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 1908 Capitol Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1908 Capitol Ave in Des Moines, IA is $180,900 .

What is the price history for 1908 Capitol Ave?

1908 Capitol Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $169,900 in September 2022.

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.

OFF MARKET

1908 Capitol Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Studio
2 Baths
1,920 sqft

$180,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,235/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$180,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,235/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Studio

2 Baths

1,920 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$181K

Since last month

$3K (+1.7%)

Since last year

$4K (-2.1%)

Since last sale

$11K (+6.5%)

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 +191% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$181K
July 2026	$178K
June 2026	$180K
May 2026	$181K
April 2026	$180K
March 2026	$181K
February 2026	$177K
January 2026	$180K
2025
December 2025	$181K
November 2025	$183K
October 2025	$186K
September 2025	$185K
August 2025	$185K
July 2025	$185K
June 2025	$186K
May 2025	$186K
April 2025	$186K
March 2025	$183K
February 2025	$184K
January 2025	$181K
2024
December 2024	$182K
November 2024	$185K
October 2024	$179K
September 2024	$180K
August 2024	$181K
July 2024	$182K
June 2024	$183K
May 2024	$185K
April 2024	$184K
March 2024	$186K
February 2024	$184K
January 2024	$183K
2023
December 2023	$179K
November 2023	$179K
October 2023	$177K
September 2023	$176K
August 2023	$175K
July 2023	$176K
June 2023	$176K
May 2023	$177K
April 2023	$176K
March 2023	$175K
February 2023	$173K
January 2023	$171K
2022
December 2022	$172K
November 2022	$172K
October 2022	$171K
September 2022	$170K
August 2022	$168K
July 2022	$132K
June 2022	$134K
May 2022	$132K
April 2022	$124K
March 2022	$119K
February 2022	$112K
January 2022	$112K
2021
December 2021	$113K
November 2021	$116K
October 2021	$116K
September 2021	$116K
August 2021	$117K
July 2021	$118K
June 2021	$118K
May 2021	$85K
April 2021	$85K
February 2021	$83K
January 2021	$98K
2020
December 2020	$98K
November 2020	$99K
October 2020	$92K
September 2020	$74K
August 2020	$64K
July 2020	$57K
June 2020	$56K
May 2020	$56K
April 2020	$55K
March 2020	$55K
February 2020	$54K
January 2020	$54K
2019
December 2019	$54K
November 2019	$54K
October 2019	$54K
September 2019	$54K
August 2019	$54K
July 2019	$54K
June 2019	$54K
May 2019	$54K
April 2019	$54K
March 2019	$54K
February 2019	$54K
January 2019	$53K
2018
December 2018	$53K
November 2018	$52K
October 2018	$53K
September 2018	$53K
August 2018	$53K
July 2018	$53K
June 2018	$52K
May 2018	$52K
April 2018	$52K
March 2018	$51K
February 2018	$51K
January 2018	$51K
2017
December 2017	$52K
November 2017	$50K
October 2017	$50K
September 2017	$50K
August 2017	$50K
July 2017	$47K
June 2017	$47K
May 2017	$52K
April 2017	$57K
March 2017	$61K
February 2017	$60K
January 2017	$58K
2016
December 2016	$55K
November 2016	$54K
October 2016	$61K
September 2016	$60K
August 2016	$62K

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
1613 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.42	Multi-Family Home	$225,000	02/09/26		-	1,408
1505/1507 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.65	Multi-Family Home	$189,000	08/29/25		-	1,683
1245 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA	0.70	Multi-Family Home	$79,000	07/27/26	2	1	986
1424 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA	1.43	Multi-Family Home	$255,000	07/24/26		2	1,920

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
1923 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	-	3	1	1,680	Off Market
1907 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$116,000	3	1	1,158	Off Market
1915 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$103,700	3	1	1,518	Off Market
1901 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$200,300	3	2	1,668	Off Market
1904 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$186,400	2	1.5	1,234	Off Market
1900 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$105,800	1	1	769	Off Market
1842 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$162,300	3	1	1,169	Off Market
1840 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$210,000	4	2	1,399	Recently Sold
1838 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$174,900	3	1.5	1,264	For Sale
1832 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$147,100	3	1	1,259	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1908 Capitol Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1901

Living Area

1,920 sqft

Price/Sqft

$94

About this House

Great investment opportunity with plenty of parking! Two units-1 bed/1 bath each. Has current rental certificate through 7/19/2022. Top unit currently rented and renting for $600/mo.

1908 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a studio, 2 bathroom, 1,920 sqft multi-family in Capitol East, built in 1901. It last sold for $169,900 on Sep 27, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $180,900, with a rent estimate of $1,176/month.

Home Details for 1908 Capitol Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1901
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Other

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6490 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 27, 2022 Source: DMMLS #656821	Sold	$169,900
Aug 5, 2022 Source: DMMLS #656821	Pending	$169,900
Jul 22, 2022 Source: DMMLS #656821	Listed For Sale	$169,900
Apr 27, 2021 Source: DMMLS	ListingRemoved
Mar 18, 2021 Source: DMMLS #622677	PriceChange	$87,400 Price decreased by 3%
Mar 8, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$89,900
Feb 20, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,900
Aug 9, 2017 Source: DMMLS #540805	Sold	$50,000
Jun 29, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$50,000
May 31, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$50,000
Feb 21, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$45,000
Sep 21, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$45,000
Dec 23, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$15,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,726	$158,500

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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Frequently asked questions about 1908 Capitol Ave

What is 1908 Capitol Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1908 Capitol Ave in Des Moines, IA is $180,900.
What is the price history for 1908 Capitol Ave?
1908 Capitol Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $169,900 in September 2022.
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.