$210,000
SOLD FEB 17, 2026

1840 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,399 Sq Ft
6,490 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 17, 2026

$150 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Fence
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2026

Charming 1.5-story home located in the desirable Fairgrounds neighborhood, just minutes from Downtown Des Moines. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom property offers plenty of space and character throughout. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining on the massive front porch, perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The home features a fully fenced-in yard providing both privacy and security, plus a convenient storage shed for all your outdoor needs. With its close proximity to downtown, shopping, dining, and local events, this home combines comfort, convenience, and classic charm — an ideal place to call your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roshni Ryan

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 10/09/2025

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Co-Listed By

Junior Ibarra

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Last Buyer's Agent

Jack Magnussen

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,998

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x130
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is zoned N3C

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,399 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 040/02382-000-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,998

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

6,500 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 153.68
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 150.11
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Partial Bath Total: 2
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1399
  • Total Sq Ft: 1399

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1490
  • Lot S F: 6500
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50x130
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 040/02382-000-000
  • 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: 3998.00
  • Net Taxes: 3998.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2025
Closed on
Feb 12, 2026
Sold by
Vicars Nathaniel and Vicars Alexis
Bought by
Robinson Morgan and Pagano Alexander J
Seller's Agent
Roshni Ryan
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Jack Magnussen
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-10.64%
Views
123

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.89%
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Outstanding Balance
$167,838
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$39,635

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2025
Sold by
Woodard Alexis and Vicars Alexis
Bought by
Vicars Nathaniel D

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2023
Closed on
Sep 5, 2023
Sold by
Zuniga Miguel A and Zuniga Rebeca
Bought by
Woodard Alexis and Rau Melissa
Seller's Agent
Beatris Mayorga
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Justin Marshall
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.25%
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2022
Closed on
Oct 14, 2022
Sold by
Dg Holdings Llc
Bought by
Zuniga Miguel A and Zuniga Rogelio
Seller's Agent
Jacob Hibbert
Real Broker, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Beatris Mayorga
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$106,350
Sold Price
$106,350

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
126.31%
Original Mortgage
$202,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2012
Sold by
Dg Holdings Llc
Bought by
Chance Craig Allen and Chance Michele Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2006
Sold by
Gray David F and Gray Angela K
Bought by
Dg Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2006
Sold by
Gray David F and Gray Angela K
Bought by
Couchman Rebecca L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,250
Interest Rate
6.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2006
Sold by
Skeffington Chris S and Skeffington Colleen
Bought by
Gray David F and Gray Angela K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,250
Interest Rate
6.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2000
Sold by
Sandberg B Charles and Sandberg Janet
Bought by
Skeffington Chris S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,500
Interest Rate
12%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1998
Sold by
Sullenberger Dice and Sullenberger Harry Maxwell
Bought by
Sandberg B Charles and Sandberg Janet

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1998
Sold by
Sandberg B Charles and Sandberg Janet
Bought by
Sandberg Andy W and Sandberg Kimberly
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $210,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $220,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $106,500 --
Contract Of Sale $85,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Contract Of Sale $91,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $80,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $74,000 None Available
Contract Of Sale $74,500 --
Warranty Deed $41,000 --
Land Contract $41,750 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $168,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $209,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $202,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $20,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $91,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $20,250 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $52,650 Commercial
Previous Owner $69,500 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/17/2026 02/17/26 Sold $210,000 -2.3% $150 / Sq Ft
01/06/2026 01/06/26 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Price Changed $215,000 -2.3% $154 / Sq Ft
10/28/2025 10/28/25 Price Changed $220,000 -4.3% $157 / Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Price Changed $230,000 -2.1% $164 / Sq Ft
10/09/2025 10/09/25 For Sale $235,000 +6.8% $168 / Sq Ft
09/06/2023 09/06/23 Sold $220,000 0.0% $157 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/15/2023 08/15/23 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2023 08/08/23 For Sale $220,000 +106.9% $157 / Sq Ft
10/17/2022 10/17/22 Sold $106,350 0.0% $50 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2022 09/08/22 For Sale $106,350 -- $50 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

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 $2,172 $212,500 $26,100 $186,400
2024 $2,172 $184,300 $22,200 $162,100
2023 $2,048 $110,400 $22,200 $88,200
2022 $2,032 $86,900 $18,200 $68,700
2021 $1,882 $86,900 $18,200 $68,700
2020 $1,954 $75,400 $16,000 $59,400
2019 $2,238 $75,400 $16,000 $59,400
2018 $2,216 $83,300 $13,700 $69,600
2017 $2,098 $83,300 $13,700 $69,600
2016 $2,044 $77,600 $12,800 $64,800
2015 $2,044 $77,600 $12,800 $64,800
2014 $1,952 $73,500 $12,000 $61,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Roshni Ryan

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 943-3621

    1 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Roshni Ryan
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  • Junior Ibarra

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Junior Ibarra

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 417-0624

    19 in this area

    912 Total Sales

    Junior Ibarra
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Jack Magnussen

    RE/MAX

    (319) 202-1553

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Jack Magnussen
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  • Beatris Mayorga

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Beatris Mayorga

    RE/MAX

    (515) 612-2702

    10 in this area

    381 Total Sales

    Beatris Mayorga
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  • Justin Marshall

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Justin Marshall

    RE/MAX Results

    (515) 708-5817

    3 in this area

    221 Total Sales

    Justin Marshall
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  • R

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Robert Rubenking

    RE/MAX Results

    (515) 333-9737

    4 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Robert Rubenking
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 728030

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 040-02382000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50316 Capitol East

1840 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA

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