Is parking easy in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Capitol East, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Capitol East, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Capitol East, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is a car needed in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say kids play outside

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are there community events in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there are community events

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Capitol East, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Capitol East, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there's wildlife

What is 104 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 104 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $74,600 .

What is the price history for 104 E 16th St?

104 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $24,500 in January 2001.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 104 E 16th St?

The lot at 104 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (6,882 sq ft).

Does 104 E 16th St have a garage?

Yes, 104 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$74,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
848 sqft

104 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $554/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 17, 2001 for $24,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$74.6K

Since last month

$1K (+1.8%)

Since last year

$6K (+9.4%)

Since last sale

$50K (+204.9%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +94% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$75K
July 2026	$73K
June 2026	$73K
May 2026	$75K
April 2026	$73K
March 2026	$73K
February 2026	$68K
January 2026	$69K
2025
December 2025	$67K
November 2025	$69K
October 2025	$69K
September 2025	$67K
August 2025	$68K
July 2025	$71K
June 2025	$62K
April 2025	$55K
March 2025	$58K
February 2025	$57K
January 2025	$55K
2024
December 2024	$56K
November 2024	$55K
October 2024	$66K
September 2024	$65K
August 2024	$70K
July 2024	$75K
June 2024	$75K
May 2024	$80K
April 2024	$77K
March 2024	$74K
February 2024	$67K
January 2024	$66K
2023
December 2023	$68K
November 2023	$72K
October 2023	$68K
September 2023	$69K
August 2023	$69K
July 2023	$72K
June 2023	$72K
May 2023	$70K
April 2023	$67K
March 2023	$63K
February 2023	$60K
January 2023	$62K
2022
December 2022	$61K
November 2022	$62K
October 2022	$63K
September 2022	$65K
August 2022	$65K
July 2022	$68K
June 2022	$70K
May 2022	$69K
April 2022	$63K
March 2022	$57K
February 2022	$49K
January 2022	$49K
2021
December 2021	$46K
November 2021	$48K
October 2021	$49K
September 2021	$49K
August 2021	$51K
July 2021	$56K
June 2021	$70K
May 2021	$89K
April 2021	$82K
March 2021	$90K
January 2021	$103K
2020
December 2020	$102K
November 2020	$97K
October 2020	$82K
September 2020	$65K
August 2020	$64K
July 2020	$59K
June 2020	$54K
May 2020	$50K
April 2020	$52K
March 2020	$51K
February 2020	$51K
January 2020	$51K
2019
October 2019	$61K
September 2019	$68K
August 2019	$73K
July 2019	$82K
June 2019	$82K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$84K
March 2019	$84K
February 2019	$82K
January 2019	$80K
2018
December 2018	$85K
November 2018	$80K
October 2018	$81K
September 2018	$73K
August 2018	$69K
July 2018	$57K
June 2018	$56K
May 2018	$54K
April 2018	$44K
March 2018	$35K
February 2018	$34K
January 2018	$31K
2017
December 2017	$44K
November 2017	$37K
October 2017	$37K
September 2017	$40K
August 2017	$37K
July 2017	$30K
June 2017	$28K
May 2017	$31K
April 2017	$30K
March 2017	$29K
February 2017	$30K
January 2017	$33K
2016
December 2016	$36K
November 2016	$38K
October 2016	$39K
September 2016	$41K
August 2016	$39K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
103 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$104,100	2	1	921	Off Market
107 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$213,500	3	1	1,292	Off Market
1535 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$230,400	4	2	1,696	Off Market
1539 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$139,200	2	1	720	Off Market
1543 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$114,900	2	1	768	Off Market
210 E 16th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.12	$118,900	2	1	616	Off Market
110 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$91,200	3	1	964	Off Market
116 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$80,400	4	1	999	Off Market
1555 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$159,400	3	2	1,360	Off Market
1551 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$218,300	3	1.5	1,097	Off Market
1754 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.48	$145,200	2	1	1,024	Off Market
1752 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.47	$124,400	3	1	1,194	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1887

Living Area

848 sqft

Price/Sqft

$88

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 104 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 104 E 16th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 848 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6882 sqft and was built in 1887.

104 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 848 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1887. It last sold for $24,500 on Jan 17, 2001. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $74,600, with a rent estimate of $1,259/month.

Home Details for 104 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1887
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6882 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 17, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$24,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$910	$51,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Capitol View Elementary School
PK-5
Public
532 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
my son has been at this school 3 years now. He will not be returning after this year. his reading levels are not advancing as they should. too many students in one class. ifeel like they are just pushing him thru.
Parent Review
8y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Capitol East

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say there's holiday spirit
75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say car is needed
67 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say it's dog friendly
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
44 % Say there are community events
43 % Say it's quiet
40 % Say people would walk alone at night
40 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say streets are well-lit
29 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 104 E 16th St

What is 104 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 104 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $74,600.
What is the price history for 104 E 16th St?
104 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $24,500 in January 2001.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 104 E 16th St?
The lot at 104 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (6,882 sq ft).
Does 104 E 16th St have a garage?
Yes, 104 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.