$1,508 Closing Credit¹
#713740, Abbey Gilroy, Listing office: Coterie Real Estate
$117,500 List price
208 E 16th St Des Moines, IA 50316
$1,395
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,037 sqft
0.1 acres
$113 / sqft
House
Property details
About 208 E 16th St
With some work make this house your own with all the nice features it has to offer. Selling As Is. The main level has original hardwood floors throughout. Huge living room with a fire place and a formal dining room right next to it. The upstairs features an oversized bedroom with double closet space. Newer furnace and water heater in the unfinished basement. On the backside, you'll find a 3 seasons porch and a small office space right next to the garage.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,037 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.137 Acres
Year built1916
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #720390
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $117,500
- Price/SqFt: $113
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,468
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From SE 14th St North bound, turn east on E Court Ave and left on E 16th St. House will be third from corner on the left side.
- Year Built: 1916
- Living Area: 1,037 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.137 Acres
- MLS Number: 720390
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: EXP Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (515) 720-9590
- Listing Agent: Corona, Sergio
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2016 | Home Sold | $58,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,100 | $1,468 |
| 2021 | $74,400 | $1,468 |
| 2020 | $65,400 | $1,468 |
| 2019 | $65,400 | $1,226 |
| 2018 | $54,800 | $1,226 |
| 2017 | $54,800 | $1,160 |
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
1
McKinley Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.4 mi
•1610 SE 6th 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 $23,780. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
62%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
48%
Single, No Kids
26%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
21%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing- UFC
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
Burger King
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Buick
Cadillac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Jazz
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 208 E 16th St
The listing price of 208 E 16th St property is $117,500.
The property 208 E 16th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.
Active Listing: 208 E 16th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 208 E 16th St are: Capitol View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Carver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks 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 $1,468 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 29, 2016 for $58,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 208 E 16th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 208 E 16th St is 1,037 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 208 E 16th St is 1916.
This home is located at 208 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol East neighborhood. This 1,037 square foot home, which was built in 1916, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $117,500.
Des Moines, IA housing market in May 2025 saw over 61 listings sold above listed price, more than 69 sold at listed price and over 143 sold below. In May 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.9% more homes for sale than in April. Listings spent 42 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $215,247 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.