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

226 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,218 sqft

$164,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,117/mo*
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$164,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,117/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,218 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Don't miss out on this great opportunity of owning this house close to everything. Only 5 minutes away from Wells Fargo Arena and Principal Park. With easy access to HWY 235, this house has a lot to offer. With a large back yard and fully remodeled in 2013, this house is a must see. It has new siding, new roof, new windows and fully remodeled interior. Call now for a showing!
226 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,218 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1907. It last sold for $95,000 on Oct 26, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $164,900, with a rent estimate of $1,611/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 226 E 16th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1907Year Updated: 2012
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5967 sqft

Price History for 226 E 16th St

DatePriceEventSource
10/26/2018$95,000Sold
DMMLS #558318
08/11/2018$110,000PendingAgent Provided
06/28/2018$110,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/04/2018$119,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/09/2018$124,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/31/2015$146,000Sold
N/A
05/31/2012$14,000Sold
N/A
04/05/2012$25,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/14/2012$30,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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$2,170
Assessment$135,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 226 E 16th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$91,500
05/05/26
3
1
1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$75,000
02/23/26
2
1
1,037
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$150,000
11/19/25
2
2
1,380
1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$100,000
04/14/26
3
1
1,353
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 226 E 16th St.
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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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    "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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