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 149 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 149 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $147,800 .

What is the price history for 149 E Madison Ave?

149 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $69,000 in April 2012.

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 149 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 149 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 149 E Madison Ave have a pool?

Yes, 149 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$147,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

149 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 13, 2012 for $69,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$148K

Since last month

$4K (-2.6%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.8%)

Since last sale

$78K (+113.6%)

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 +67% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$147K
July 2026	$151K
June 2026	$150K
May 2026	$147K
April 2026	$145K
March 2026	$142K
February 2026	$139K
January 2026	$139K
2025
December 2025	$139K
November 2025	$140K
October 2025	$142K
September 2025	$143K
August 2025	$146K
July 2025	$152K
June 2025	$156K
May 2025	$155K
April 2025	$153K
March 2025	$149K
February 2025	$147K
January 2025	$148K
2024
December 2024	$152K
November 2024	$155K
October 2024	$153K
September 2024	$154K
August 2024	$152K
July 2024	$155K
June 2024	$156K
May 2024	$158K
April 2024	$154K
March 2024	$152K
February 2024	$150K
January 2024	$147K
2023
December 2023	$146K
November 2023	$144K
October 2023	$147K
September 2023	$146K
August 2023	$147K
July 2023	$149K
June 2023	$145K
May 2023	$145K
April 2023	$140K
March 2023	$135K
February 2023	$130K
January 2023	$128K
2022
December 2022	$131K
November 2022	$133K
October 2022	$136K
September 2022	$137K
August 2022	$136K
July 2022	$137K
June 2022	$138K
May 2022	$136K
April 2022	$130K
March 2022	$130K
February 2022	$130K
January 2022	$129K
2021
December 2021	$130K
November 2021	$131K
October 2021	$131K
September 2021	$135K
August 2021	$136K
July 2021	$137K
June 2021	$136K
May 2021	$134K
April 2021	$128K
March 2021	$124K
February 2021	$121K
January 2021	$119K
2020
December 2020	$117K
November 2020	$117K
October 2020	$116K
September 2020	$117K
August 2020	$113K
July 2020	$113K
June 2020	$112K
May 2020	$111K
April 2020	$115K
March 2020	$115K
February 2020	$117K
January 2020	$118K
2019
December 2019	$118K
November 2019	$119K
October 2019	$121K
September 2019	$119K
August 2019	$120K
July 2019	$120K
June 2019	$121K
May 2019	$124K
April 2019	$120K
March 2019	$119K
February 2019	$117K
January 2019	$114K
2018
December 2018	$113K
November 2018	$113K
October 2018	$115K
September 2018	$113K
August 2018	$109K
July 2018	$111K
June 2018	$104K
May 2018	$108K
April 2018	$105K
March 2018	$104K
February 2018	$107K
January 2018	$112K
2017
December 2017	$106K
November 2017	$103K
October 2017	$103K
September 2017	$98K
August 2017	$97K
July 2017	$93K
June 2017	$96K
May 2017	$96K
April 2017	$93K
March 2017	$90K
February 2017	$91K
January 2017	$87K
2016
December 2016	$88K
November 2016	$89K
October 2016	$89K
September 2016	$87K
August 2016	$88K

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
3823 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$65,000	01/29/26	2	1	720
3938 3rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.25	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
151 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$120,800	2	1	882	Off Market
4141 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.59	$250,700	3	1	1,349	Off Market
4135 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.58	$205,600	3	1	1,128	Off Market
4131 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.57	$273,300	4	2	1,712	Off Market
4125 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.57	$262,200	3	1.5	1,805	Off Market
4123 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.56	$254,800	3	2	1,108	Off Market
147 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$210,200	2	2	960	Off Market
145 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$96,700	1	1	588	Off Market
130 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.08	$187,000	3	1	879	Off Market
3919 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.05	$191,600	3	2	890	Off Market
138 Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.16	$119,300	2	1	620	Off Market
3915 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.06	$209,100	3	2	925	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 149 E Madison Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1918

Lot Size

0.35 acres

Living Area

768 sqft

Price/Sqft

$192

Parking

Garage

About this House

2 bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow. Large kitchen with newer cabinets. Huge lot. Oversized 2 car garage. Home needs work but priced accordingly. During the first 15 days a property is in MLS, only owner occupant offers or those from a public entity or designated partner will be considered. Ask LA about possible HomePath financing. "Close by October 31, 2011 and receive up to 3.5% of the final sales price to be used for closing cost assistance! Eligibility restrictions apply."

149 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1918. It last sold for $69,000 on Apr 13, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $147,800, with a rent estimate of $1,294/month.

Home Details for 149 E Madison Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 13, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$69,000
Jan 6, 2012 Source: DMMLS #391151	Sold	$25,000
Dec 3, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$37,500 Price decreased by 12%
Nov 18, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$42,500 Price decreased by 8%
Oct 2, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$46,000 Price increased by 0%
Sep 23, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Aug 11, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$91,500
May 16, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$41,000
Feb 28, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$44,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,770	$159,400

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 149 E Madison Ave

What is 149 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 149 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $147,800.
What is the price history for 149 E Madison Ave?
149 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $69,000 in April 2012.
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 149 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 149 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 149 E Madison Ave have a pool?
Yes, 149 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has a pool.