2837 Capitol Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
2 bd 1 ba 648 sqft Built 1941 Lot 7,350 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$157,500
Jul 12, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2024 | Sold | $165,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Sold | $157,500 | MLS #653797 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Listed | $149,900 | MLS #653797 |
| Oct 10, 2018 | Sold | $91,000 | MLS #567185 |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Price changed | $95,900 | MLS #567185 |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Listed | $99,900 | MLS #567185 |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Sold | $42,500 | MLS #555106 |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Listed | $49,900 | MLS #555106 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,600 | $28,400 | $143,000 | $2,500 |
| 2023 | $100,300 | $24,200 | $124,500 | $2,092 |
| 2022 | $77,800 | $19,800 | $97,600 | $2,074 |
| 2021 | $77,800 | $19,800 | $97,600 | $1,932 |
| 2020 | $68,600 | $17,400 | $86,000 | $2,002 |
| 2019 | $68,600 | $17,400 | $86,000 | $1,618 |
| 2018 | $45,300 | $14,900 | $60,200 | $1,370 |
| 2017 | $45,300 | $14,900 | $60,200 | $1,324 |
| 2016 | $43,600 | $13,900 | $57,500 | $1,286 |
| 2015 | $43,600 | $13,900 | $57,500 | $1,286 |
| 2014 | $43,500 | $13,600 | $57,100 | $1,398 |
| 2013 | $43,500 | $13,600 | $57,100 | $1,374 |
| 2012 | $50,100 | $15,500 | $65,600 | $1,450 |
| 2011 | $50,100 | $15,500 | $65,600 | $1,374 |
| 2010 | $54,500 | $16,800 | $71,300 | $1,294 |
| 2009 | $54,500 | $16,800 | $71,300 | $1,260 |
| 2008 | $53,900 | $16,600 | $70,500 | $1,260 |
| 2007 | $53,900 | $16,600 | $70,500 | $1,208 |
Property facts
Year built
1941
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
648 sqft
Lot size
7,350 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
Capitol Ave
Coordinates
41.59427, -93.56128
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$972
Gross rental yield
7.41%
Implied cap rate
4.81%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2837 Capitol Ave last sell?
2837 Capitol Ave most recently sold on Jul 12, 2022 for $157,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 2837 Capitol Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 2837 Capitol Ave (year 2025) is $143,000 with $2,500 in property tax.
How does 2837 Capitol Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 9.2% below the last sale price of $157,500.
When was 2837 Capitol Ave built?
2837 Capitol Ave was built in 1941.
How does 2837 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 2837 Capitol Ave?
2837 Capitol Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 648 sqft, 7,350 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2837 Capitol Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 2837 Capitol Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 2837 Capitol Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2837 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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