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

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.

What are the closest schools to 1611 E Vine St?

The closest schools to 1611 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).

Does 1611 E Vine St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1611 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1611 E Vine St?

The lot at 1611 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.33 acres (14,244 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$7,500

Tax assessed value

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,034 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

1611 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1615 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$131,500	2	1	806	Off Market
1619 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$132,000	3	1	1,432	Off Market
225 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.22	$140,100	3	2	1,135	Off Market
221 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.21	$91,200	1	1	336	Off Market
223 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.21	$69,700	2	1	802	Off Market
1504 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.19	$191,600	3	2	1,196	Off Market
1617 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$117,400	2	1	809	Off Market
1537 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$116,400	3	1	1,016	Off Market
1425 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.25	$104,200	4	2	1,443	Off Market
1413 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.26	$160,000	3	1	1,128	For Sale
95 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.25	$94,000	Studio	1	1,126	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1897

0.33 acre lot

1,034 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1611 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA. 1611 E Vine St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,034 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.33 acres and was built in 1897.

1611 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,034 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1897. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,507/month.

Home Details for 1611 E Vine St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1897
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Cooling System: Central

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	Unavailable	$7,500

Home facts updated by county records

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

Capitol East

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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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Paula Cuffee
Resident
11mo ago
"You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
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Frequently asked questions about 1611 E Vine St

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.
What are the closest schools to 1611 E Vine St?
The closest schools to 1611 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).
Does 1611 E Vine St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1611 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1611 E Vine St?
The lot at 1611 E Vine St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.33 acres (14,244 sq ft).