1206 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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1206 E Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,045 sqft

$142,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $980/mo*
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$142,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $980/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,045 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Convenient location and quiet neighborhood next to school. Nice front porch with southern exposure. 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the main level. Large open space to spread out. Finished attic space, laundry area in lower level. Fresh paint and new countertops coming soon. Great spot to call home!

Tenant pays for MidAmerican utilities and DSM Water Works. Tenant responsible for lawn care and snow removal.
1206 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,045 sqft single-family home in Highland Park. It last sold for $79,000 on Apr 16, 2019 (7,082% above the $1,100 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2025 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 22, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $142,900, with a rent estimate of $1,370/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1206 E Madison Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Price History for 1206 E Madison Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/22/2025$1,100ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/05/2025$1,100Listed For RentZillow Rentals
04/16/2019$79,000Sold
DMMLS #572916
04/01/2019$82,000PendingAgent Provided
03/22/2019$82,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/20/2018$83,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/30/2018$895ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/17/2018$895PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/03/2018$995Listed For RentAgent Provided
10/30/2017$895ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/12/2017$895PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/08/2017$950PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/17/2017$995Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/28/2016$74,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/05/2016$74,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/01/2016$74,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/17/2014$74,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/17/2008$32,500Sold
DMMLS #333867
10/17/2008$39,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/28/2008$49,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/23/2008$49,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/15/2004$58,500Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,138
Assessment$122,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1206 E Madison Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
908 Jerlynn Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$153,000
10/20/25
3
1
950
3633 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$75,300
05/05/26
2
1
960
1175 NE 43rd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$145,000
11/19/25
2
1
928
1135 NE 43rd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$155,000
02/02/26
2
1
886
4000 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$65,000
08/27/25
2
1
784
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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