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OFF MARKET

261 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,186 sqft

$94,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

$94,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,186 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 261 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 261 E 17th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,186 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5052 sqft and was built in 1904.

261 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,186 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1904. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $94,300, with a rent estimate of $1,302/month.

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Parking

Garage

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A/C

Heating only

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None

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 261 E 17th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1904
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5052 sqft

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,482
Assessment	$95,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 261 E 17th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1838 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$20,000	02/02/26	2	1	1,264
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122

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SOLD
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Century 21 Signature
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