1303 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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OFF MARKET

1303 E Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,147 sqft (on 0.41 acres)

$208,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,132/mo*
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$208,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,132/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,147 sqft
(on 0.41 acres)

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
1870
Lot Size
0.41 acres
Living Area
1,147 sqft
Price/Sqft
$182
Parking
Garage

About this House

This totally updated bungalow on nearly half an acre in town is not to miss. The main floor has an updated large kitchen that flows out to your huge backyard with adorable tree house and chicken coop. The yard is perfect a summer BBQ and your in town oasis. The main floor includes a cute full bath and bedroom, along with a lovely light filled living room. Upstairs you will find a great finished attic that can be used as an office, play room, or non conforming 3rd bedroom. The basement has a bedroom along with living room space and bathroom with a shower. This home has been lovingly taken care of and is ready for the new owners. Schedule your private tour today! Offers will be reviewed Friday at 11:00 am.
1303 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,147 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1870. It last sold for $165,000 on Apr 19, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $208,500, with a rent estimate of $1,466/month.

Home Details for 1303 E Madison Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1870Year Updated: 1985
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.41 acres

Price History for 1303 E Madison Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/19/2021$165,000Sold
DMMLS #624327
03/22/2021$155,000PendingDMMLS #624327
03/17/2021$155,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #624327
08/05/2019$138,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/05/2019$138,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/02/2019$135,000Sold
DMMLS #586148
07/05/2019$138,000PendingAgent Provided
07/03/2019$138,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/17/2000$79,500Sold
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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$3,238
Assessment$186,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1303 E Madison Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1340 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$185,000
02/02/26
2
1
799
1135 NE 43rd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$155,000
02/02/26
2
1
886
1175 NE 43rd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$145,000
11/19/25
2
1
928
1231 Jerlynn Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$220,000
10/08/25
3
2.5
1,394

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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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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