1526 Capitol Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
4 bd 1 ba 813 sqft Built 1990 Lot 6,621 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$130,000
Sep 8, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2022 | Sold | $130,000 | MLS #655954 |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Listed | $130,000 | MLS #655954 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155,000 | $12,600 | $167,600 | $2,990 |
| 2023 | $137,900 | $11,000 | $148,900 | $2,470 |
| 2022 | $108,200 | $8,900 | $117,100 | $2,450 |
| 2021 | $108,200 | $8,900 | $117,100 | $2,274 |
| 2020 | $95,200 | $7,800 | $103,000 | $2,354 |
| 2019 | $95,200 | $7,800 | $103,000 | $2,046 |
| 2018 | $81,400 | $6,500 | $87,900 | $2,018 |
| 2017 | $81,400 | $6,500 | $87,900 | $1,900 |
| 2016 | $76,000 | $6,000 | $82,000 | $1,844 |
| 2015 | $76,000 | $6,000 | $82,000 | $1,838 |
| 2014 | $75,200 | $6,000 | $81,200 | $2,098 |
| 2013 | $75,200 | $6,000 | $81,200 | $2,038 |
| 2012 | $90,600 | $6,800 | $97,400 | $1,994 |
| 2011 | $90,600 | $6,800 | $97,400 | $1,888 |
| 2010 | $92,500 | $7,000 | $99,500 | $1,832 |
| 2009 | $92,500 | $7,000 | $99,500 | $1,782 |
| 2008 | $93,600 | $7,100 | $100,700 | $1,782 |
| 2007 | $93,600 | $7,100 | $100,700 | $1,668 |
Property facts
Year built
1990
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
1
Living area
813 sqft
Lot size
6,621 sqft
ZIP code
50316
City
Des Moines
Street
Capitol Ave
Coordinates
41.59352, -93.59378
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,220
Gross rental yield
11.26%
Implied cap rate
7.32%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1526 Capitol Ave last sell?
1526 Capitol Ave most recently sold on Sep 8, 2022 for $130,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1526 Capitol Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1526 Capitol Ave (year 2025) is $167,600 with $2,990 in property tax.
How does 1526 Capitol Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 28.9% above the last sale price of $130,000.
When was 1526 Capitol Ave built?
1526 Capitol Ave was built in 1990.
How does 1526 Capitol Ave compare to others on Capitol Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Capitol Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Capitol Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1526 Capitol Ave?
1526 Capitol Ave is a 4 bed, 1 bath, 813 sqft, 6,621 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1526 Capitol Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1526 Capitol Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1526 Capitol Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1526 Capitol Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.6%
Implied 1-yr
+14.3%
2026 Q2
$272.4K
2026 Q3
$280.3K
ZIP 50316 — Median Price History + Forecast
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