1 day on Rocket
$1,888 Closing Credit¹
#717744, Ingrid Williams, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts
$135,000 List price
1649 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA 50316
$1,603
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 baths
1,333 sqft
0.3 acres
$101 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1649 Capitol Ave
Investor or first time home buyer here is your chance to bring this property to the next level with your own touch ups so you can gain equity. Some work has ben done recently like siding shingles and HVAC. This home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on each level. The access to alley and large lot makes this home more attractive to you. Let's taco ?? about it yaih!!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,333 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.275 Acres
Year built1905
MLS #717628
Summary
- Appliances: Dryer, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $135,000
- Price/SqFt: $101
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,516
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Drive Eeast of Se 14Th St, than East to Capitol Ave.
- Year Built: 1905
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,333 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.275 Acres
- MLS Number: 717628
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty South
- Office Phone: (515) 229-7723
- Listing Agent: Liz Zamora
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2025 Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. All Rights Reserved
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 5/11/2025, 12:55:27 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹
$135,000
1649 Capitol Ave
$1,603
closing credit¹
Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!
Seller rebate
0.5% sale price²
Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2013 | Home Sold | $85,000 |
| Oct 09, 2007 | Home Sold | $83,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,500 | $1,516 |
| 2021 | $77,000 | $1,516 |
| 2020 | $67,300 | $1,516 |
| 2019 | $67,300 | $1,272 |
| 2018 | $56,500 | $1,272 |
| 2017 | $56,500 | $1,186 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Capitol View Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.2 mi
•320 E 16th St
1
Carver Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•705 E University Ave
2
Phillips Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•1701 Lay St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,781. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
61%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
27%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
23%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
White Castle
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Kia
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rock
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
Similar homes for sale
$1,663 Closing Credit¹
#714657, Jeffrey Hagel, Listing Office: Jeff Hagel Real Estate
$1,603 Closing Credit¹
#704987, Kathy Swanson, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts
$1,651 Closing Credit¹
#714056, Rene Soldwisch, Listing Office: Zealty Home Advisors
$2,357 Closing Credit¹
#711954, George Archer, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts
$2,196 Closing Credit¹
#709810, John Haluska, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
$2,362 Closing Credit¹
#713796, Katie Stiles, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
$2,849 Closing Credit¹
#709936, Burgos, David, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM
$2,731 Closing Credit¹
#711532, Darson Grantham, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM
$2,611 Closing Credit¹
#715936, Kenneth Mwirichia, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM
Frequently asked questions
About 1649 Capitol Ave
The listing price of 1649 Capitol Ave property is $135,000.
The property 1649 Capitol Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.
Active Listing: 1649 Capitol Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1649 Capitol Ave are: Capitol View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Carver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Phillips Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,516 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 3, 2013 for $85,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1649 Capitol Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1649 Capitol Ave is 1,333 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1649 Capitol Ave is 1905.
This home is located at 1649 Capitol Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol East neighborhood. This 1,333 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $135,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 141 sold below and more than 58 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7.2% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 41 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $215,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.