1908 Capitol Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
3 bd 2 ba 1,620 sqft Built 1901 Lot 6,490 sqft duplex_triplex
Most recent sale
$169,900
Sep 27, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2022 | Sold | $169,900 | MLS #656821 |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Listed | $169,900 | MLS #656821 |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Price changed | $87,400 | MLS #622677 |
| Feb 20, 2021 | Listed | $89,900 | MLS #622677 |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Sold | $50,000 | MLS #540805 |
| May 31, 2017 | Listed | $50,000 | MLS #540805 |
| Nov 25, 2013 | Relisted | $45,000 | MLS #424566 |
| Sep 13, 2013 | Listed | $45,000 | MLS #424566 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,400 | $26,100 | $158,500 | $2,726 |
| 2023 | $84,700 | $22,200 | $106,900 | $1,942 |
| 2022 | $64,200 | $18,200 | $82,400 | $1,928 |
| 2021 | $64,200 | $18,200 | $82,400 | $1,796 |
| 2020 | $56,000 | $16,000 | $72,000 | $1,866 |
| 2019 | $56,000 | $16,000 | $72,000 | $1,668 |
| 2018 | $48,400 | $13,700 | $62,100 | $1,652 |
| 2017 | $48,400 | $13,700 | $62,100 | $1,576 |
| 2016 | $45,500 | $12,800 | $58,300 | $1,536 |
| 2015 | $45,500 | $12,800 | $58,300 | $1,474 |
| 2014 | $43,400 | $12,100 | $55,500 | $1,560 |
| 2013 | $43,400 | $12,100 | $55,500 | $1,488 |
| 2012 | $49,200 | $13,800 | $63,000 | $1,460 |
| 2011 | $49,200 | $13,800 | $63,000 | $1,390 |
| 2010 | $50,500 | $14,900 | $65,400 | $1,334 |
| 2009 | $50,500 | $14,900 | $65,400 | $1,302 |
| 2008 | $49,900 | $14,800 | $64,700 | $1,302 |
| 2007 | $49,900 | $14,800 | $64,700 | $1,318 |
Property facts
Year built
1901
Property type
duplex_triplex
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,620 sqft
Lot size
6,490 sqft
ZIP code
50316
City
Des Moines
Street
Capitol Ave
Coordinates
41.59470, -93.58399
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,019
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1908 Capitol Ave last sell?
1908 Capitol Ave most recently sold on Sep 27, 2022 for $169,900.
What is the current tax assessment for 1908 Capitol Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1908 Capitol Ave (year 2025) is $158,500 with $2,726 in property tax.
How does 1908 Capitol Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.7% below the last sale price of $169,900.
When was 1908 Capitol Ave built?
1908 Capitol Ave was built in 1901.
How does 1908 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 1908 Capitol Ave?
1908 Capitol Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,620 sqft, 6,490 sqft lot duplex_triplex.
Is 1908 Capitol Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1908 Capitol Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1908 Capitol Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1908 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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