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

$111,000

Trulia Estimate

    716 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

    Capitol East
    Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 23, 2026 for $45,000 (15% below list price)

    Home Value

    Trulia Estimate
    $111K
    Since last month
    Increased$4K (+3.4%)
    Since last year
    Increased$26K (+30.6%)
    Since last sale
    Increased$66K (+147.6%)
    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 +67% in the last 10 years
    MonthEstimated value
    2026
    August 2026$111K
    June 2026$108K
    May 2026$97K
    April 2026$85K
    March 2026$80K
    February 2026$79K
    January 2026$72K
    2025
    2024
    2023
    2022
    2021
    2020
    2019
    2018
    2017
    2016

    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
    0.16
    Lot/Land
    $18,000
    01/19/26
    -
    -
    0.80
    Lot/Land
    $23,000
    10/07/25
    -
    -
    0.98
    Lot/Land
    $27,500
    04/14/26
    -
    -
    1.29
    Lot/Land
    $33,100
    01/27/26
    -
    -
    1.64
    Lot/Land
    $33,000
    10/31/25
    -
    -
    1.59
    Lot/Land
    $32,500
    12/30/25
    -
    -
    1.56
    Lot/Land
    $25,000
    05/20/26
    -
    -
    1.41
    Lot/Land
    $105,000
    09/25/25
    -
    -

    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
    0.01
    $160,700
    2
    1.5
    768
    Off Market
    0.04
    $91,800
    2
    1
    832
    Off Market
    0.10
    $141,400
    3
    1
    1,242
    Off Market
    0.12
    $168,000
    3
    1
    1,193
    Recently Sold
    0.08
    $129,000
    3
    2
    1,097
    Recently Sold
    0.13
    $163,700
    3
    1.5
    1,086
    Off Market
    0.13
    $80,000
    2
    1
    1,085
    Recently Sold
    0.16
    $153,600
    3
    1
    1,037
    Off Market
    0.16
    $168,900
    3
    2
    660
    Recently Sold
    0.16
    $18,000
    -
    -
    -
    Recently Sold
    0.16
    $141,900
    Studio
    -
    660
    Off Market

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 716 E 18th St.
    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    Home Highlights

    Property Type
    Lot/Land

    About this House

    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). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $111,000, with a rent estimate of $905/month.
    Last check for updates: about 4 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

    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

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Jan 23, 2026
    Source: DMMLS #722493
    Sold
    $45,000
    Jan 6, 2026
    Source: DMMLS #722493
    Pending
    $53,000
    Nov 26, 2025
    Source: DMMLS #722493
    PriceChange
    $53,000
    Price increased by 15%
    Jul 17, 2025
    Source: DMMLS #722493
    Listed For Sale
    $46,000
    Oct 18, 2024
    Source: DMMLS #698169
    ListingRemoved
    $46,500

    Market trends in Des Moines

    Last updated July 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $215K
    $3.57K
    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.2%
    0.1%
    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $191
    $0
    MoM
    Available listings
    1022
    12
    MoM

    Neighborhood Overview

    Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

    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
      "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 716 E 18th St

    • What is 716 E 18th St estimated to be worth?
      Trulia's estimated value for 716 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $111,000.
    • What is the price history for 716 E 18th St?
      716 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $45,000 in January 2026.
    • 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.

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