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OFF MARKET

238 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,357 sqft

$162,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 16, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,105/mo*

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$162,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 16, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,105/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,357 sqft

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This single-family home is located at 238 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 238 E 16th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,357 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5967 sqft and was built in 1907.

238 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,357 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1907. It last sold for $81,500 on Apr 30, 2007. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $162,700, with a rent estimate of $1,792/month.

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Parking

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Outdoor

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A/C

Heating only

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None

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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 238 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5967 sqft

Price History for 238 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/30/2007	$81,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/30/2007 Contract Date 04/25/2007 County Transfer Tax $130 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	$2,132
Assessment	$132,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 238 E 16th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
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