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 207 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 207 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $139,200 .

What is the price history for 207 E 16th St?

207 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $94,000 in March 2020.

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 207 E 16th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 207 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 207 E 16th St?

The lot at 207 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,184 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$139,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
967 sqft

207 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $972/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 19, 2020 for $94,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$139K

Since last month

$500 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.9%)

Since last sale

$46K (+48.6%)

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 +187% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$140K
August 2026	$139K
July 2026	$140K
June 2026	$140K
May 2026	$141K
April 2026	$139K
March 2026	$138K
February 2026	$137K
January 2026	$138K
2025
December 2025	$136K
November 2025	$139K
October 2025	$139K
September 2025	$140K
August 2025	$139K
July 2025	$142K
June 2025	$139K
May 2025	$137K
April 2025	$137K
March 2025	$134K
February 2025	$132K
January 2025	$130K
2024
December 2024	$130K
November 2024	$134K
October 2024	$138K
September 2024	$139K
August 2024	$136K
July 2024	$137K
June 2024	$138K
May 2024	$142K
April 2024	$141K
March 2024	$139K
February 2024	$137K
January 2024	$136K
2023
December 2023	$136K
November 2023	$138K
October 2023	$139K
September 2023	$139K
August 2023	$139K
July 2023	$140K
June 2023	$139K
May 2023	$140K
April 2023	$136K
March 2023	$133K
February 2023	$126K
January 2023	$125K
2022
December 2022	$125K
November 2022	$124K
October 2022	$127K
September 2022	$130K
August 2022	$129K
July 2022	$131K
June 2022	$134K
May 2022	$132K
April 2022	$126K
March 2022	$123K
February 2022	$120K
January 2022	$120K
2021
December 2021	$121K
November 2021	$120K
October 2021	$116K
September 2021	$110K
August 2021	$109K
July 2021	$109K
June 2021	$107K
May 2021	$106K
April 2021	$104K
March 2021	$103K
February 2021	$102K
January 2021	$99K
2020
December 2020	$98K
November 2020	$98K
October 2020	$97K
September 2020	$97K
August 2020	$96K
July 2020	$97K
June 2020	$96K
May 2020	$95K
April 2020	$95K
March 2020	$94K
2019
December 2019	$87K
November 2019	$83K
October 2019	$85K
September 2019	$83K
August 2019	$88K
July 2019	$89K
June 2019	$95K
May 2019	$92K
April 2019	$85K
March 2019	$87K
February 2019	$87K
January 2019	$87K
2018
December 2018	$89K
November 2018	$85K
October 2018	$83K
September 2018	$82K
August 2018	$77K
July 2018	$66K
June 2018	$79K
May 2018	$73K
April 2018	$82K
March 2018	$77K
February 2018	$77K
January 2018	$81K
2017
December 2017	$53K
November 2017	$52K
October 2017	$50K
September 2017	$42K
August 2017	$44K
July 2017	$39K
June 2017	$45K
May 2017	$18K
April 2017	$18K
March 2017	$18K
February 2017	$19K
January 2017	$19K
2016
December 2016	$40K
November 2016	$41K
October 2016	$42K
September 2016	$49K

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	0.02	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	-	-	3	1.5	1,353
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768

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
211 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$88,800	2	1	856	Off Market
215 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$102,400	2	1	960	Off Market
219 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$133,300	3	1	1,060	Off Market
223 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$132,800	2	1	864	Off Market
227 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$101,300	2	1	960	Off Market
231 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$136,100	3	2	1,008	Off Market
203 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$122,100	3	1	880	Off Market
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$91,500	3	1	1,122	Recently Sold
1618 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$80,700	2	1	852	Off Market
1624 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$156,100	5	2	1,442	Off Market
1615 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$85,700	3	1	1,082	Off Market
1611 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$118,100	3	1	1,129	Off Market

Local Information

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

-- mins to

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1907

Living Area

967 sqft

Price/Sqft

$144

About this House

Super Cute 3 Bedroom and 1.5 Bath House for Rent - Come take a look at this completely remodeled three bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom home with hardwood flooring, a mudroom, full unfinished basement, and lots of charm. This home is in a great location. It is within walking distance to Capitol View Elementary School and minutes away from I-235 and East 14th Street getting you anywhere in the metro in a flash! Inquire today about making this your new home.

(RLNE4726342)

207 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 967 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1907. It last sold for $94,000 on Mar 19, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2019 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 5, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $139,200, with a rent estimate of $1,310/month.

Home Details for 207 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Sun Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1907Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 21

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5183 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 19, 2020 Source: DMMLS #591952	Sold	$94,000
Mar 5, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,100
Feb 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,100
Aug 23, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,200
Jul 21, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,200
Apr 5, 2017 Source: DMMLS #531352	Sold	$19,500
Jan 27, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$19,900
Jan 24, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$19,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,052	$126,800

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 207 E 16th St

What is 207 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 207 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $139,200.
What is the price history for 207 E 16th St?
207 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $94,000 in March 2020.
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 207 E 16th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 207 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 207 E 16th St?
The lot at 207 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,184 sq ft).