261 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

261 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,186 sqft

$100,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $583/mo*
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$100,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $583/mo*
Refinance Your Home
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.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
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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
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
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
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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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

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  • Paula Cuffee
    "You wouldn’t like how it seems everybody has a dog in the neighborhood, it wouldn’t be a quiet walk."
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261 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,186 sqft single-family home built in 1904. 261 E 17th St is located in Capitol East, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. The current Trulia Estimate for 261 E 17th St is $100,200.