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 511 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 511 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $178,800 .

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 511 E 16th St?

The closest schools to 511 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 511 E 16th St?

The lot at 511 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$178,800

Trulia Estimate

Studio

511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $1,231/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$179K

Since last month

$24K (+15.8%)

Since last year

$28K (-13.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +75% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$179K
August 2026	$177K
July 2026	$154K
June 2026	$182K
May 2026	$156K
April 2026	$177K
March 2026	$171K
February 2026	$174K
January 2026	$164K
2025
December 2025	$160K
November 2025	$154K
October 2025	$159K
September 2025	$180K
August 2025	$207K
July 2025	$165K
June 2025	$183K
May 2025	$175K
April 2025	$177K
March 2025	$177K
February 2025	$178K
January 2025	$167K
2024
December 2024	$178K
November 2024	$177K
October 2024	$145K
September 2024	$157K
August 2024	$164K
July 2024	$159K
June 2024	$176K
May 2024	$177K
April 2024	$139K
March 2024	$174K
February 2024	$163K
January 2024	$144K
2023
December 2023	$183K
November 2023	$192K
October 2023	$172K
September 2023	$168K
August 2023	$157K
July 2023	$154K
June 2023	$176K
May 2023	$206K
April 2023	$207K
March 2023	$217K
February 2023	$204K
January 2023	$210K
2022
December 2022	$217K
November 2022	$230K
October 2022	$239K
September 2022	$245K
August 2022	$222K
July 2022	$208K
June 2022	$216K
May 2022	$210K
April 2022	$200K
March 2022	$197K
February 2022	$170K
January 2022	$175K
2021
December 2021	$168K
November 2021	$166K
October 2021	$162K
September 2021	$159K
August 2021	$154K
June 2021	$152K
May 2021	$203K
April 2021	$180K
March 2021	$186K
February 2021	$189K
January 2021	$194K
2020
December 2020	$227K
November 2020	$237K
October 2020	$235K
September 2020	$217K
August 2020	$186K
July 2020	$193K
May 2020	$202K
April 2020	$178K
March 2020	$174K
February 2020	$166K
January 2020	$165K
2019
December 2019	$173K
November 2019	$175K
October 2019	$176K
September 2019	$167K
August 2019	$133K
July 2019	$160K
June 2019	$167K
May 2019	$131K
April 2019	$100K
March 2019	$113K
February 2019	$126K
January 2019	$123K
2018
December 2018	$118K
November 2018	$117K
October 2018	$109K
September 2018	$107K
August 2018	$105K
July 2018	$82K
June 2018	$82K
May 2018	$76K
April 2018	$74K
March 2018	$70K
February 2018	$75K
January 2018	$67K
2017
December 2017	$94K
November 2017	$81K
October 2017	$72K
September 2017	$84K
August 2017	$73K
July 2017	$71K
June 2017	$76K
May 2017	$70K
April 2017	$71K
March 2017	$69K
February 2017	$65K
January 2017	$62K
2016
December 2016	$74K
November 2016	$79K
October 2016	$88K
September 2016	$102K

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
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940

Home facts updated by county records

Local Information

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Single-Family Home

About this House

This single-family home is located at 511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 511 E 16th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has a lot size of 1742 sqft.

511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a studio single-family home in Capitol East. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $178,800, with a rent estimate of $1,392/month.

Home Details for 511 E 16th St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1742 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$10	$500

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 511 E 16th St

What is 511 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 511 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $178,800.
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 511 E 16th St?
The closest schools to 511 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 511 E 16th St?
The lot at 511 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft).