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2240 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50317

$140,000

Home List Price

$1,663*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
860 SqFt
$163/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

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2240 Capitol Ave, Des Moines$140,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$1,663*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1958
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
MLS #694280
Lot Size0.17 Acres
StatusActive

About 2240 Capitol Ave

Introducing a lovely 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with an open kitchen including French door refrigerator and stove. The property features vinyl windows, six -panel doors, a cute white vanity, and a tub/shower combo. Enjoy the comfort of LVP floors in the living room and carpeted bedrooms, along with ample parking at the rear of the house.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Living Area: 860 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Ankeny
  • Office Phone: (515) 447-5904
  • Listing Agent: Emily Lin

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • East High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Hiatt Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Capitol View Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: E. Grand to E. 23rd Street. South one block to Capitol. West to home.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $140,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $163/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,784
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$209.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$185

Avg. Days On Market

32

# of Sold Homes

255

2240 Capitol Ave vs Des Moines

14 DAYS ON ROCKET

-18 Days

$140,000

-$69.9K Less

$163/SqFt

-$23 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $69.9K less than the Median Sold Price and $23/SqFt less than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #694280

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Ankeny
  • Office Phone: (515) 447-5904
  • Listing Agent: Emily Lin

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Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 5/15/2024, 3:20:35 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jan 30, 2017Home Sold
$32,000
May 05, 2010Home Sold
$60,000
Dec 06, 2006Home Sold
$42,500
Aug 11, 2006Home Sold
$43,000
Oct 08, 2004Home Sold
$35,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$1,784$77,900
2020$1,784$68,800
2019$1,598$68,800
2018$1,598$60,100
2017$1,538$60,100

History based on county public records data.

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$766

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$486

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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1
/10

  • Capitol View Elementary School

  • 320 E 16th St

  • 0.90 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 2.20 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10

  • Hiatt Middle School

  • 1430 University Ave

  • 3.19 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 6.76 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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2
/10

  • East High School

  • 815 E 13th St

  • 1.30 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,313. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 2240 Capitol Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 2240 Capitol Ave property is $140,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 2240 Capitol Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 2240 Capitol Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 2240 Capitol Ave are:
Capitol View Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Hiatt Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
East High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,784 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on January 30, 2017 for $32,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 2240 Capitol Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 2240 Capitol Ave is 860 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 2240 Capitol Ave is 1958.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50317›2240 Capitol Ave

This home is located at 2240 Capitol Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Fairground neighborhood. This 860 square foot home, which was built in 1958, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $140,000.

Over 55 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 124 listings were sold below the listed price and 76 listings were sold for the listed price. In April 2024 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.1% more homes for sale than in March 2024. The median list price of listings available in April 2024 was $209,944, while the average time on the real estate market was 32 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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