116 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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OFF MARKET

116 E Seneca Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,040 sqft

$145,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026

$145,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 18, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$146K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-1.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$2K (-1.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$31K (+26.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +273% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$146K
July 2026$148K
June 2026$147K
May 2026$146K
April 2026$144K
March 2026$142K
February 2026$139K
January 2026$141K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3938 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$95,000
10/01/25
2
1
712
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
112 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.01
$159,100
3
1
988
Off Market
102 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.02
$165,700
2
1
772
Off Market
3913 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.03
$162,100
2
1
684
Off Market
3914 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.02
$186,900
2
2
936
Off Market
3916 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.03
$130,900
2
1
684
Off Market
3917 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.03
$141,400
2
1
684
Off Market
120 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.01
$144,000
3
1
936
Off Market
124 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.02
$144,200
3
1
936
Off Market
4141 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.90
$179,700
2
1
720
Off Market
4145 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.90
$165,800
2
1
828
Off Market
4144 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.93
$193,500
2
1
972
Off Market
4142 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.94
$254,300
3
2
1,609
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1925
Living Area
1,040 sqft
Price/Sqft
$140
Parking
Garage

About this House

Sweet equity with some minor TLC and you will have a home to be proud of, this home features 2 bedrooms, plus a bonus room, full bath, eat in kitchen and large living room. New roof fall of 2021. Unfinished basement. This home is being sold as is. Call or txt 515 444 7451 for a showing.
pictures currently up are not current! Will post new ones this weekend!
116 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,040 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1925. It last sold for $115,000 on Dec 2, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $145,600, with a rent estimate of $1,347/month.

Home Details for 116 E Seneca Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 2, 2022
Source: DMMLS #660383
Sold
$115,000
Oct 11, 2022
Source: DMMLS #660383
Pending
$115,000
Sep 21, 2022
Source: DMMLS #660383
Listed For Sale
$115,000
Sep 18, 2022
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Sep 16, 2022
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$115,000

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$215K
$3.57KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$0MoM
Available listings
1022
12MoM
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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park
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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say there are community events

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    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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  • Trulia User
    "I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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  • Jill B.
    "to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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  • Tracy
    "I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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  • Rekanovicfatima
    "It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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  • Jeff A.
    "the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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  • Susan W.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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Frequently asked questions about 116 E Seneca Ave

  • What is 116 E Seneca Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 116 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is $145,600.
  • What is the price history for 116 E Seneca Ave?
    116 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $115,000 in December 2022.
  • Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
    Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
    The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
  • Does 116 E Seneca Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 116 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 116 E Seneca Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 116 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.