208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
FEB 23, 2026

208 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,037 sqft

$75,000

Last Sold: Feb 23, 2026
$72/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $549/mo*
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$75,000

Last Sold: Feb 23, 2026
$72/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $549/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,037 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Looking for a big garage? This two bedroom home includes an oversized two-car garage with attached office space. This great flex space can be used as an office, rec room, or even storage. This 1.5 story is situated in a central location in Des Moines. Easy access to major roadways with an affordable price. The inside includes hardwood floors, fireplace, big living room, huge upstairs bedroom with tons of closet space and updated bathroom. Mostly fenced in back yard.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$72/sqft
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 208 E 16th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $72/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5967 sqft

Price History for 208 E 16th St

DatePriceEventSource
02/23/2026$75,000Sold
N/A
09/09/2025$81,031Sold
N/A
06/16/2025$117,500Listed For SaleDMMLS #720390
06/24/2016$58,000Sold
DMMLS #507254
04/15/2016$62,500PendingAgent Provided
02/23/2016$62,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/31/2015$65,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,744
Assessment$111,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 208 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
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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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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    "You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
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208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,037 sqft single-family home built in 1916. 208 E 16th St is located in Capitol East, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 208 E 16th St was last sold on Feb 23, 2026 for $75,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 208 E 16th St is $128,700.