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

294 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 757 sqft

$105,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $741/mo*
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$105,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $741/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
757 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This single-family home is located at 294 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 294 E 17th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 757 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 2918 sqft and was built in 1880.
294 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 757 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1880. It last sold for $55,000 on Jan 31, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2023 with an asking price of $920 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 3, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $105,200, with a rent estimate of $946/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 294 E 17th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1880Year Updated: 1986
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2918 sqft

Price History for 294 E 17th St

DatePriceEventSource
09/03/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
08/18/2023$920Listed For RentZillow Rentals
08/11/2023ListingRemovedDMMLS #677801
07/26/2023$99,500PriceChange
DMMLS #677801
07/07/2023$105,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #677801
01/31/2023$55,000Sold
DMMLS #661599
12/13/2022$69,000PendingRE/MAX Central #661599
12/12/2022$69,000PendingToActiveRE/MAX Central #661599
12/12/2022$69,000PendingDMMLS #661599
11/11/2022$69,000PriceChange
DMMLS #661599
10/24/2022$79,000PriceChange
DMMLS #661599
10/07/2022$89,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #661599
08/22/2018$51,000Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$1,046
Assessment$59,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 294 E 17th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$75,000
02/23/26
2
1
1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$50,000
06/05/26
2
1
768
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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    "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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