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1740 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316

$74,500

Home List Price

$885*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,076 SqFt
$69/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

Location

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1740 Capitol Ave, Des Moines$74,500

Buyer Closing Credits

$885*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage1 space
Year Built1901
HeatingNatural Gas
BasementYes
MLS #695376
Lot Size0.12 Acres
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)

About 1740 Capitol Ave

Tons of potential with this house. Spacious floor plan, high ceilings and ready for you to personalize. Sold As is!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Living Area: 1,076 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: EXP Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 720-9590
  • Listing Agent: Corona, Sergio

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: 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: From HWY 235 Eastbound, Exit E 14th, Go south to Capitol, Turn left, go straight about 3.5 blocks, house will be on the left side.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $74,500
  • Price Per SqFt: $69/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,478
  • 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

1740 Capitol Ave vs Des Moines

16 DAYS ON ROCKET

-16 Days

$74,500

-$135.4K Less

$69/SqFt

-$117 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $135.4K less than the Median Sold Price and $117/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: #695376

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: EXP Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 720-9590
  • Listing Agent: Corona, Sergio

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Nov 02, 2016Home Sold
$31,000
Feb 18, 2011Home Sold
$45,000
Nov 09, 2010Home Sold
$17,500
Jan 16, 2007Home Sold
$87,500
Jun 16, 2006Home Sold
$40,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$1,478$65,000
2020$1,478$57,000
2019$1,266$57,000
2018$1,266$47,600
2017$1,206$47,600

History based on county public records data.

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$439

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$290

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

  • 0.26 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 2.49 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10

  • Hiatt Middle School

  • 1430 University Ave

  • 2.54 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 6.11 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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2
/10

  • East High School

  • 815 E 13th St

  • 0.65 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 $25,781. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1740 Capitol Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1740 Capitol Ave property is $74,500.

What type of property is this?

The property 1740 Capitol Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.

Is this property for sale now?

Sale Pending: 1740 Capitol Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1740 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 $1,478 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on November 2, 2016 for $31,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1740 Capitol Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1740 Capitol Ave is 1,076 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1740 Capitol Ave is 1901.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50316›1740 Capitol Ave

This home is located at 1740 Capitol Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol East neighborhood. This 1,076 square foot home, which was built in 1901, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 15, 2024 and is currently priced at $74,500.

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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