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    $125,800

    1540 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

    2beds
    988sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $125,800 Zestimate®
    $127/sqft
    $1,179 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $125,800

    $101,000 - $150,000

    $1,179/mo

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    What's special

    Main level laundry

    Welcome to this spacious 2-bedroom house. Main level laundry and just minutes away from the freeway, making your daily commute a breeze, you'll have all the amenities within reach!! Don't miss out on this gem of a home! CALL IT HOME TODAY!! $50.00/month/pet $40.00 application fee $10.50 liability insurance unless tenant has own renter's insurance. $75.00 lease signing fee.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 988 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Lawn, Updated Kitchen
    Details
    • Parcel number: 04005148000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $950
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $127/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $88,700
    • Annual tax amount: $1,064
    • Date on market: 3/5/2025
    • Date available: 05/12/2025
    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/16/2025Listing removed$950$1/sqft
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    5/13/2025Price change$950-5%$1/sqft
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    5/6/2025Price change$1,000-4.8%$1/sqft
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    4/25/2025Price change$1,050-8.7%$1/sqft
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    4/17/2025Price change$1,150-4.2%$1/sqft
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    4/4/2025Price change$1,200-4%$1/sqft
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    3/28/2025Price change$1,250-3.5%$1/sqft
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    3/19/2025Price change$1,295-4.1%$1/sqft
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    3/6/2025Listed for rent$1,350+13%$1/sqft
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    3/22/2024Listing removed--
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    2/22/2024Price change$1,195-4.4%$1/sqft
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    2/17/2024Price change$1,250-10.4%$1/sqft
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    2/13/2024Listed for rent$1,395$1/sqft
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    7/9/2013Sold$23,000-7.1%$23/sqft
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    3/8/1996Sold$24,750$25/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,064 -1.1%$88,700 +14.3%
    2024$1,076 +4.3%$77,600 +41.9%
    2023$1,032 +0.8%$54,700 +24.9%
    2022$1,024 +6.7%$43,800
    2021$960 -3.8%$43,800 +13.8%
    2020$998 +37.5%$38,500
    2019$726 +1.1%$38,500 +42.6%
    2018$718 $27,000
    2017$718 +7.2%$27,000 +6.3%
    2016$670 $25,400
    2015$670 +4.7%$25,400 +1.6%
    2014$640 $25,000
    2013-- $25,000 -54.8%
    2012-- $55,300
    2011-- $55,300 +1.5%
    2010-- $54,500
    2009-- $54,500 -1.1%
    2008-- $55,100
    2007-- $55,100 +20%
    2006-- $45,900
    2005-- $45,900 +10.5%
    2003-- $41,550 +21.8%
    2002-- $34,100
    2001-- $34,100
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    Neighborhood: Capitol East

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