508 E 19th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
Capitol East- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,015 sqft
$137,800
as of Aug 11, 2026
$137,800
as of Aug 11, 2026
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,015 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,015 sqft
Price/Sqft
$136
About this House
Gather the family in the updated open concept kitchen with center island. White cabinets & granite counters compliment the tiled floor. Meals are a treat in the adjoining, spacious dinning area. There's enough room to run plumbing from the basement for a laundry area. This hom has newer carpet, lighting, windows, furnace, HWH and 3/4 bath of complete marble tile and double canity. Durable metal siding, a shed, newer front steps and covered deck finish out the exterior. Parking is available in the back with alley access. This home is located in the NFC Green Area. Buyers may apply for a forgivable loan through NFC for closing costs and money for additions or repairs up to $12,500.
508 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,015 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1900. It last sold for $102,000 on Jul 24, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $137,800, with a rent estimate of $1,195/month.
Home Details for 508 E 19th St
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Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Tile |
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyMicrowave |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal |
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Year Built Year Built: 1900 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 3659 sqft |
Price History for 508 E 19th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 07/24/2020 | $102,000 | Sold | DMMLS #604788 |
| 06/30/2020 | $108,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 06/25/2020 | $108,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/08/2020 | $112,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 12/02/2019 | $115,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 10/31/2019 | $115,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/31/2019 | $129,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/20/2019 | $124,500 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/01/2019 | $129,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 12/26/2018 | $134,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 05/25/2018 | $40,000 | Sold | DMMLS #548455 |
| 05/09/2018 | $49,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 02/14/2018 | $49,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 11/03/2017 | $55,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/25/2017 | $59,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 02/27/2015 | $62,900 | Sold | N/A |
| 10/18/2012 | $31,000 | Sold | DMMLS #403665 |
| 06/30/2011 | $64,900 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 06/27/2011 | $64,900 | 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
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,424 |
| Assessment | $139,300 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 508 E 19th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.17 | Single-Family Home | $100,000 | 04/14/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,353 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $99,000 | 02/02/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,456 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $89,000 | 07/08/26 | 2 | 1 | 891 |
Home facts updated by county records
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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 508 E 19th St
- What is 508 E 19th St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 508 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA is $137,800.
- What is the price history for 508 E 19th St?508 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $102,000 in July 2020.
- 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 $211K. That is up $5.03K from the prior month.
- Does 508 E 19th St have air conditioning?Yes, 508 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
- How big is the lot at 508 E 19th St?The lot at 508 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.08 acres (3,659 sq ft).

