1840 Capitol Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
4 bd 2 ba 1,399 sqft Built 1912 Lot 6,490 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$106,350
Oct 17, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Sold | $210,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Sold | $220,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Listed | $220,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Sold | $106,350 | MLS #659736 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Listed | $106,350 | MLS #659736 |
| Apr 19, 2012 | Sold | $85,000 | Public Record |
| Nov 17, 2009 | Listing removed | $89,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 26, 2009 | Listed | $89,000 | MLS #355414 |
| Jun 1, 2006 | Sold | $91,000 | Public Record |
| May 31, 2006 | Sold | $74,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,400 | $26,100 | $212,500 | $3,700 |
| 2023 | $88,200 | $22,200 | $110,400 | $2,048 |
| 2022 | $68,700 | $18,200 | $86,900 | $2,032 |
| 2021 | $68,700 | $18,200 | $86,900 | $1,882 |
| 2020 | $59,400 | $16,000 | $75,400 | $1,954 |
| 2019 | $59,400 | $16,000 | $75,400 | $2,238 |
| 2018 | $69,600 | $13,700 | $83,300 | $2,216 |
| 2017 | $69,600 | $13,700 | $83,300 | $2,098 |
| 2016 | $64,800 | $12,800 | $77,600 | $2,044 |
| 2015 | $64,800 | $12,800 | $77,600 | $1,952 |
| 2014 | $61,500 | $12,000 | $73,500 | $2,066 |
| 2013 | $61,500 | $12,000 | $73,500 | $1,968 |
| 2012 | $69,700 | $13,700 | $83,400 | $1,954 |
| 2011 | $69,700 | $13,700 | $83,400 | $1,860 |
| 2010 | $72,700 | $14,900 | $87,600 | $1,786 |
| 2009 | $72,700 | $14,900 | $87,600 | $1,742 |
| 2008 | $71,900 | $14,700 | $86,600 | $1,742 |
| 2007 | $71,900 | $14,700 | $86,600 | $1,416 |
Property facts
Year built
1912
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
1,399 sqft
Lot size
6,490 sqft
ZIP code
50316
City
Des Moines
Street
Capitol Ave
Coordinates
41.59472, -93.58509
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$638
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1840 Capitol Ave last sell?
1840 Capitol Ave most recently sold on Oct 17, 2022 for $106,350.
What is the current tax assessment for 1840 Capitol Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1840 Capitol Ave (year 2025) is $212,500 with $3,700 in property tax.
How does 1840 Capitol Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 99.8% above the last sale price of $106,350.
When was 1840 Capitol Ave built?
1840 Capitol Ave was built in 1912.
How does 1840 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 1840 Capitol Ave?
1840 Capitol Ave is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,399 sqft, 6,490 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1840 Capitol Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 1840 Capitol Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1840 Capitol Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1840 Capitol Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
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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