One of the Crown Jewels of Stewart's Addition; a once stately home w/great bones-- the Electrical, Furnace, H20 are updated, sets on 1/4 +Acre. History Buffs/Preservationists are needed to qualify for a NFC-Neighborhood Finance, LOW Interest/Down Loan & $10,000 Forgivable Grant or FHA ReHab Loan to bring this "Diamond in the Rough" back to elegance the original owner Bud W. Weaver had built into it in 1916. HERO...Fire Captain Bud Weaver heroically lead fire rescue in July 1921 at the IA Children's Home saving a number of People from certain death. FEATURES: 4 Square 2St, wrap around Front Porch, over 1700sf of Oak Woodwork & Hardwood Floors, 3 Spacious BR's, Oak Entry, formal Front Sitting/Living Rm & Dining Rm w/built-ins, French Doors lead to a Sunroom w/lots of Natural Lighting & large Kitchen w/ Butler Door & huge Pantry with Cabinetry. Your Vision, Determination & Hardwork are needed to save this home. Attachments: Swaim Mrtg Appraisal-$85k, Deever Roof Bid $5,500+/- & Floor plan
Sold for $115,000
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$115,000
1701 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1baths
1,710sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1916
0.27 Acres Lot
$197,900 Zestimate®
$67/sqft
$1,536 Estimated rent
Home value
$197,900
$176,000 - $218,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Features
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,710 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Shingle
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 04005644000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2024 | Sold | $115,000+76.9%$67/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2012 | Sold | $65,000-13.3%$38/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #403146 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2012 | Price change | $75,000-11.8%$44/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #403146 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2012 | Listed for sale | $85,000$50/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #401115 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,132 +9.4% | $177,800 +14% |
| 2024 | $2,864 +10.2% | $156,000 |
| 2023 | $2,598 +0.9% | $156,000 +31% |
| 2022 | $2,576 +8% | $119,100 |
| 2021 | $2,386 -3.6% | $119,100 +14.3% |
| 2020 | $2,474 +16.3% | $104,200 |
| 2019 | $2,128 +1.2% | $104,200 +18.8% |
| 2018 | $2,102 | $87,700 |
| 2017 | $2,102 +8.7% | $87,700 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $1,934 | $82,100 |
| 2015 | $1,934 +15.4% | $82,100 +10.3% |
| 2014 | $1,676 | $74,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $74,400 -4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $77,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $77,900 -7.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $84,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $84,600 -1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $85,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $85,500 +10.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $77,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $77,300 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $75,890 +12% |
| 2002 | -- | $67,760 |
| 2001 | -- | $67,760 |
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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: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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