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

149 E Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 768 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

$146,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $999/mo*
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$146,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $999/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft
(on 0.35 acres)

Local Information

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Description

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."
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
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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 History for 149 E Madison Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/13/2012$69,000Sold
N/A
01/06/2012$25,000Sold
DMMLS #391151
12/03/2011$37,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/18/2011$42,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/02/2011$46,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/23/2011$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/11/2005$91,500Sold
N/A
05/16/2001$41,000Sold
N/A
02/28/1997$44,500Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,770
Assessment$159,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 149 E Madison Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4000 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$65,000
08/27/25
2
1
784
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

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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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149 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home built in 1918. 149 E Madison Ave is located in Highland Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 149 E Madison Ave was last sold on Apr 13, 2012 for $69,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 149 E Madison Ave is $146,000.