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

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*

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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.

208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,037 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1916. It last sold for $75,000 on Feb 23, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $139,100, with a rent estimate of $1,282/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$72/sqft

Listed

Less than a day ago

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

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/23/2026	$75,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/23/2026 Contract Date 12/02/2025 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/09/2025	$81,031	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/09/2025 Contract Date 08/19/2025 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/16/2025	$117,500	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #720390

06/24/2016	$58,000	Sold	DMMLS #507254
Recording Date 06/24/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/15/2016	$62,500	Pending	Agent Provided

02/23/2016	$62,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,500 (-4%)
10/31/2015	$65,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$1,744
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
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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OFF MARKET
Est. $118,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,443 sqft
216 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $137,200
2 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
220 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $102,500
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. $194,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,443 sqft
230 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,464 sqft
234 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,700
4 bd
2 ba
1,267 sqft
206 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $146,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,344 sqft
202 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $134,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
203 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $132,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,013 sqft
205 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $137,600
2 bd
1 ba
876 sqft
211 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $123,600
2 bd
2 ba
1,049 sqft
215 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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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

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