913 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

913 E Washington Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 912 sqft

$134,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026

$134,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 30, 2026
3 Beds
1 Bath
912 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1870
Living Area
912 sqft
Price/Sqft
$147
Parking
Garage

About this House

3 bedrooms and a 2 car garage for a great price! Many new upgrades include siding, furnace, basement wall and more! 1 bedroom and bath on the main floor and 2 smaller bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Great location close to parks and downtown. Would be a great starter home for a young or small family or even a rental. There isn't much out there at this price, schedule a showing today!
913 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home in Capitol Park, built in 1870. It last sold for the $150,000 asking price on Dec 29, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $134,100, with a rent estimate of $1,449/month.

Home Details for 913 E Washington Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 912 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One Half

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 41

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1870
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11001339000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $150,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Dec 05 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: 912 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3963.96 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Contract, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 684394Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 729-4858Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11001339000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listed by Tony Schubert, (515) 729-4858
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with: Junior Ibarra, (515) 497-8133, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Co-Buyer's Agent: Mariela Mendoza, (515) 612-3389, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#684394

Price History for 913 E Washington Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/29/2023$150,000Sold
DMMLS #684394
12/05/2023$150,000PendingDMMLS #684394
10/25/2023$150,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #684394
12/30/2010$65,000Sold
N/A
10/20/2008$18,000Sold
DMMLS #328485
06/24/2008$29,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/16/2008$34,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/08/2005$61,500Sold
N/A
03/11/1998$22,000Sold
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$2,092
Assessment$115,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 913 E Washington Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1416 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$98,000
11/14/25
3
1
875
1803 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$180,000
06/01/26
2
1
831
819 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$128,000
05/28/26
2
1
980
1822 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$144,900
10/20/25
3
1
1,090
105 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$139,000
11/14/25
3
1.5
1,104
1511 York St, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$190,000
09/19/25
2
1
873

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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Park
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What Locals Say about Capitol Park

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say kids play outside

  • 40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 17 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Anastasia O.
    "Schools are so so and beware of kids who like to steal. There are some definite problems. Be sure to stay on top of where your kids and what they’re doing."
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  • Timi A.
    "It is a nice area to live and it is a nice area to grow business and to rise kids. I like living in this neighborhood because their is a lot of job opportunity and their is a lot big fun things to do . "
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  • Christopher
    "It is located close to the Capitol, Marina and Union Park. Close to I-235 and the bike trail head which allows me to get anywhere I want quickly."
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  • Joseph H.
    "Street ends at river so the block is very close association of homeowners and very child-friendly. Off riverwalk bike path and minutes walk to Union Park. "
    1
    Flag

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