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 202 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 202 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $145,600 .

What is the price history for 202 E 16th St?

202 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $26,500 in May 2000.

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.

Does 202 E 16th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 202 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 202 E 16th St?

The lot at 202 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$145,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,344 sqft

202 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 19, 2000 for $26,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$146K

Since last month

$700 (+0.5%)

Since last year

$7K (+5.2%)

Since last sale

$119K (+449.4%)

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 +67% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$146K
July 2026	$145K
June 2026	$146K
May 2026	$146K
April 2026	$143K
March 2026	$139K
February 2026	$134K
January 2026	$136K
2025
December 2025	$133K
November 2025	$135K
October 2025	$136K
September 2025	$139K
August 2025	$138K
July 2025	$143K
June 2025	$130K
May 2025	$126K
April 2025	$124K
March 2025	$115K
February 2025	$108K
January 2025	$105K
2024
December 2024	$108K
November 2024	$112K
October 2024	$125K
September 2024	$124K
August 2024	$131K
July 2024	$137K
June 2024	$138K
May 2024	$144K
April 2024	$135K
March 2024	$132K
February 2024	$123K
January 2024	$121K
2023
December 2023	$121K
November 2023	$125K
October 2023	$124K
September 2023	$125K
August 2023	$127K
July 2023	$130K
June 2023	$129K
May 2023	$130K
April 2023	$126K
March 2023	$121K
February 2023	$117K
January 2023	$121K
2022
December 2022	$122K
November 2022	$123K
October 2022	$126K
September 2022	$129K
August 2022	$131K
July 2022	$134K
June 2022	$135K
May 2022	$133K
April 2022	$123K
March 2022	$113K
February 2022	$98K
January 2022	$100K
2021
December 2021	$101K
November 2021	$104K
October 2021	$108K
September 2021	$112K
August 2021	$118K
July 2021	$121K
June 2021	$124K
May 2021	$130K
April 2021	$126K
March 2021	$120K
February 2021	$117K
January 2021	$117K
2020
December 2020	$114K
November 2020	$114K
October 2020	$114K
September 2020	$113K
August 2020	$111K
July 2020	$110K
June 2020	$109K
May 2020	$105K
April 2020	$104K
March 2020	$104K
February 2020	$104K
January 2020	$103K
2019
December 2019	$103K
November 2019	$100K
October 2019	$99K
September 2019	$95K
August 2019	$96K
July 2019	$98K
June 2019	$100K
May 2019	$98K
April 2019	$98K
March 2019	$95K
February 2019	$101K
January 2019	$92K
2018
December 2018	$92K
November 2018	$92K
October 2018	$96K
September 2018	$91K
August 2018	$91K
July 2018	$91K
June 2018	$94K
May 2018	$97K
April 2018	$93K
March 2018	$91K
February 2018	$96K
January 2018	$96K
2017
December 2017	$91K
November 2017	$89K
October 2017	$89K
September 2017	$89K
August 2017	$93K
July 2017	$90K
June 2017	$84K
May 2017	$86K
April 2017	$90K
March 2017	$86K
February 2017	$85K
January 2017	$89K
2016
December 2016	$84K
November 2016	$82K
October 2016	$81K
September 2016	$84K
August 2016	$87K

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
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.02	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
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$100,000	04/14/26	3	1	1,353

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
206 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$190,400	4	2	1,267	Off Market
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$75,000	2	1	1,037	Recently Sold
216 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$119,500	3	1	1,443	Off Market
220 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$137,400	2	1	1,008	Off Market
224 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$103,100	2	1	640	Off Market
226 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$162,400	3	2	1,218	Off Market
203 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$134,900	2	1	1,000	Off Market
205 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$131,400	3	1	1,013	Off Market
211 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$135,500	2	1	876	Off Market
215 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$123,300	2	2	1,049	Off Market
219 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$126,000	2	1	1,032	Off Market
223 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$110,600	2	1	1,250	Off Market

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1907

Living Area

1,344 sqft

Price/Sqft

$108

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 202 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 202 E 16th 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 1,344 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5967 sqft and was built in 1907.

202 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,344 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1907. It last sold for $26,500 on May 19, 2000. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $145,600, with a rent estimate of $1,337/month.

Home Details for 202 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1907Year Updated: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5967 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 19, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$26,500
May 19, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$23,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,174	$150,600

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 202 E 16th St

What is 202 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 202 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $145,600.
What is the price history for 202 E 16th St?
202 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $26,500 in May 2000.
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.
Does 202 E 16th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 202 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 202 E 16th St?
The lot at 202 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).