Charm meets modern updates in this inviting Des Moines 2-story! From the moment you arrive, you'll love the welcoming 3-seasons porch—perfect for greeting guests, enjoying your morning coffee, or relaxing at the end of the day. Inside, the main level offers a wonderful flow, with large doorways connecting each space and creating a cohesive feel throughout. The formal parlor opens into a spacious living room filled with natural light from large windows. Continue into the new kitchen featuring a huge center island with butcher block countertops and room for breakfast nook seating! The formal dining room sits just off the kitchen and parlor, making entertaining a breeze, while a brand-new half bath adds convenience and a fresh modern touch! Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, each offering large closets and tall windows, along with a beautifully updated full bathroom. Outside, the generous backyard features partial fencing and could easily be enclosed to create a fully fenced space! Easy access to I-235, full of character, functionality, and updates, this home is ready to welcome you—come see it today!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/19)
$174,900
1838 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,264sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
6,490 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomBrand-new half bathTall windowsThree spacious bedroomsLarge closetsGenerous backyardPartial fencing
- 10 days |
- 668 |
- 78 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Ernst 515-334-4900,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747280
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,264
- Total interior livable area: 1,264 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,490 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 04002383000000
- Zoning: N3C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $84,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,587
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$138/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #747280 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900+799.5%$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #747280 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2026 | Sold | $20,000$16/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,283 +109.7% | $84,200 +17.1% |
| 2024 | $5,380 +295.6% | $71,900 |
| 2023 | $1,360 +0.7% | $71,900 +24.6% |
| 2022 | $1,350 -50.6% | $57,700 |
| 2021 | $2,735 +109.8% | $57,700 +14.7% |
| 2020 | $1,304 -29.8% | $50,300 |
| 2019 | $1,858 +1.1% | $50,300 -27.2% |
| 2018 | $1,838 | $69,100 |
| 2017 | $1,838 +7.9% | $69,100 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $1,704 | $64,700 |
| 2015 | $1,704 +9% | $64,700 +5.9% |
| 2014 | $1,564 | $61,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $61,100 -11.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $69,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $69,300 -4.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $72,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $72,700 +1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $71,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $71,800 +11% |
| 2006 | -- | $64,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $64,700 +13.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $56,860 +0.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $56,370 |
| 2001 | -- | $56,370 |
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Neighborhood: Capitol East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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