For sale

$160,000

1923 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

2beds

1,000sqft

$1,260/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1895

6,490 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$160/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

First-floor laundryPlenty of natural light

Looking for a home with room to make it your own? This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers plenty of natural light, first-floor laundry, and an additional room ready for a home office, reading nook, playroom, or other flexible use. Enjoy a convenient location near the Iowa State Fairgrounds, neighborhood restaurants and shops, and the local businesses of the East Village. Nearby routes make it easy to reach downtown and head west across the metro.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Electric, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,000
Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Fencing: Chain Link,Wood

Lot

Size: 6,490 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 130
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 04002412000000
Zoning: NC3

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1895

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: $160/sqft
Tax assessed value: $154,600
Annual tax amount: $2,914
Date on market: 9/29/2026
Cumulative days on market: 15 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/29/2026	Listed for sale	$160,000+10.3%$160/sqft
Source: DMMLS #750166 Report a problem
10/13/2023	Sold	$145,000$145/sqft
Source: DMMLS #679720 Report a problem
9/14/2023	Pending sale	$145,000$145/sqft
Source: DMMLS #679720 Report a problem
9/7/2023	Listed for sale	$145,000$145/sqft
Source: DMMLS #679720 Report a problem
8/18/2023	Pending sale	$145,000$145/sqft
Source: DMMLS #679720 Report a problem
8/4/2023	Listed for sale	$145,000+142.1%$145/sqft
Source: DMMLS #679720 Report a problem
2/5/2007	Sold	$59,900+55.6%$60/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/27/2005	Sold	$38,500+24.2%$39/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/23/2004	Sold	$31,000+129.6%$31/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/30/2003	Sold	$13,500$14/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,518 +28.1%	$154,600 +23.3%
2024	$1,966 +3.4%	$125,400 +25.5%
2023	$1,902 +0.7%	$99,900 +23.8%
2022	$1,888 +7.8%	$80,700
2021	$1,752 -3.7%	$80,700 +15%
2020	$1,820 +11.9%	$70,200
2019	$1,626 +1%	$70,200 +16%
2018	$1,610	$60,500
2017	$1,610 +7.3%	$60,500 +6.3%
2016	$1,500	$56,900
2015	$1,500 +7.4%	$56,900 +4.4%
2014	$1,396	$54,500
2013	--	$54,500 -11.8%
2012	--	$61,800
2011	--	$61,800 -3.1%
2010	--	$63,800
2009	--	$63,800 +1.3%
2008	--	$63,000
2007	--	$63,000 +30.7%
2006	--	$48,200
2005	--	$48,200 +20.1%
2003	--	$40,130 -1.3%
2002	--	$40,650
2001	--	$40,650