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 223 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 223 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $132,800 .

What is the price history for 223 E 16th St?

223 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $110,000 in August 2021.

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 223 E 16th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 223 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 223 E 16th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 223 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$132,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft

223 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $931/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 30, 2021 for $110,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$133K

Since last month

$600 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$100 (-0.1%)

Since last sale

$23K (+21.1%)

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 +124% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$133K
August 2026	$133K
July 2026	$134K
June 2026	$134K
May 2026	$134K
April 2026	$133K
March 2026	$132K
February 2026	$131K
January 2026	$131K
2025
December 2025	$129K
November 2025	$132K
October 2025	$134K
September 2025	$136K
August 2025	$133K
July 2025	$135K
June 2025	$136K
May 2025	$134K
April 2025	$133K
March 2025	$132K
February 2025	$131K
January 2025	$128K
2024
December 2024	$130K
November 2024	$133K
October 2024	$136K
September 2024	$137K
August 2024	$137K
July 2024	$137K
June 2024	$138K
May 2024	$140K
April 2024	$137K
March 2024	$135K
February 2024	$133K
January 2024	$132K
2023
December 2023	$133K
November 2023	$135K
October 2023	$135K
September 2023	$134K
August 2023	$134K
July 2023	$134K
June 2023	$133K
May 2023	$131K
April 2023	$127K
March 2023	$125K
February 2023	$122K
January 2023	$120K
2022
December 2022	$120K
November 2022	$121K
October 2022	$122K
September 2022	$122K
August 2022	$122K
July 2022	$121K
June 2022	$121K
May 2022	$119K
April 2022	$119K
March 2022	$117K
February 2022	$115K
January 2022	$115K
2021
December 2021	$113K
November 2021	$112K
October 2021	$111K
September 2021	$111K
August 2021	$110K
July 2021	$110K
June 2021	$110K
May 2021	$105K
April 2021	$103K
March 2021	$96K
February 2021	$93K
January 2021	$90K
2020
December 2020	$88K
November 2020	$88K
October 2020	$85K
September 2020	$78K
August 2020	$76K
July 2020	$75K
June 2020	$74K
May 2020	$79K
April 2020	$77K
March 2020	$78K
February 2020	$77K
January 2020	$77K
2019
December 2019	$78K
November 2019	$79K
October 2019	$78K
September 2019	$76K
August 2019	$81K
July 2019	$87K
June 2019	$84K
May 2019	$84K
April 2019	$81K
March 2019	$79K
February 2019	$82K
January 2019	$82K
2018
December 2018	$84K
November 2018	$83K
October 2018	$79K
September 2018	$76K
August 2018	$76K
July 2018	$64K
June 2018	$66K
May 2018	$69K
April 2018	$70K
March 2018	$74K
February 2018	$68K
January 2018	$59K
2017
December 2017	$63K
November 2017	$64K
October 2017	$68K
September 2017	$71K
August 2017	$67K
July 2017	$69K
June 2017	$68K
May 2017	$65K
April 2017	$63K
March 2017	$61K
February 2017	$60K
January 2017	$60K
2016
December 2016	$60K
November 2016	$59K
October 2016	$57K
September 2016	$60K

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
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
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.60	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891

Home facts updated by county records

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
227 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$101,300	2	1	960	Off Market
231 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$136,100	3	2	1,008	Off Market
235 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$119,000	2	1	816	Off Market
239 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$149,700	3	1	1,213	Off Market
243 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$87,900	3	1	1,096	Off Market
247 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	-	2	1	960	Off Market
219 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$133,300	3	1	1,060	Off Market
215 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$102,400	2	1	960	Off Market
211 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$88,800	2	1	856	Off Market
207 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$139,200	3	2	967	Off Market
203 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$122,100	3	1	880	Off Market
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$91,500	3	1	1,122	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 223 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

1902

Living Area

864 sqft

Price/Sqft

$154

Parking

Garage

About this House

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $132,800, with a rent estimate of $1,137/month.

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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 30, 2021 Source: DMMLS #630430	Sold	$110,000
Jun 4, 2021 Source: DMMLS #630430	Pending	$109,900
Jun 2, 2021 Source: DMMLS #630430	Listed For Sale	$109,900
Feb 26, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$51,500
Jul 28, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$48,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,096	$117,400

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

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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 223 E 16th St

What is 223 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 223 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $132,800.
What is the price history for 223 E 16th St?
223 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $110,000 in August 2021.
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 223 E 16th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 223 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 223 E 16th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 223 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.