Enjoy plenty of space in the 4 bedroom 2 full bath home with almost 2,000 sq ft of living space. This home has a huge kitchen with new cabinets, counter tops, and appliances and a dining area just off the kitchen for plenty of entertaining space. There are two large bedrooms on the main level and two more upstairs with a large laundry room and another bonus room on the upper level. There is a full bath on each level and the home has separate heating and cooling for each level. The furnaces and AC's are brand new along with the water heater. Also for a piece of mind this home offer new paint on the interior, new vinyl siding, and all new windows. Outside you will find a large yard and an oversized two car garage and a prime location close to the interstate, downtown, East Village, or the new Capitol District!!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (11/17)
$235,000
1655 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
4beds
1,978sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Entertaining spaceLarge bedroomsNew windowsLarge yardNew vinyl sidingBonus roomOversized two car garage
- 60 days |
- 497 |
- 53 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 23, 2025 at 10:00pm
Listed by:
Nick Stephenson (515)508-9087,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 728441
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,978
- Total interior livable area: 1,978 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 70 x 171
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04005554000000
- Zoning: N3C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $146,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,134
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 60 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $235,000-2.1%$119/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #728441 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #728441 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Listing removed | $240,000$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721258 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721258 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Pending sale | $240,000$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721258 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,364 +0.9% | $146,300 |
| 2023 | $2,342 +0.9% | $146,300 +31.1% |
| 2022 | $2,320 +8.3% | $111,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,308/mo
Principal & interest
$911
Property taxes
$315
Home insurance
$82
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Capitol East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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