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 243 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 243 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $91,600 .

What is the price history for 243 E 16th St?

243 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $8,000 in May 1994.

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 243 E 16th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 243 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 243 E 16th St?

The lot at 243 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,183 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

243 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,096 sqft

$91,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $662/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$91,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $662/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,096 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$91.6K

Since last month

$2K (+1.8%)

Since last year

$10K (+12%)

Since last sale

$85K (+1,058.8%)

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 +94% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$93K
July 2026	$91K
June 2026	$89K
May 2026	$95K
April 2026	$88K
March 2026	$95K
February 2026	$87K
January 2026	$84K
2025
December 2025	$85K
November 2025	$89K
October 2025	$84K
September 2025	$83K
August 2025	$83K
July 2025	$87K
June 2025	$76K
May 2025	$72K
April 2025	$67K
March 2025	$68K
February 2025	$66K
January 2025	$64K
2024
December 2024	$65K
November 2024	$67K
October 2024	$77K
September 2024	$77K
August 2024	$77K
July 2024	$85K
June 2024	$88K
May 2024	$94K
April 2024	$93K
March 2024	$88K
February 2024	$80K
January 2024	$79K
2023
December 2023	$78K
November 2023	$83K
October 2023	$79K
September 2023	$79K
August 2023	$83K
July 2023	$81K
June 2023	$86K
May 2023	$85K
April 2023	$80K
March 2023	$76K
February 2023	$71K
January 2023	$74K
2022
December 2022	$74K
November 2022	$79K
October 2022	$86K
September 2022	$89K
July 2022	$95K
June 2022	$99K
May 2022	$97K
April 2022	$87K
March 2022	$74K
February 2022	$59K
January 2022	$60K
2021
December 2021	$59K
November 2021	$61K
October 2021	$63K
September 2021	$61K
August 2021	$63K
July 2021	$67K
June 2021	$79K
May 2021	$97K
April 2021	$99K
March 2021	$96K
February 2021	$92K
January 2021	$83K
2020
December 2020	$78K
November 2020	$80K
October 2020	$82K
September 2020	$77K
August 2020	$75K
July 2020	$76K
June 2020	$69K
May 2020	$74K
January 2020	$64K
2019
December 2019	$68K
November 2019	$64K
October 2019	$71K
September 2019	$70K
August 2019	$72K
July 2019	$78K
June 2019	$82K
May 2019	$81K
April 2019	$78K
March 2019	$81K
February 2019	$83K
January 2019	$78K
2018
December 2018	$84K
November 2018	$82K
October 2018	$81K
September 2018	$75K
August 2018	$75K
July 2018	$58K
June 2018	$60K
May 2018	$57K
April 2018	$61K
March 2018	$57K
February 2018	$56K
January 2018	$53K
2017
December 2017	$65K
November 2017	$55K
October 2017	$54K
September 2017	$52K
August 2017	$53K
July 2017	$61K
June 2017	$59K
May 2017	$51K
April 2017	$49K
March 2017	$44K
February 2017	$39K
January 2017	$43K
2016
December 2016	$40K
November 2016	$41K
October 2016	$40K
September 2016	$44K
August 2016	$48K

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	0.07	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	0.24	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940

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
247 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	-	2	1	960	Off Market
251 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$133,200	4	1	1,283	Off Market
251 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$147,900	3	1	1,012	Off Market
249 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$97,000	2	1	840	Off Market
243 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$101,900	2	1	784	Off Market
239 Astor St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$113,200	2	1	814	Off Market
239 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$150,400	3	1	1,213	Off Market
235 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$117,300	2	1	816	Off Market
231 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$140,200	3	2	1,008	Off Market
227 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$103,900	2	1	960	Off Market
223 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$132,500	2	1	864	Off Market
219 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$135,400	3	1	1,060	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1902

Living Area

1,096 sqft

Price/Sqft

$84

About this House

This single-family home is located at 243 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 243 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 1,096 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5183 sqft and was built in 1902.

243 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,096 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1902. It last sold for $8,000 on May 25, 1994. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $91,600, with a rent estimate of $1,478/month.

Home Details for 243 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1902
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5183 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 25, 1994 Source: N/A	Sold	$8,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,276	$72,600

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

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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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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 243 E 16th St

What is 243 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 243 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $91,600.
What is the price history for 243 E 16th St?
243 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $8,000 in May 1994.
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 243 E 16th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 243 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 243 E 16th St?
The lot at 243 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,183 sq ft).