718 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

718 E 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 768 sqft

$164,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,114/mo*
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$164,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,114/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
768 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Cozy bungalow with lots of updates! New flooring, paint. Nice enclosed front porch. Kitchen has new SS appliances, range is on order. Main bath has been updated and a ½ bath added. Seller will consider a home warranty with an acceptable offer. Nice small low maint. yard to give you more time to spend with friends and family. Nice Park across the street for children and pets.

House next door owned by NFC. They are getting bids to tear it down.
718 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 1919. It last sold for the $158,888 asking price on Sep 21, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2019 with an asking price of $875 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $164,400, with a rent estimate of $1,225/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 718 E 18th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 768 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, StoveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 169

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1919
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow,Craftsman
Building
Construction Materials: Metal SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 04005884000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $158,888
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Aug 16 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 768 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3397.68 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 668194Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 453-7200Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-04005884000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by WAYNE DEPENNING, (515) 453-7200
BHHS First Realty Westown
Bought with: Kathy Miller, (515) 499-0823, RE/MAX Precision
Co-Buyer's Agent: Ingrid Williams, (515) 371-5277, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#668194

Price History for 718 E 18th St

DatePriceEventSource
09/21/2023$158,888Sold
DMMLS #668194
08/16/2023$158,888PendingDMMLS #668194
06/06/2023$158,888PriceChange
DMMLS #668194
02/27/2023$168,888Listed For SaleDMMLS #668194
07/22/2022$61,000Sold
DMMLS #654619
06/23/2022$59,900PendingDMMLS #654619
06/21/2022$59,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #654619
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
09/06/2019$800ListingRemovedN/A
08/31/2019$800PriceChange
N/A
08/07/2019$875Listed For RentN/A
03/18/2019$875ListingRemovedN/A
03/13/2019$875Listed For RentN/A
11/14/2016$29,900ListingRemovedN/A
09/23/2016$32,900Listed For SaleN/A
07/23/2014$750ListingRemovedN/A
06/28/2014$750PriceChange
N/A
06/26/2014$22,100Sold
DMMLS #434352
06/25/2014$800Listed For RentN/A
04/24/2014$22,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/27/2007$29,000Sold
N/A
05/01/2002$49,500Sold
N/A
11/21/2001$31,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,538
Assessment$107,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 718 E 18th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1236 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$155,000
01/16/26
2
2
768
1929 Burson St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$168,900
05/22/26
3
2
660
1706 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$126,000
07/07/26
2
1
720
1721 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$95,000
01/26/26
2
1
833
1657 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$126,995
09/18/25
2
1
753
1804 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$164,900
03/04/26
2
2
1,126
1621 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$170,000
07/02/26
2
1
1,045
2057 Maple St, Des Moines, IA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$165,000
05/27/26
2
1
780
1719 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$55,000
10/24/25
2
1
681
1910 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$140,000
08/29/25
2
1
768

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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

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