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

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.

What are the closest schools to 509 E 16th St?

The closest schools to 509 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).

How big is the lot at 509 E 16th St?

The lot at 509 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

509 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

1 Bed
1 Bath
740 sqft

1 Bed

1 Bath

740 sqft

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
613 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$185,800	3	2	1,180	Off Market
621 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.11	$82,400	2	1	868	Off Market
1605 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$88,000	2	1	971	Off Market
1607 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$165,800	3	1.5	1,155	Off Market
1613 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.11	$108,400	2	1	1,122	Off Market
1615 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.11	$122,000	4	1	1,227	Off Market
1610 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$156,800	Studio	2	2,169	Off Market
1628 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$143,100	4	1	1,182	Off Market
1626 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$118,700	2	1	952	Off Market
1634 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$102,000	2	1	798	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1897

Living Area

740 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 509 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 509 E 16th 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 740 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1742 sqft and was built in 1897.

509 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 740 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1897. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $827/month.

Home Details for 509 E 16th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1897
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1742 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2023	$44	$2,300

Home facts updated by county records

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.

Paula Cuffee
Resident
11mo ago
"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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Frequently asked questions about 509 E 16th St

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.
What are the closest schools to 509 E 16th St?
The closest schools to 509 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA are Capitol View Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 2/10), East High School (rated 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (rated 3/10).
How big is the lot at 509 E 16th St?
The lot at 509 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft).