NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1657 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $110,809 - $125,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
753 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 18, 2025

Last sale price $126,995 $169 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $759 / mo

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2-minute walk to Redhead Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home nestled on a desirable corner lot on the east side of Des Moines just minutes from the Iowa State Fairgrounds and downtown! Centrally located for easy access to everything the city has to offer, this home features a fully fenced-in yard perfect for pets, play, or your own garden oasis. Inside, enjoy peace of mind with major updates already done for you including a brand new A/C unit in 2024, newer roof, and a furnace replaced in 2018. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor, this property offers great value, comfort, and convenience. Don't miss your opportunity to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Antonio Romero

EXIT Realty & Associates Listed on: 06/13/2025

EXIT Realty & Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Adamarys Gamboa

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,434

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 3,010 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43x70
  • Property is zoned N3C

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 753 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Stove
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04005582000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,434

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

3,010 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 166.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 168.65
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Included Items: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 753
  • Total Sq Ft: 753

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.0690
  • Lot S F: 3010
  • Lot Size: 43X70
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04005582000000
  • 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: 1434.00
  • Net Taxes: 1434.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Sep 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Antonio Romero
EXIT Realty & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Adamarys Gamboa
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$126,995
Premium/Discount to List
$1,995
1.6%
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$118,452

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,543
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.14%
Original Mortgage
$124,694
Outstanding Balance
$124,694
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$6,242

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2016
Closed on
Jun 1, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Colin Panzi
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sonny Walker
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$15,000
Sold Price
$18,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
20%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,800
Interest Rate
11.99%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Capitol East, IA

  • Darson Grantham Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Darson Grantham

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (641) 247-4098

    237 Total Sales

    5 in Capitol East

    $104K - $193K Price Range

    Darson Grantham
     Section Image
  • Andrew Bruellman Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Concepts

    Andrew Bruellman

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Concepts

    (515) 575-2183

    215 Total Sales

    1 in Capitol East

    $140,000 Price

    Andrew Bruellman
     Section Image
  • Matthew Young Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Matthew Young

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 444-5805

    52 Total Sales

    2 in Capitol East

    $104K - $123K Price Range

    Matthew Young
     Section Image
  • Julie Lovitt Real Estate Agent - NextHome Your Way

    Julie Lovitt

    NextHome Your Way

    (402) 251-2081

    37 Total Sales

    1 in Capitol East

    $225,000 Price

    Julie Lovitt
     Section Image
  • Jason Rude Real Estate Agent - Rude Realty

    Jason Rude

    Rude Realty

    (515) 400-4122

    345 Total Sales

    2 in Capitol East

    $55K - $150K Price Range

    Jason Rude
     Section Image
  • Katey Farrell Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Precision

    Katey Farrell

    RE/MAX Precision

    (515) 400-4175

    68 Total Sales

    1 in Capitol East

    $75,000 Price

    Katey Farrell
     Section Image
See All Agents

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$125,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$9,500 None Available
$41,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $124,694
Previous Owner $37,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Sold $126,995 +1.6% $169 / Sq Ft
08/16/2025 08/16/25 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2025 07/22/25 For Sale $125,000 0.0% $166 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $125,000 +594.4% $166 / Sq Ft
06/03/2016 06/03/16 Sold $18,000 +20.0% $24 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/04/2016 05/04/16 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2016 05/03/16 For Sale $15,000 -- $20 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 $1,314 $76,000 $5,800 $70,200
2024 $1,314 $66,800 $5,000 $61,800
2023 $1,246 $66,800 $5,000 $61,800
2022 $1,238 $52,900 $4,100 $48,800
2021 $1,148 $52,900 $4,100 $48,800
2020 $1,192 $46,000 $3,600 $42,400
2019 $1,034 $46,000 $3,600 $42,400
2018 $1,024 $38,500 $3,000 $35,500
2017 $970 $38,500 $3,000 $35,500
2016 $716 $35,900 $2,700 $33,200
2015 $716 $35,900 $2,700 $33,200
2014 $974 $34,800 $2,700 $32,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • AR

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Antonio Romero

    EXIT Realty & Associates

    (515) 525-6721

    2 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Antonio Romero
    Section Image

  • AG

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Adamarys Gamboa

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 633-7677

    2 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Adamarys Gamboa
    Section Image
  • Colin Panzi Real Estate Agent - LPT Realty, LLC

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Colin Panzi

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 339-0018

    230 Total Sales

    Colin Panzi
    Section Image
  • Sonny Walker Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Sonny Walker

    RE/MAX

    (515) 577-3463

    Sonny Walker
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 720259

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 040-05582000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50316 Capitol East

1657 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS® IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.