$89,000

1737 Capitol Ave Des Moines, IA 50316

$1,057
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,252 sqft
0.1 acres
$71 / sqft
House

Property details

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,252 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.137 Acres
Year built1905
MLS #711665

Summary

  • MLS Number: 711665
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Results
  • Office Phone: (515) 480-2995
  • Listing Agent: Tim Fairchild

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$89,000

1737 Capitol Ave

$1,057

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 02, 2008
Home Sold
$52,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$120,600$2,134
2021$94,000$2,134
2020$82,300$2,134
2019$82,300$1,832
2018$68,900$1,832
2017$68,900$1,736

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Capitol View Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.3 mi

320 E 16th St

1

Carver Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 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. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. 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 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 1737 Capitol Ave

This home is located at 1737 Capitol Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol East neighborhood. This 1,252 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $89,000.

Over 16 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 92 listings were sold below the listed price and 37 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.4% between January and February 2025. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $215,530, while the average time on the real estate market was 50 days.

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

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