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 98 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 98 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $245,600 .

What is the price history for 98 E 16th St?

98 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $500 in March 2009.

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.

How big is the lot at 98 E 16th St?

The lot at 98 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

Does 98 E 16th St have a garage?

Yes, 98 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$245,600

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 sqft

98 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East

Est. Refi. Payment $1,651/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 17, 2009 for $500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$246K

Since last month

$3K (+1.3%)

Since last year

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last sale

$244K (+48,880%)

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 +183% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$245K
July 2026	$242K
June 2026	$239K
May 2026	$242K
April 2026	$239K
March 2026	$247K
February 2026	$237K
January 2026	$233K
2025
December 2025	$237K
November 2025	$241K
October 2025	$235K
September 2025	$241K
August 2025	$247K
July 2025	$251K
June 2025	$241K
May 2025	$244K
April 2025	$239K
March 2025	$238K
February 2025	$237K
January 2025	$226K
2024
December 2024	$242K
November 2024	$247K
October 2024	$252K
September 2024	$252K
August 2024	$249K
July 2024	$261K
June 2024	$259K
May 2024	$267K
April 2024	$263K
March 2024	$263K
February 2024	$249K
January 2024	$248K
2023
December 2023	$256K
November 2023	$260K
October 2023	$254K
September 2023	$262K
August 2023	$264K
July 2023	$272K
June 2023	$265K
May 2023	$252K
April 2023	$249K
March 2023	$240K
February 2023	$233K
January 2023	$233K
2022
December 2022	$230K
November 2022	$233K
October 2022	$247K
September 2022	$251K
August 2022	$256K
July 2022	$263K
June 2022	$267K
May 2022	$265K
April 2022	$241K
March 2022	$208K
February 2022	$156K
January 2022	$159K
2021
December 2021	$164K
November 2021	$166K
October 2021	$168K
September 2021	$168K
August 2021	$163K
July 2021	$148K
May 2021	$181K
April 2021	$181K
March 2021	$177K
February 2021	$177K
January 2021	$180K
2020
December 2020	$180K
November 2020	$184K
October 2020	$186K
September 2020	$186K
August 2020	$184K
July 2020	$183K
June 2020	$179K
May 2020	$177K
April 2020	$170K
March 2020	$170K
February 2020	$169K
January 2020	$171K
2019
December 2019	$174K
November 2019	$178K
October 2019	$182K
September 2019	$179K
August 2019	$178K
July 2019	$180K
June 2019	$179K
May 2019	$179K
April 2019	$176K
March 2019	$166K
February 2019	$148K
January 2019	$137K
2018
December 2018	$137K
November 2018	$127K
October 2018	$121K
September 2018	$118K
August 2018	$115K
July 2018	$106K
June 2018	$92K
May 2018	$83K
April 2018	$86K
March 2018	$83K
February 2018	$73K
January 2018	$87K
2017
December 2017	$103K
November 2017	$93K
October 2017	$85K
September 2017	$83K
August 2017	$87K
July 2017	$64K
June 2017	$70K
May 2017	$64K
April 2017	$68K
March 2017	$68K
February 2017	$68K
January 2017	$64K
2016
December 2016	$77K
November 2016	$80K
October 2016	$92K
September 2016	$91K
August 2016	$87K

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
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.48	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380

Home facts updated by county records

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 98 E 16th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2019

Living Area

1,800 sqft

Price/Sqft

$136

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 98 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 98 E 16th St is in the Capitol East neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,800 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8712 sqft and was built in 2019.

98 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home in Capitol East, built in 2019. It last sold for $500 on Mar 17, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $245,600, with a rent estimate of $1,734/month.

Home Details for 98 E 16th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Piers
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2019
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: manufactured

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 17, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,294	$180,300

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
4 Reviews

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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.

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11mo ago
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Frequently asked questions about 98 E 16th St

What is 98 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 98 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $245,600.
What is the price history for 98 E 16th St?
98 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $500 in March 2009.
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.
How big is the lot at 98 E 16th St?
The lot at 98 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).
Does 98 E 16th St have a garage?
Yes, 98 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.