1606 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50316
Capitol East
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,366 sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,366 sqft
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Description
Check out this 3 bed, 2 bath house in the heart of Des Moines! Walking up to this house you will notice instant charm with the wrap around porch. This house has a spacious open concept living room/dining room area. Enjoy a recently updated kitchen and laundry room conveniently situated on the first floor. The master bedroom features a master bath and a walk-in closet with plenty of space. Upstairs you will find two large sized bedrooms and another full bathroom. Many big-ticket items have been recently updated including a furnace, AC and water heater. This property could also be a great opportunity for an investor. Schedule a private showing today! Property is being sold AS IS.
1606 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,366 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1895. It last sold for the $125,000 asking price on Jun 13, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $169,100, with a rent estimate of $1,717/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
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HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 1606 E Walnut St
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1366 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain Link, FullOther Structures: StorageExterior: Fully Fenced, StorageFoundation: Brick/Mortar |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 14 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1895 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding |
Property Information Parcel Number: 04005541000000 |
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Price List Price: $125,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri May 10 2024 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Building Area Building Area: 1366 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 5837.04 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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BasementMls Number: 692722Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 249-5695Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-04005541000000-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Kaity Brown, (515) 249-5695
RE/MAX Revolution
Ryder Brown, (515) 210-1384
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with: Kenny Kauzlarich, (515) 612-8432, RE/MAX Precision
Co-Buyer's Agent: Kenny Kauzlarich, (515) 612-8432, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#692722
Price History for 1606 E Walnut St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/13/2024 | $125,000 | Sold | DMMLS #692722 |
| 05/10/2024 | $125,000 | Pending | DMMLS #692722 |
| 05/06/2024 | $125,000 | PendingToActive | DMMLS #692722 |
| 04/23/2024 | $125,000 | Pending | DMMLS #692722 |
| 04/17/2024 | $125,000 | PendingToActive | DMMLS #692722 |
| 04/12/2024 | $125,000 | Pending | DMMLS #692722 |
| 04/05/2024 | $125,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #692722 |
| 12/16/2022 | ListingRemoved | RE/MAX Central | |
| 12/14/2022 | $130,000 | PendingToActive | DMMLS #660423 |
| 11/30/2022 | $130,000 | Pending | DMMLS #660423 |
| 11/09/2022 | $130,000 | PriceChange | DMMLS #660423 |
| 10/11/2022 | $135,000 | PriceChange | DMMLS #660423 |
| 09/29/2022 | $140,000 | PendingToActive | DMMLS #660423 |
| 09/23/2022 | $140,000 | Pending | DMMLS #660423 |
| 09/19/2022 | $140,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #660423 |
| 02/08/2021 | $106,500 | Sold | DMMLS #615335 |
| 01/11/2021 | $110,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 10/28/2020 | $110,000 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 10/19/2020 | $110,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 10/05/2020 | $110,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/17/2020 | $20,000 | Sold | DMMLS #594647 |
| 12/02/2019 | $20,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 11/25/2019 | $20,000 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 11/20/2019 | $20,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 11/08/2019 | $20,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Des Moines
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,344 |
| Assessment | $131,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1606 E Walnut St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.15 | Single-Family Home | $95,000 | 09/23/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,190 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 12/11/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 927 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $122,500 | 03/23/26 | 3 | 2 | 840 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $164,900 | 03/04/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,126 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $210,000 | 02/17/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,399 | |
0.43 | Single-Family Home | $65,000 | 08/06/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,344 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $228,000 | 02/06/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,978 | |
0.64 | Single-Family Home | $117,500 | 02/10/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,125 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1606 E Walnut St.
- Hiatt Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 502 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageJoseph Green and Sarah Smith(principal and associate principal)condone bullying and retaliation by teachers on students. Once you say something twice they get mad, refuse to return phone calls or emails, and if you go to the district office they blame the kid becase they are scared silent of the teachers union. Complete and utter failures and cowards as administrators. It's the band teacher who is the bully. 5 phone calls later 5 incidents by the teacher later, it is now the child's fault.Parent Review5mo ago - Capitol View Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 532 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagemy 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 Review8y ago - East High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1893 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTreats children like they are preparing them for prison.Other Review3y 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
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