For sale

$155,000

2916 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

4beds

1,352sqft

$1,209/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1886

6,708 Square Feet Lot

$152,700 Zestimate^®

$115/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Move-in-ready homeAlley accessConvenient first-floor laundryEnclosed porchSpacious eat-in kitchen

Great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer or investor! This well-maintained, move-in-ready home features a spacious eat-in kitchen, convenient first-floor laundry, an enclosed porch, and alley access. Investors have two potential income opportunities with monthly rental income plus State Fair parking revenue. Located just moments from the Iowa State Fair entrance and within walking distance of schools, this property offers a unique opportunity in a convenient Des Moines location.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 4

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Features

Basement: Crawl Space

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,352
Total interior livable area: 1,352 sqft

Property

Lot

Size: 6,708 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 134

Details

Parcel number: 05000742000000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Asbestos
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1886

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: $115/sqft
Tax assessed value: $114,600
Annual tax amount: $2,160
Date on market: 10/2/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$152,700

$145,000 - $160,000

$1,508/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/2/2026	Listed for sale	$155,000+49%$115/sqft
Source: DMMLS #750483 Report a problem
10/1/2021	Sold	$104,000-9.6%$77/sqft
Source: DMMLS #636376 Report a problem
8/28/2021	Pending sale	$115,000$85/sqft
Source: DMMLS #636376 Report a problem
8/26/2021	Listed for sale	$115,000+243.3%$85/sqft
Source: DMMLS #636376 Report a problem
2/23/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/25/2020	Listed for rent	$1,100+10%$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
11/28/2019	Listing removed	$1,000$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
10/15/2019	Listed for rent	$1,000$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/29/2018	Listing removed	$1,000$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
11/12/2018	Listed for rent	$1,000$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/24/2010	Sold	$33,500$25/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,962 +2.1%	$114,600 +17.3%
2024	$1,922 +4.7%	$97,700
2023	$1,836 +0.8%	$97,700 +25.4%
2022	$1,822 +7.7%	$77,900
2021	$1,692 -3.8%	$77,900 +14.9%
2020	$1,758 +19.6%	$67,800
2019	$1,470 +1%	$67,800 +23.9%
2018	$1,456	$54,700
2017	$1,456 +8.3%	$54,700 +7.3%
2016	$1,344	$51,000
2015	$1,344 +3.5%	$51,000 +0.6%
2014	$1,298	$50,700
2013	--	$50,700 -11.8%
2012	--	$57,500
2011	--	$57,500 -5.6%
2010	--	$60,900
2009	--	$60,900 +1.2%
2008	--	$60,200
2007	--	$60,200 +11.3%
2006	--	$54,100
2005	--	$54,100 +19.5%
2003	--	$45,290 +13.8%
2002	--	$39,810
2001	--	$39,810