223 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

223 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 864 sqft

$134,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $926/mo*
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$134,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $926/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Best First Time Buyer home or investment home on East side. Cute 2 bedroom Bungalow with full bath. Freshly painted interior with newer laminate flooring in living and dining room. Enclosed front porch has hardwood floors. All appliances are to remain including washer and dryer. Clean basement providing plenty of storage space. 24 x 24 garage is fully insulated, heated and wired. Roll top desk on porch and oak table and 6 chairs in dining room remain with home. Home is only minutes to Downtown, Elementary School plus other amenities in the area. Includes an HSA Home Warranty.
223 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1902. It last sold for $110,000 on Aug 30, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $134,500, with a rent estimate of $1,198/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 223 E 16th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1902
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5200 sqft

Price History for 223 E 16th St

DatePriceEventSource
08/30/2021$110,000Sold
DMMLS #630430
06/04/2021$109,900PendingDMMLS #630430
06/02/2021$109,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #630430
02/26/2003$51,500Sold
N/A
07/28/2000$48,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$1,096
Assessment$117,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 223 E 16th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$75,000
02/23/26
2
1
1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$91,500
05/05/26
3
1
1,122
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$50,000
06/05/26
2
1
768
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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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