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OFF MARKET

249 E 15th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,288 sqft

$184,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,251/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$184,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,251/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,288 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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A/C

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HOA

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Description

Updated kitchen, newer carpet and paint, roof 2002, original woodwork, fenced yard, LR & DR, security system, all appliances.

249 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,288 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1910. It last sold for $188,000 on May 26, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $184,900, with a rent estimate of $1,602/month.

Home Details for 249 E 15th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6011 sqft

Price History for 249 E 15th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/26/2020	$188,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/26/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/03/2009	$69,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/24/2009	$69,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,000 (-8%)
12/07/2008	$75,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-12%)
10/16/2008	$85,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$2,566
Assessment	$146,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 249 E 15th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $148,800
2 bd
1 ba
1,419 sqft
245 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
1,288 sqft
241 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $160,300
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,419 sqft
237 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,200
4 bd
1 ba
1,472 sqft
1513 Dean Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $117,700
2 bd
1 ba
908 sqft
240 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $113,200
2 bd
1 ba
756 sqft
246 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
3 bd
1 ba
1,543 sqft
1500 E Court Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $150,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,580 sqft
224 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $101,000
2 bd
1 ba
970 sqft
220 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $156,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,712 sqft
218 Astor St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $292,900
5 bd
3 ba
2,300 sqft
1518 E Court Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $165,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,292 sqft
1512 E Court Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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