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OFF MARKET

206 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,267 sqft

$192,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 17, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,294/mo*

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$192,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 17, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,294/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,267 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Old style charm with lots of updates and move in ready. Large rooms and closets; Fresh paint throughout in/exterior; New laminate floors on the 1st level; All new windows and blinds; Laminate counter tops; Replaced furnace, water heater, gutters and back lower roof; Ceiling fans and tons of electrical updates; Nice dry basement that adds more bed/family room; Large 2 car detached garage w/door opener and new cement walks around the house; All appliances and 2 mounted 50" TVs stay. Conveniently located downtown between the capital and fair. Ideal home for the money conscious family.

206 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,267 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1907. It last sold for $63,000 on Jul 17, 2006. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $192,700, with a rent estimate of $1,721/month.

Home Highlights

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Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 206 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1907Year Updated: 1926
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5967 sqft

Price History for 206 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/04/2018	$125,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

12/18/2017	$125,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
10/25/2017	$130,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
09/28/2017	$135,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
08/25/2017	$140,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/17/2006	$63,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/17/2006 Contract Date 07/08/2006 County Transfer Tax $100 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,486
Assessment	$120,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 206 E 16th St

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	0.01	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768

Home facts updated by county records

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SOLD
FEB 23, 2026
$75,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,037 sqft
208 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $126,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,443 sqft
216 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $141,800
2 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
220 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $108,400
2 bd
1 ba
640 sqft
224 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $164,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,218 sqft
226 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $198,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,443 sqft
230 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,344 sqft
202 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $138,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
203 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $137,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,013 sqft
205 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $138,300
2 bd
1 ba
876 sqft
211 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $129,200
2 bd
2 ba
1,049 sqft
215 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $130,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,032 sqft
219 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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