2538 Capitol Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
2 bd 1 ba 1,721 sqft Built 1903 Lot 4,422 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122,000 | $17,700 | $139,700 | $2,396 |
| 2023 | $104,300 | $15,100 | $119,400 | $2,198 |
| 2022 | $80,900 | $12,400 | $93,300 | $2,182 |
| 2021 | $80,900 | $12,400 | $93,300 | $2,024 |
| 2020 | $70,200 | $10,900 | $81,100 | $2,102 |
| 2019 | $70,200 | $10,900 | $81,100 | $1,890 |
| 2018 | $61,000 | $9,300 | $70,300 | $1,870 |
| 2017 | $61,000 | $9,300 | $70,300 | $1,780 |
| 2016 | $57,100 | $8,700 | $65,800 | $1,734 |
| 2015 | $57,100 | $8,700 | $65,800 | $1,766 |
| 2014 | $57,800 | $8,700 | $66,500 | $1,702 |
| 2013 | $57,800 | $8,700 | $66,500 | $1,870 |
| 2012 | $65,500 | $10,000 | $75,500 | $1,782 |
| 2011 | $65,500 | $10,000 | $75,500 | $1,780 |
| 2010 | $69,000 | $10,800 | $79,800 | $1,696 |
| 2009 | $69,000 | $10,800 | $79,800 | $1,626 |
| 2008 | $68,200 | $10,700 | $78,900 | $1,588 |
| 2007 | $68,200 | $10,700 | $78,900 | $1,080 |
Property facts
Year built
1903
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,721 sqft
Lot size
4,422 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
Capitol Ave
Coordinates
41.59474, -93.56851
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 2538 Capitol Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 2538 Capitol Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 2538 Capitol Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 2538 Capitol Ave (year 2025) is $139,700 with $2,396 in property tax.
When was 2538 Capitol Ave built?
2538 Capitol Ave was built in 1903.
How does 2538 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 2538 Capitol Ave?
2538 Capitol Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,721 sqft, 4,422 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2538 Capitol Ave a flip candidate?
No — 2538 Capitol Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 2538 Capitol Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2538 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
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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