237 E 15th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
Capitol East- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,419 sqft
$158,500
as of Aug 11, 2026
$158,500
as of Aug 11, 2026
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,419 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1915
Living Area
1,419 sqft
Price/Sqft
$112
Parking
Garage
About this House
Completely Remodeled immaculate 1.5 story features 2 huge bedrooms with both having 2 walk in closets 1.5 baths. New kitchen including cabinets, countertops. laminate floor throughout the main level, dining room nice size living room. New windows, doors, interior and exterior paint, carpet, tile light fixtures and etc. New roof mid January 2018 (weather permitting) Slab for garage and nice front and back porch. Close to schools and shopping.
237 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,419 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1915. It last sold for $85,000 on Apr 6, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $158,500, with a rent estimate of $1,664/month.
Home Details for 237 E 15th St
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Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5 |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5 |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other |
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage |
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Year Built Year Built: 1915 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 3920 sqft |
Price History for 237 E 15th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 04/06/2018 | $85,000 | Sold | DMMLS #549121 |
| 12/20/2017 | $87,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 11/18/2017 | $82,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/25/2017 | $87,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/06/2017 | $94,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 08/29/1997 | $34,900 | Sold | 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
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,178 |
| Assessment | $135,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 237 E 15th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.12 | Single-Family Home | $75,000 | 02/23/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,037 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $91,500 | 05/05/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,122 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $50,000 | 06/05/26 | 2 | 1 | 768 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 11/19/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,380 |
Home facts updated by county records
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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 237 E 15th St
- What is 237 E 15th St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $158,500.
- What is the price history for 237 E 15th St?237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $85,000 in April 2018.
- 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 $211K. That is up $5.03K from the prior month.
- How big is the lot at 237 E 15th St?The lot at 237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.09 acres (4,008 sq ft).
- Does 237 E 15th St have a garage?Yes, 237 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

