$109,000

1710 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA 50316

$1,294
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 bath
720 sqft
0.1 acres
$151 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1710 Capitol Ave

Centrally located close to downtown and easy access to all points in Des Moines. This little charmer has original wood flooring. An oversized shower in the updated bathroom off the primary bedroom with a second bedroom that would be a great guest room or office. The backyard is the place to be this summer, with a deck and fenced in area for all your outdoor adventures.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size720 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1039 Acres
Year built1917
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #714433
Garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: 714433
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 777-4676
  • Listing Agent: Kathy Lukenbill

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 28, 2021
Home Sold
$90,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$63,500$900
2021$49,500$900
2020$43,500$900
2019$43,500$744
2018$36,700$744
2017$36,700$682

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

1.3 mi

1701 Lay St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

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. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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 SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1710 Capitol Ave

This home is located at 1710 Capitol Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol East neighborhood. This 720 square foot home, which was built in 1917, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $109,000.

In March 2025 more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 42 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 124 were sold below. In March 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025 median list price was $215,179 and the average listing age was 47 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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