#717867, Liz Zamora, Listing office: Iowa Realty South
$240,000 List price
1655 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA 50316
5 beds
2 full
1,978 sqft
0.3 acres
$121 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1655 Capitol Ave
Welcome home! This newly renovated home is close to the East Village and has everything you need with so much that is new! Enjoy years of maintenance free living with all new windows, new siding, new HVAC including 2 new furnaces and AC units. Space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Convenient laundry on second level. Two car garage and a corner lot. Don't miss this opportunity for a home that checks all the boxes for convenient and comfortable living....
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,978 sqft
Lot size0.275 Acres
Year built1903
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #721258
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Carpet
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Two Story, Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $240,000
- Price/SqFt: $121
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,218
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From E. 14th St. drive East on Capitol Ave. 3 blks to arrive at 1655 Capitol Ave. on your right.
- Year Built: 1903
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,978 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.275 Acres
- MLS Number: 721258
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: ListWithFreedom.com
- Office Phone: (855) 456-4945
- Listing Agent: Kurt Clements
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $146,300 | $2,218 |
| 2021 | $111,600 | $2,218 |
| 2020 | $97,700 | $2,218 |
| 2019 | $97,700 | $1,892 |
| 2018 | $83,200 | $1,892 |
| 2017 | $83,200 | $1,780 |
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. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of 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
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About 1655 Capitol Ave
The listing price of 1655 Capitol Ave property is $240,000.
The property 1655 Capitol Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.
Active Listing: 1655 Capitol Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1655 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 $2,218 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1655 Capitol Ave has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1655 Capitol Ave is 1,978 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1655 Capitol Ave is 1903.
This home is located at 1655 Capitol Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol East neighborhood. This 1,978 square foot home, which was built in 1903, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $240,000.
In June 2025 more than 67 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 78 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 153 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 7%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 38 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $216,801.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.