716 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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SOLD
JAN 23, 2026

716 E 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

    $45,000

    Last Sold: Jan 23, 2026
    15% below list $53K
    Est. Refi. Payment $360/mo*
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    $45,000

    Last Sold: Jan 23, 2026
    15% below list $53K
    Est. Refi. Payment $360/mo*
    Refinance Your Home

    Local Information

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    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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    Description

    Looking for a small office or workspace? Discover the potential of this versatile property located on the east side of Des Moines, just minutes from downtown and directly across the street from a park. With multiple possible uses, the site includes two parcels—7824-02-131-014 and 7824-02-131-015—and features a garage equipped with electricity, heating and cooling that could easily be converted into an office or workspace. Whether you're looking to build, invest, or create a functional business setup, this location offers flexibility and convenience.
    716 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a lot/land in Capitol East. It last sold for $45,000 on Jan 23, 2026 (15% below the $53,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $905/month.

    Home Highlights

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    Outdoor
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    HOA
    None
    Price/Sqft
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    Listed
    171 days ago

    Home Details for 716 E 18th St

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Electricity Available
    Gas & Electric
    Has Electric on Property

    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Public Sewer

    Days on Market

    Cumulative Days on Market: 167

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 040/05880003002

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $53,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Tue Jan 06 2026

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Closed

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Des Moines

    HOA

    Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 9586 sqft

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 722493Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 897-9027Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-04005880003002-R-N
    Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
    Listed by Karla Alaniz, (515) 897-9027
    Keller Williams Realty GDM
    Junior Ibarra, (515) 497-8133
    Keller Williams Realty GDM
    Bought with: Cathy McAulay, (515) 974-9071, Century 21 Signature
    Co-Buyer's Agent: Lynette Williamson, (515) 250-1155, Century 21 Signature
    Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
    Source: DMMLS, MLS#722493

    Price History for 716 E 18th St

    DatePriceEventSource
    01/23/2026$45,000Sold
    DMMLS #722493
    01/06/2026$53,000PendingDMMLS #722493
    11/26/2025$53,000PriceChange
    DMMLS #722493
    07/17/2025$46,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #722493
    10/18/2024$46,500ListingRemovedDMMLS #698169
    06/28/2024$46,500Listed For SaleDMMLS #698169
    11/02/2022$45,640Sold
    N/A
    10/04/2004$1,776Sold
    N/A
    06/21/2002$51,500Sold
    N/A
    06/22/2001$29,500Sold
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    10/27/1998$42,500Sold
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    Market trends in Des Moines

    Last updated June 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $211K
    $5.03K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.1%
    0.4%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $191
    $4    MoM
    Available listings
    1009
    2    MoM
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    Property Tax and Assessment

    Year2025
    Tax$322
    Assessment$18,000
    Home facts updated by county records

    Comparable Sales for 716 E 18th St

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Burson St, Des Moines, IA
    0.16
    Lot/Land
    $18,000
    01/19/26
    -
    -
    56 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA
    0.48
    Lot/Land
    $30,000
    07/15/25
    -
    -
    E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA
    0.80
    Lot/Land
    $23,000
    10/07/25
    -
    -
    1310 E 25th Ct, Des Moines, IA
    0.98
    Lot/Land
    $27,500
    04/14/26
    -
    -
    506 SE 10th St, Des Moines, IA
    1.29
    Lot/Land
    $33,100
    01/27/26
    -
    -
    655 SE 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA
    1.64
    Lot/Land
    $33,000
    10/31/25
    -
    -
    2551 Maury St, Des Moines, IA
    1.59
    Lot/Land
    $32,500
    12/30/25
    -
    -

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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

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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