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  • $197,700

    1449 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

    5beds
    2baths
    2,479sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1902
    8,550 Square Feet Lot
    $197,700 Zestimate®
    $80/sqft
    $2,283 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $197,700

    $170,000 - $223,000

    $2,283/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This is the perfect opportunity for an investor or someone who would like to restore an older home. This home is a large, grand home built in 1902. It is a 5BDRM/1&3/4 bath and features original wood trim and hardwood floors in very good condition. Some updating has occurred including replacing the full HVAC system, repairing soffit as needed and replacing all gutters. Home features a large fenced in backyard and 3 car garage. For the the investor, this house is zoned R-4 and can be converted to apartments. This home is offered AS IS any and all inspections are for buyer information.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator
    Features
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,479 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 8,550 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 04005071000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1902

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/3/2020Sold$134,000-7.5%$54/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #599914 Report a problem
    4/14/2020Pending sale$144,900$58/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #599914 Report a problem
    4/8/2020Price change$144,900-3.3%$58/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #599914 Report a problem
    3/23/2020Price change$149,900-6.3%$60/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #599914 Report a problem
    2/28/2020Listed for sale$159,900+219.8%$65/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty #599914 Report a problem
    4/14/2011Sold$50,000-28.5%$20/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    1/28/2011Listed for sale$69,900-36.6%$28/sqft
    Source: Prudential Real Estate #376962 Report a problem
    12/17/2010Sold$110,218+37.9%$44/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/11/2010Listed for sale$79,900-2%$32/sqft
    Source: Prudential Real Estate #376962 Report a problem
    1/30/2002Sold$81,500$33/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,566 +2.1%$202,600 +14.1%
    2024$3,494 +9.4%$177,600
    2023$3,194 +0.8%$177,600 +31.1%
    2022$3,170 +7.2%$135,500
    2021$2,958 -3.7%$135,500 +14.3%
    2020$3,072 +6%$118,500
    2019$2,898 +1%$118,500 +9.9%
    2018$2,868 $107,800
    2017$2,868 +8.8%$107,800 +7.8%
    2016$2,636 $100,000
    2015$2,636 +5.9%$100,000 +2.9%
    2014$2,488 $97,200
    2013-- $97,200 -15%
    2012-- $114,400
    2011-- $114,400 +1.8%
    2010-- $112,400 +4%
    2009-- $108,100 -1.2%
    2008-- $109,400
    2007-- $109,400 +11.1%
    2006-- $98,500
    2005-- $98,500 +13.6%
    2003-- $86,680 +22.8%
    2002-- $70,580
    2001-- $70,580

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    Neighborhood: Capitol East

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