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OFF MARKET

230 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,443 sqft

$198,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 17, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,333/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$198,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 17, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,333/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,443 sqft

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What a great deal! Large home that's located close to downtown of DSM and it features 3 bed 2 bath and large fenced in yard. Needs minor cosmetic work but priced accordingly. Newer siding and roof. Listed way below assessed value. It wont last long!Buyer MUST get PreApproval Letter (not prequal) through Prospect Mortgage BEFORE submitting an offer. Offers without these docs will be immediately rejected. Contact LA BEFORE submitting offer for requirements. $99 Buyer Paid Doc Prep at closing. Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.

230 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,443 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1912. It last sold for $26,950 on Feb 14, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $198,800, with a rent estimate of $1,790/month.

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Home Details for 230 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5959 sqft

Price History for 230 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/14/2013	$26,950	Sold	DMMLS #411286
Recording Date 02/14/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/12/1999	$12,191	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/12/1999 Contract Date 06/21/1999 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/28/1997	$46,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/28/1997 Contract Date 08/25/1997 County Transfer Tax $74 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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	$3,378
Assessment	$203,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 230 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	0.04	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
1838 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$20,000	02/02/26	2	1	1,264
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380

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OFF MARKET
Est. $155,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,464 sqft
234 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $162,700
4 bd
2 ba
1,357 sqft
238 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $144,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,416 sqft
246 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,500 sqft
250 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET
Est. $129,300
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
1541 Dean Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $164,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,218 sqft
226 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $108,400
2 bd
1 ba
640 sqft
224 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $141,800
2 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
220 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $126,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,443 sqft
216 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
FEB 23, 2026
$75,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,037 sqft
208 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

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