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 206 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 206 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $189,700 .

What is the price history for 206 E 16th St?

206 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $63,000 in July 2006.

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 206 E 16th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 206 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 206 E 16th St?

The lot at 206 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$189,700

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,267 sqft

206 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $1,298/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 17, 2006 for $63,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$190K

Since last month

$0 (0%)

Since last year

$400 (-0.2%)

Since last sale

$127K (+201.1%)

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 +166% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$190K
August 2026	$189K
July 2026	$190K
June 2026	$190K
May 2026	$190K
April 2026	$190K
March 2026	$191K
February 2026	$188K
January 2026	$184K
2025
December 2025	$183K
November 2025	$189K
October 2025	$188K
September 2025	$191K
August 2025	$190K
July 2025	$192K
June 2025	$193K
May 2025	$187K
April 2025	$188K
March 2025	$184K
February 2025	$179K
January 2025	$175K
2024
December 2024	$176K
November 2024	$183K
October 2024	$185K
September 2024	$188K
August 2024	$181K
July 2024	$183K
June 2024	$183K
May 2024	$188K
April 2024	$189K
March 2024	$187K
February 2024	$185K
January 2024	$181K
2023
December 2023	$181K
November 2023	$182K
October 2023	$183K
September 2023	$183K
August 2023	$184K
July 2023	$185K
June 2023	$183K
May 2023	$169K
April 2023	$164K
March 2023	$154K
February 2023	$126K
January 2023	$114K
2022
December 2022	$114K
November 2022	$115K
October 2022	$120K
September 2022	$124K
August 2022	$125K
July 2022	$128K
June 2022	$128K
May 2022	$125K
April 2022	$117K
March 2022	$111K
February 2022	$103K
January 2022	$103K
2021
December 2021	$104K
November 2021	$107K
October 2021	$110K
September 2021	$114K
August 2021	$119K
July 2021	$120K
June 2021	$122K
May 2021	$129K
April 2021	$125K
March 2021	$122K
February 2021	$118K
January 2021	$111K
2020
December 2020	$107K
November 2020	$104K
October 2020	$104K
September 2020	$101K
August 2020	$112K
July 2020	$112K
June 2020	$112K
May 2020	$106K
April 2020	$91K
March 2020	$90K
February 2020	$97K
January 2020	$103K
2019
December 2019	$101K
November 2019	$103K
October 2019	$104K
September 2019	$107K
August 2019	$110K
July 2019	$106K
June 2019	$99K
May 2019	$97K
April 2019	$99K
March 2019	$100K
February 2019	$104K
January 2019	$98K
2018
December 2018	$90K
November 2018	$90K
October 2018	$95K
September 2018	$88K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$85K
June 2018	$88K
May 2018	$90K
April 2018	$90K
March 2018	$87K
February 2018	$121K
January 2018	$121K
2017
December 2017	$120K
November 2017	$127K
October 2017	$126K
September 2017	$130K
August 2017	$137K
July 2017	$84K
June 2017	$79K
May 2017	$76K
April 2017	$69K
March 2017	$68K
February 2017	$70K
January 2017	$67K
2016
December 2016	$66K
November 2016	$67K
October 2016	$68K
September 2016	$71K

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	0.01	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
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.49	Single-Family Home	-	-	3	1.5	1,353

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
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$75,000	2	1	1,037	Recently Sold
216 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$116,800	3	1	1,443	Off Market
220 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$136,800	2	1	1,008	Off Market
224 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$101,500	2	1	640	Off Market
226 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$162,800	3	2	1,218	Off Market
230 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$194,700	3	2	1,443	Off Market
202 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$144,300	3	1	1,344	Off Market
203 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$133,400	2	1	1,000	Off Market
205 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$131,200	3	1	1,013	Off Market
211 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$136,000	2	1	876	Off Market
215 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$122,500	2	2	1,049	Off Market
219 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$126,900	2	1	1,032	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 206 E 16th St.
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

1,267 sqft

Price/Sqft

$150

Parking

Garage

About this House

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $189,700, with a rent estimate of $1,517/month.

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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 4, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$125,000
Dec 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$125,000 Price decreased by 4%
Oct 25, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$130,000 Price decreased by 4%
Sep 28, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$135,000 Price decreased by 4%
Aug 25, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$140,000
Jul 17, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$63,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,486	$120,800

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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Frequently asked questions about 206 E 16th St

What is 206 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 206 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $189,700.
What is the price history for 206 E 16th St?
206 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $63,000 in July 2006.
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 206 E 16th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 206 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 206 E 16th St?
The lot at 206 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).