Great two-story, three bedroom home in the heart of Des Moines' east side. Exceptional value whether you are looking for room to grow or your next investment with 1,344 square feet of living space. Recent updates include new windows throughout, fresh interior paint and carpet, new kitchen appliances and convenient first floor laundry. HVAC has been replaced as well (approx. 2022) Additionally, the attached garage has alley access & has been converted into a non-conforming living space-- perfect for additional storage for a workshop or other hobbies. Investors, this home holds a current rental certificate in place. located in NFC financing area.
Sold for $155,000
$155,000
2204 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
5,924.16 Square Feet Lot
$153,700 Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$1,682 Estimated rent
Home value
$153,700
$144,000 - $163,000
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Alley accessConvenient first floor laundryFresh interior paintNew kitchen appliances
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Listed by:
Ingrid Williams (515)371-5277,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Karsyn Jensen 515-988-5634,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Alejandro Pina Blades
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 717744
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
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 5,924 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 x 148
Details
- Parcel number: 05003251000000
- Zoning: R
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
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2025 | Sold | $155,000-2.5%$115/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #717744 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Pending sale | $159,000$118/sqft |
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| 5/9/2025 | Price change | $159,000+9.7%$118/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717744 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $144,900$108/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX Central #701224 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2024 | Listing removed | $144,900$108/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Central #701224 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $144,900$108/sqft |
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| 10/31/2024 | Listing removed | $144,900$108/sqft |
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| 9/6/2024 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$108/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #701224 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $149,900+78.5%$112/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #701224 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2009 | Listing removed | $84,000$63/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature Real Estate #356044 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $84,000+166.7%$63/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature Real Estate #356044 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2007 | Sold | $31,500+117.2%$23/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2007 | Sold | $14,500$11/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,330 +2% | $136,000 +17.1% |
| 2024 | $2,284 +5.2% | $116,100 |
| 2023 | $2,172 +0.7% | $116,100 +25.9% |
| 2022 | $2,156 +7.7% | $92,200 |
| 2021 | $2,002 -3.8% | $92,200 +15% |
| 2020 | $2,080 +11.3% | $80,200 |
| 2019 | $1,868 -7.5% | $80,200 +15.4% |
| 2018 | $2,020 | $69,500 -8.4% |
| 2017 | $2,020 +8.1% | $75,900 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $1,868 | $70,900 |
| 2015 | $1,868 +0.6% | $70,900 -2.2% |
| 2014 | $1,856 | $72,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $72,500 -11.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $82,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $82,300 -0.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $82,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $82,700 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $81,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $81,700 +13.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $72,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $72,100 +9.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $65,600 +5.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,030 |
| 2001 | -- | $62,030 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairground
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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