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    $149,500

    1749 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

    2beds
    1baths
    1,003sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1902
    5,445 Square Feet Lot
    $149,500 Zestimate®
    $149/sqft
    $1,277 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $149,500

    $139,000 - $160,000

    $1,277/mo

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    What's special

    This 2 bedroom, 1 bath updated 2-story has so much to offer and is located just minutes from downtown Des Moines. The front screened in porch will welcome you home and the open 1st floor layout is perfect for entertaining. You'll love the updated kitchen and bathroom, as well as the, two oversize bedrooms. Newer flooring throughout, with lots of natural light. Garage is located in the rear of the house and leads to the mud/laundry room. This home sits on a large corner lot and has easy interstate access. Schedule your showing today!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Smoke Detector, Laminate Floors, Vinyl Floors
    • Flooring: Laminate
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,003 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 5,445 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 04000618000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1902

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $149/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $133,900
    • Annual tax amount: $2,368

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/28/2023Sold$133,000-1.5%$133/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #678848 Report a problem
    8/29/2023Pending sale$135,000$135/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #678848 Report a problem
    8/11/2023Price change$135,000+8%$135/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #678848 Report a problem
    7/31/2023Pending sale$125,000$125/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #678848 Report a problem
    7/21/2023Listed for sale$125,000+30.9%$125/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #678848 Report a problem
    9/21/2020Sold$95,500-4.5%$95/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #607455 Report a problem
    8/27/2020Pending sale$100,000$100/sqft
    Source: Ankeny Real Estate Service #607455 Report a problem
    7/24/2020Listed for sale$100,000$100/sqft
    Source: Ankeny Real Estate Service #607455 Report a problem
    6/17/2020Pending sale$100,000$100/sqft
    Source: Ankeny Real Estate Service #607455 Report a problem
    6/15/2020Listed for sale$100,000+53.8%$100/sqft
    Source: Ankeny Real Estate Service #607455 Report a problem
    4/2/2013Sold$65,000-7%$65/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #411019 Report a problem
    1/10/2013Listed for sale$69,900+141%$70/sqft
    Source: EXIT Realty North Star #411019 Report a problem
    8/8/2012Listing removed$29,000$29/sqft
    Source: EXIT Realty North Star #402541 Report a problem
    6/12/2012Listed for sale$29,000-56.6%$29/sqft
    Source: EXIT Realty North Star #402541 Report a problem
    3/12/2012Sold$66,751-2.6%$67/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/8/2004Sold$68,500$68/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,368 +2%$133,900 +13.5%
    2024$2,322 +8.7%$118,000
    2023$2,136 +0.8%$118,000 +30.2%
    2022$2,120 +6.6%$90,600
    2021$1,988 -3.8%$90,600 +13.7%
    2020$2,066 +13.4%$79,700
    2019$1,822 +1%$79,700 +17.6%
    2018$1,804 $67,800
    2017$1,804 +6.7%$67,800 +5.8%
    2016$1,690 $64,100
    2015$1,690 +32%$64,100 +6.1%
    2014$1,280 $60,400 +20.8%
    2013-- $50,000 -26.8%
    2012-- $68,300
    2011-- $68,300
    2010-- $68,300
    2009-- $68,300 -1.2%
    2008-- $69,100
    2007-- $69,100 +16.9%
    2006-- $59,100
    2005-- $59,100 +11.6%
    2003-- $52,960 +19%
    2002-- $44,500
    2001-- $44,500
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    Neighborhood: Capitol East

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    • 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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