, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1978
  • Total Sq Ft: 1978

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete, Gravel
  • Garage Sq Ft: 720
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2750
  • Lot S F: 11970
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 70X171
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04005554000000
  • Zoning: N3C

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3134.93
  • Net Taxes: 3134.93

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,364 $166,600 $16,800 $149,800
2024 $2,364 $146,300 $14,600 $131,700
2023 $2,342 $146,300 $14,600 $131,700
2022 $2,320 $111,600 $11,800 $99,800
2021 $2,142 $111,600 $11,800 $99,800
2020 $2,218 $97,700 $10,400 $87,300
2019 $1,920 $97,700 $10,400 $87,300
2018 $1,892 $83,200 $8,600 $74,600
2017 $1,780 $83,200 $8,600 $74,600
2016 $1,728 $77,600 $8,000 $69,600
2015 $1,728 $77,600 $8,000 $69,600
2014 $1,600 $74,800 $7,900 $66,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/15/2025 10/15/25 For Sale $240,000 +200.0% $121 / Sq Ft
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Sold $80,000 +14.3% $40 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2024 11/17/24 For Sale $70,000 -- $35 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $80,000 None Listed On Document
Fiduciary Deed $80,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 728441

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 040-05554000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50316 Capitol East

1655 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1655 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 and is currently priced at $240,000, approximately $121 per square foot. This property was built in 1903. 1655 Capitol Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Capitol View Elementary School, Hiatt Middle School, and East High School.

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