Enjoy plenty of space in the 4 bedroom 2 full bath home with almost 2,000 sq ft of living space. This home has a huge kitchen with new cabinets, counter tops, and appliances and a dining area just off the kitchen for plenty of entertaining space. There are two large bedrooms on the main level and two more upstairs with a large laundry room and another bonus room on the upper level. There is a full bath on each level and the home has separate heating and cooling for each level. The furnaces and AC's are brand new along with the water heater. Also for a piece of mind this home offer new paint on the interior, new vinyl siding, and all new windows. Outside you will find a large yard and an oversized two car garage and a prime location close to the interstate, downtown, East Village, or the new Capitol District!!
Sold for $228,000
$228,000
1655 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
4beds
1,978sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
0.28 Acres Lot
$227,400 Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$1,961 Estimated rent
Home value
$227,400
$216,000 - $239,000
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Entertaining spaceLarge bedroomsNew windowsLarge yardNew vinyl sidingBonus roomOversized two car garage
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Listed by:
Nick Stephenson (515)508-9087,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Jenna Phothiboupha
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 728441
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,978
- Total interior livable area: 1,978 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 70 x 171
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04005554000000
- Zoning: N3C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Sold | $228,000-3%$115/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #728441 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Pending sale | $235,000$119/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #728441 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $235,000-2.1%$119/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #728441 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #728441 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Listing removed | $240,000$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721258 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721258 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Pending sale | $240,000$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721258 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000+200%$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721258 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2024 | Sold | $80,000+14.3%$40/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #707927 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Pending sale | $70,000$35/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #707927 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $70,000$35/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #707927 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,288 -3.2% | $166,600 +13.9% |
| 2024 | $2,364 +0.9% | $146,300 |
| 2023 | $2,342 +0.9% | $146,300 +31.1% |
| 2022 | $2,320 +8.3% | $111,600 |
| 2021 | $2,142 -3.4% | $111,600 +14.2% |
| 2020 | $2,218 +15.5% | $97,700 |
| 2019 | $1,920 +1.5% | $97,700 +17.4% |
| 2018 | $1,892 | $83,200 |
| 2017 | $1,892 +9.5% | $83,200 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $1,728 | $77,600 |
| 2015 | $1,728 +8% | $77,600 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $1,600 | $74,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $74,800 -15% |
| 2012 | -- | $88,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $88,000 +3.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $85,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $85,300 -1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $86,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $86,300 +29% |
| 2006 | -- | $66,900 -3.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $69,300 +23.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,940 +23.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,410 |
| 2001 | -- | $45,410 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Capitol East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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