$169,900
$28K PRICE DROP

2540 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,115/month

Total Views 15,478
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
$144 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Shades
  • Property is Fully Fenced

About This Home

The home has new interior paint throughout, hardwood floors upstairs, and resilient flooring on the main level. There is a first-floor laundry room/mud room with an extra storage closet. The detached garage is accessed from the alley.

Listing Agent

Roberta McAfee

McAfee Realty Listed on: 05/16/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,280

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 6,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x134
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned N3C

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Shades
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Stove
  • Laundry on main level
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05001883000001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,280

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 144.47
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Hardwood Floors, LVP, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 704
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Included Items: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1176
  • Total Sq Ft: 1176

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Sq Ft: 540
  • Garage: 1 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1540
  • Lot S F: 6700
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X134
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 05001883000001
  • 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: 2280.00
  • Net Taxes: 2280.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

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Range of Values:

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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
2024 -- $115,900 $20,600 $95,300
2023 -- $115,900 $20,600 $95,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $169,900 -5.6% $144 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Price Changed $179,900 -9.1% $153 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $198,000 +396.2% $168 / Sq Ft
01/24/2013 01/24/13 Sold $39,900 0.0% $34 / Sq Ft
01/24/2013 01/24/13 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2012 12/06/12 For Sale $39,900 -- $34 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 718346

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 050/01883-000-001

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Fairground

2540 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 2540 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 and is currently priced at $169,900, approximately $144 per square foot. This property was built in 1895. 2540 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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