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 224 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 224 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $103,100 .

What is the price history for 224 E 16th St?

224 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $45,000 in June 2002.

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.

How big is the lot at 224 E 16th St?

The lot at 224 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).

Does 224 E 16th St have a garage?

Yes, 224 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$103,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
640 sqft

224 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 10, 2002 for $45,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$103K

Since last month

$2K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$3K (+3.4%)

Since last sale

$57K (+127.1%)

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 +107% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$102K
July 2026	$104K
June 2026	$104K
May 2026	$104K
April 2026	$101K
March 2026	$102K
February 2026	$98K
January 2026	$100K
2025
December 2025	$98K
November 2025	$101K
October 2025	$100K
September 2025	$100K
August 2025	$99K
July 2025	$103K
June 2025	$93K
May 2025	$91K
April 2025	$88K
March 2025	$87K
February 2025	$83K
January 2025	$81K
2024
December 2024	$82K
November 2024	$84K
October 2024	$96K
September 2024	$94K
August 2024	$98K
July 2024	$103K
June 2024	$104K
May 2024	$109K
April 2024	$103K
March 2024	$102K
February 2024	$95K
January 2024	$94K
2023
December 2023	$93K
November 2023	$98K
October 2023	$94K
September 2023	$94K
August 2023	$97K
July 2023	$100K
June 2023	$97K
May 2023	$97K
April 2023	$92K
March 2023	$88K
February 2023	$82K
January 2023	$85K
2022
December 2022	$85K
November 2022	$85K
October 2022	$90K
September 2022	$92K
August 2022	$93K
July 2022	$94K
June 2022	$94K
May 2022	$92K
April 2022	$84K
March 2022	$76K
February 2022	$65K
January 2022	$65K
2021
December 2021	$64K
November 2021	$66K
October 2021	$69K
September 2021	$72K
August 2021	$76K
July 2021	$78K
June 2021	$80K
May 2021	$85K
April 2021	$88K
March 2021	$85K
February 2021	$81K
January 2021	$75K
2020
December 2020	$69K
November 2020	$71K
October 2020	$72K
September 2020	$74K
August 2020	$75K
July 2020	$76K
June 2020	$78K
May 2020	$79K
April 2020	$80K
March 2020	$77K
February 2020	$74K
January 2020	$74K
2019
December 2019	$74K
November 2019	$74K
October 2019	$75K
September 2019	$75K
August 2019	$76K
July 2019	$70K
June 2019	$71K
May 2019	$67K
April 2019	$68K
March 2019	$74K
February 2019	$67K
January 2019	$69K
2018
December 2018	$78K
November 2018	$69K
October 2018	$66K
September 2018	$61K
August 2018	$62K
July 2018	$57K
June 2018	$57K
May 2018	$57K
April 2018	$55K
March 2018	$51K
February 2018	$46K
January 2018	$46K
2017
December 2017	$54K
November 2017	$56K
October 2017	$55K
September 2017	$58K
August 2017	$57K
July 2017	$57K
June 2017	$54K
May 2017	$52K
April 2017	$53K
March 2017	$51K
February 2017	$48K
January 2017	$51K
2016
December 2016	$54K
November 2016	$50K
October 2016	$49K
September 2016	$50K
August 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
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.02	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.64	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
226 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$162,400	3	2	1,218	Off Market
230 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$196,200	3	2	1,443	Off Market
234 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$151,300	3	1	1,464	Off Market
238 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$157,600	4	2	1,357	Off Market
246 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$139,600	3	1	1,416	Off Market
250 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$213,100	3	2	1,500	Off Market
220 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$137,400	2	1	1,008	Off Market
216 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$119,500	3	1	1,443	Off Market
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$75,000	2	1	1,037	Recently Sold
206 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$190,400	4	2	1,267	Off Market
202 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$145,600	3	1	1,344	Off Market
203 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$134,900	2	1	1,000	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1937

Living Area

640 sqft

Price/Sqft

$161

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 224 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 224 E 16th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 640 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5967 sqft and was built in 1937.

224 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 640 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1937. It last sold for $45,000 on Jun 10, 2002. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $103,100, with a rent estimate of $935/month.

Home Details for 224 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1937
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5967 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 10, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$45,000
Aug 15, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$37,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,524	$81,000

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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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 224 E 16th St

What is 224 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 224 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $103,100.
What is the price history for 224 E 16th St?
224 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $45,000 in June 2002.
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.
How big is the lot at 224 E 16th St?
The lot at 224 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).
Does 224 E 16th St have a garage?
Yes, 224 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.