Are yards well-kept in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

What is 1230 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1230 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $179,900 .

What is the price history for 1230 E Madison Ave?

1230 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,000 in March 2017.

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.

How big is the lot at 1230 E Madison Ave?

The lot at 1230 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,542 sq ft).

Does 1230 E Madison Ave have a garage?

Yes, 1230 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$179,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,139 sqft

1230 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,235/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 13, 2017 for $100,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$180K

Since last month

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last sale

$80K (+80.4%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$180K
August 2026	$180K
July 2026	$182K
June 2026	$182K
May 2026	$184K
April 2026	$181K
March 2026	$180K
February 2026	$176K
January 2026	$175K
2025
December 2025	$173K
November 2025	$177K
October 2025	$178K
September 2025	$180K
August 2025	$182K
July 2025	$184K
June 2025	$187K
May 2025	$184K
April 2025	$184K
March 2025	$182K
February 2025	$180K
January 2025	$178K
2024
December 2024	$181K
November 2024	$183K
October 2024	$180K
September 2024	$181K
August 2024	$178K
July 2024	$180K
June 2024	$181K
May 2024	$182K
April 2024	$182K
March 2024	$178K
February 2024	$176K
January 2024	$173K
2023
December 2023	$173K
November 2023	$174K
October 2023	$174K
September 2023	$175K
August 2023	$176K
July 2023	$172K
June 2023	$171K
May 2023	$175K
April 2023	$170K
March 2023	$164K
February 2023	$158K
January 2023	$155K
2022
December 2022	$155K
November 2022	$157K
October 2022	$160K
September 2022	$162K
August 2022	$162K
July 2022	$163K
June 2022	$165K
May 2022	$163K
April 2022	$157K
March 2022	$153K
February 2022	$147K
January 2022	$146K
2021
December 2021	$147K
November 2021	$148K
October 2021	$148K
September 2021	$148K
August 2021	$149K
July 2021	$150K
June 2021	$150K
May 2021	$147K
April 2021	$141K
March 2021	$137K
February 2021	$134K
January 2021	$132K
2020
December 2020	$132K
November 2020	$130K
October 2020	$129K
September 2020	$127K
August 2020	$123K
July 2020	$121K
June 2020	$118K
May 2020	$116K
April 2020	$120K
March 2020	$115K
February 2020	$111K
January 2020	$112K
2019
December 2019	$111K
November 2019	$112K
October 2019	$111K
September 2019	$121K
August 2019	$111K
July 2019	$110K
June 2019	$121K
May 2019	$110K
April 2019	$123K
March 2019	$121K
February 2019	$118K
January 2019	$109K
2018
December 2018	$119K
November 2018	$116K
October 2018	$108K
September 2018	$123K
August 2018	$108K
July 2018	$108K
June 2018	$107K
May 2018	$122K
April 2018	$123K
March 2018	$118K
February 2018	$104K
January 2018	$117K
2017
December 2017	$119K
November 2017	$117K
October 2017	$112K
September 2017	$103K
August 2017	$103K
July 2017	$113K
June 2017	$101K
May 2017	$104K
April 2017	$101K
March 2017	$106K
February 2017	$106K
January 2017	$107K
2016
December 2016	$106K
November 2016	$107K
October 2016	$108K
September 2016	$113K

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
4106 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$207,500	06/09/26	3	1	936
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855

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
1232 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$207,400	3	1	1,462	Off Market
1300 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$146,000	2	1	720	Off Market
1302 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.04	$142,000	2	1	728	Off Market
1308 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.08	$168,100	2	1	1,008	Off Market
1331 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.11	$106,300	2	1	500	Off Market
1312 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.09	$195,000	2	2	986	Off Market
1218 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$141,900	2	1	720	Off Market
1214 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$251,800	3	2	1,074	Off Market
1210 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.04	$212,100	3	2	1,004	Off Market
1206 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.05	$138,600	2	1	1,045	Off Market
1120 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$148,900	2	1	816	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

Single-Family Home

Built in 1921

1,139 sqft

$158/sqft

Garage

About this House

Perfect bungalow has been renovated and is ready for you to move in! Kitchen is completely redone with builder's kitchen executive cabinets, Corian sandwiched countertops - complete with built-in spice racks. There's a coffee/wetbar available between the living and dining rooms - perfect for entertaining guests. Other updates include new tile and carpet throughout. Full bath includes a large jet tub & shower. Also a BONUS ROOM in the finished attic is perfect for a large master suite or office. Lots of storage available in the 2 car garage.

1230 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,139 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1921. It last sold for $100,000 on Mar 13, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $179,900, with a rent estimate of $1,324/month.

Home Details for 1230 E Madison Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: StuccoFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1921Year Updated: 1940
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10560 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 13, 2017 Source: DMMLS #524151	Sold	$100,000
Feb 8, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$108,000
Feb 3, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$108,000 Price decreased by 1%
Dec 13, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$109,000 Price decreased by 1%
Dec 1, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$110,000
Nov 5, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$110,000
Oct 25, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$110,000 Price decreased by 4%
Aug 29, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$115,000 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$117,500
Aug 13, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$94,000
Jun 3, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$94,000 Price decreased by 10%
Apr 9, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$104,000 Price decreased by 3%
Mar 25, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$107,000 Price decreased by 3%
Jan 23, 2013 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$110,000
Jul 15, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$102,500
Sep 18, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$62,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,956	$167,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

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

Around this home

Madison Elementary School
PK-5
Public
258 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school has issues with parents voicing there concerns for there students, the staff would rather send students home and not get learning done because they don’t have the support a kid needs if this was the case they should send multiple kids home not just one! Once we stood up for are student they trespassed one parent! Over making sure a student gets there learning they need!!! Steer clear of this school they do not support kids like they need to
Parent Review
10mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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3y ago
"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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4y ago
"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.
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6y ago
"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
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8y ago
"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
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8y ago
"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.
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8y ago
"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.
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8y ago
"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 1230 E Madison Ave

What is 1230 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1230 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $179,900.
What is the price history for 1230 E Madison Ave?
1230 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,000 in March 2017.
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.
How big is the lot at 1230 E Madison Ave?
The lot at 1230 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,542 sq ft).
Does 1230 E Madison Ave have a garage?
Yes, 1230 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.