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

131 E Seneca Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 884 sqft

$133,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $919/mo*
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$133,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $919/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
884 sqft

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
1920
Living Area
884 sqft
Price/Sqft
$151
Parking
Garage

About this House

Great 2 bedroom bungalow. This home is move in ready. Lots of updates. NFC Area!!
131 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 884 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1920. It last sold for $74,000 on Mar 30, 2016 (4% below the $76,750 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $133,200, with a rent estimate of $1,298/month.

Home Details for 131 E Seneca Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 884 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, StoveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Vinyl
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 101

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 07005389000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $76,750
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Mar 30 2016

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 884 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6359.76 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 507692Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-07005389000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listed by Danny Ivankovich, (515) 770-3266
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Bought with: Angeleeta Griffin, (515) 453-5417, Iowa Realty South
Source: DMMLS, MLS#507692

Price History for 131 E Seneca Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/30/2016$74,000Sold
DMMLS #507692

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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Comparable Sales for 131 E Seneca Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3623 Cambridge St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$92,500
02/13/26
2
1
732
3919 4th St, Des Moines, IA
0.25
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$110,000
11/14/25
2
1
814
4004 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$108,000
06/23/26
2
1
696
4032 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$58,000
06/24/26
2
1
688
3620 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$146,000
11/03/25
2
1
792

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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.
  • 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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