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 239 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 239 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $149,700 .

What is the price history for 239 E 16th St?

239 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $48,150 in February 2015.

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.

Does 239 E 16th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 239 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 239 E 16th St?

The lot at 239 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,184 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$149,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,213 sqft

239 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $1,040/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 27, 2015 for $48,150

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$150K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$3K (+2.2%)

Since last sale

$102K (+212.1%)

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 +192% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$150K
August 2026	$150K
July 2026	$152K
June 2026	$150K
May 2026	$151K
April 2026	$150K
March 2026	$150K
February 2026	$145K
January 2026	$145K
2025
December 2025	$144K
November 2025	$146K
October 2025	$146K
September 2025	$148K
August 2025	$147K
July 2025	$149K
June 2025	$142K
May 2025	$139K
April 2025	$138K
March 2025	$130K
February 2025	$125K
January 2025	$122K
2024
December 2024	$126K
November 2024	$129K
October 2024	$138K
September 2024	$138K
August 2024	$140K
July 2024	$147K
June 2024	$146K
May 2024	$152K
April 2024	$146K
March 2024	$144K
February 2024	$136K
January 2024	$134K
2023
December 2023	$135K
November 2023	$139K
October 2023	$137K
September 2023	$137K
August 2023	$141K
July 2023	$141K
June 2023	$140K
May 2023	$143K
April 2023	$138K
March 2023	$134K
February 2023	$130K
January 2023	$132K
2022
December 2022	$131K
November 2022	$130K
October 2022	$135K
September 2022	$138K
August 2022	$139K
July 2022	$142K
June 2022	$145K
May 2022	$143K
April 2022	$137K
March 2022	$133K
February 2022	$128K
January 2022	$127K
2021
December 2021	$128K
November 2021	$129K
October 2021	$129K
September 2021	$131K
August 2021	$131K
July 2021	$131K
June 2021	$130K
May 2021	$129K
April 2021	$125K
March 2021	$123K
February 2021	$121K
January 2021	$119K
2020
December 2020	$118K
November 2020	$117K
October 2020	$118K
September 2020	$116K
August 2020	$117K
July 2020	$117K
June 2020	$114K
May 2020	$113K
April 2020	$108K
March 2020	$104K
February 2020	$104K
January 2020	$99K
2019
December 2019	$98K
November 2019	$102K
October 2019	$106K
September 2019	$104K
August 2019	$101K
July 2019	$104K
June 2019	$106K
May 2019	$104K
April 2019	$105K
March 2019	$102K
February 2019	$105K
January 2019	$106K
2018
December 2018	$101K
November 2018	$104K
October 2018	$109K
September 2018	$107K
August 2018	$111K
July 2018	$112K
June 2018	$112K
May 2018	$113K
April 2018	$83K
March 2018	$69K
February 2018	$56K
January 2018	$56K
2017
December 2017	$56K
November 2017	$55K
October 2017	$55K
September 2017	$55K
August 2017	$55K
July 2017	$55K
June 2017	$54K
May 2017	$54K
April 2017	$54K
March 2017	$53K
February 2017	$53K
January 2017	$53K
2016
December 2016	$52K
November 2016	$52K
October 2016	$52K
September 2016	$52K

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
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768

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
243 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$87,900	3	1	1,096	Off Market
247 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	-	2	1	960	Off Market
251 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$130,900	4	1	1,283	Off Market
251 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$149,200	3	1	1,012	Off Market
249 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$96,900	2	1	840	Off Market
243 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$99,200	2	1	784	Off Market
235 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$119,000	2	1	816	Off Market
231 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$136,100	3	2	1,008	Off Market
227 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$101,300	2	1	960	Off Market
223 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$132,800	2	1	864	Off Market
219 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$133,300	3	1	1,060	Off Market
215 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$102,400	2	1	960	Off Market

Local Information

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

-- mins to

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1902

Living Area

1,213 sqft

Price/Sqft

$123

About this House

This single-family home is located at 239 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 239 E 16th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,213 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5184 sqft and was built in 1902.

239 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,213 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1902. It last sold for $48,150 on Feb 27, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $149,700, with a rent estimate of $1,379/month.

Home Details for 239 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1902Year Updated: 1990
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5183 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 27, 2015 Source: DMMLS #446737	Sold	$48,150
Dec 31, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$50,000
May 20, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$48,300
May 16, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$96,000
Jun 4, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$46,000
May 18, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,684	$150,600

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

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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Frequently asked questions about 239 E 16th St

What is 239 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 239 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $149,700.
What is the price history for 239 E 16th St?
239 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $48,150 in February 2015.
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.
Does 239 E 16th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 239 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 239 E 16th St?
The lot at 239 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,184 sq ft).