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 307 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 307 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $125,100 .

What is the price history for 307 E 16th St?

307 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $39,500 in January 1997.

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 307 E 16th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 307 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 307 E 16th St?

The lot at 307 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,708 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

307 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,048 sqft

$125,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $876/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$125,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $876/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,048 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$125K

Since last month

$200 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$600 (-0.5%)

Since last sale

$85K (+215.9%)

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 +66% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$125K
July 2026	$125K
June 2026	$124K
May 2026	$126K
April 2026	$126K
March 2026	$125K
February 2026	$125K
January 2026	$124K
2025
December 2025	$125K
November 2025	$124K
October 2025	$124K
September 2025	$125K
August 2025	$125K
July 2025	$126K
June 2025	$126K
May 2025	$126K
April 2025	$125K
March 2025	$97K
February 2025	$94K
January 2025	$91K
2024
December 2024	$91K
November 2024	$93K
October 2024	$108K
September 2024	$106K
August 2024	$109K
July 2024	$116K
June 2024	$120K
May 2024	$123K
April 2024	$116K
March 2024	$112K
February 2024	$105K
January 2024	$104K
2023
December 2023	$105K
November 2023	$111K
October 2023	$106K
September 2023	$106K
August 2023	$110K
July 2023	$107K
June 2023	$112K
May 2023	$110K
April 2023	$105K
March 2023	$100K
February 2023	$96K
January 2023	$98K
2022
December 2022	$99K
November 2022	$104K
October 2022	$111K
September 2022	$114K
August 2022	$115K
July 2022	$119K
June 2022	$120K
May 2022	$117K
April 2022	$110K
March 2022	$100K
February 2022	$87K
January 2022	$88K
2021
December 2021	$87K
November 2021	$90K
October 2021	$93K
September 2021	$93K
August 2021	$97K
July 2021	$101K
June 2021	$109K
May 2021	$117K
April 2021	$111K
March 2021	$113K
February 2021	$113K
January 2021	$108K
2020
December 2020	$101K
November 2020	$105K
October 2020	$113K
September 2020	$102K
August 2020	$97K
July 2020	$97K
June 2020	$92K
May 2020	$93K
April 2020	$90K
March 2020	$86K
February 2020	$87K
January 2020	$90K
2019
December 2019	$93K
November 2019	$92K
October 2019	$89K
September 2019	$88K
August 2019	$95K
July 2019	$98K
June 2019	$97K
May 2019	$95K
April 2019	$88K
March 2019	$91K
February 2019	$92K
January 2019	$95K
2018
December 2018	$96K
November 2018	$90K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$88K
August 2018	$87K
July 2018	$87K
June 2018	$88K
May 2018	$87K
April 2018	$88K
March 2018	$90K
February 2018	$93K
January 2018	$90K
2017
December 2017	$86K
November 2017	$82K
October 2017	$83K
September 2017	$84K
August 2017	$86K
July 2017	$88K
June 2017	$86K
May 2017	$80K
April 2017	$88K
March 2017	$89K
February 2017	$81K
January 2017	$79K
2016
December 2016	$68K
November 2016	$68K
October 2016	$71K
September 2016	$72K
August 2016	$75K

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
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037
1503 E Vine St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$50,000	06/05/26	2	1	768
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122

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
311 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$124,800	3	1	1,082	Off Market
1611 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.11	$144,700	2	1	963	Off Market
1619 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.11	$83,300	3	1	941	Off Market
1631 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.12	$101,000	2	1	638	Off Market
1600 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$173,600	Studio	2	2,040	Off Market
1606 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$165,000	3	2	1,366	Off Market
1614 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$121,600	3	1	1,246	Off Market
1618 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$145,700	3	1	1,342	Off Market
1626 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$170,200	3	1	1,200	Off Market
1630 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$220,100	2	1	1,042	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1918

Living Area

1,048 sqft

Price/Sqft

$119

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 307 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 307 E 16th 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 1,048 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6708 sqft and was built in 1918.

307 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,048 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1918. It last sold for $39,500 on Jan 27, 1997. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $125,100, with a rent estimate of $1,338/month.

Home Details for 307 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6708 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 27, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$39,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,278	$129,100

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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Frequently asked questions about 307 E 16th St

What is 307 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 307 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $125,100.
What is the price history for 307 E 16th St?
307 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $39,500 in January 1997.
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 307 E 16th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 307 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 307 E 16th St?
The lot at 307 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,708 sq ft).