Is parking easy in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Does Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Would people walk alone at night in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 23% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 13% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

2512 E Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,207 sqft (on 0.63 acres)

$255,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,715/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$255,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,715/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,207 sqft

(on 0.63 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2512 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

1964

Lot Size

0.63 acres

Living Area

1,207 sqft

Price/Sqft

$212

Parking

Garage

About this House

Don't Miss This Beautiful 2-3 Br Ranch With Over 1600 Sq Ft of Finish. Features Include A Very Open Floor Plan, Sunny Front Living Room With French Doors, And Nice Kitchen With Large Pantry Closet. There Is A Beautiful Family Room With Custom Brick Fireplace And A Large Dining Area. Main Floor Has 2 Bedrooms Plus Bonus Room, Perfect For Home Office Or Den. There Is Also A Newly Remodeled Bathroom With Tiled Shower And Floor. Lower Level Is Partially Finished And Includes A 2nd Family Room And A 3rd (Non-Conforming) Bedroom. Other Features Include Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Large Patio And Deck, Oversized 2 Car (24' X 30') Detached Garage And Giant Yard (0.63 Acre). Located In A Quiet Ne Neighborhood Near Shopping And Just A Few Short Steps From Mta Busline. Easy Access To I-235 Means Short Commutes To Anywhere In The Metro.

2512 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,207 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1964. It last sold for $128,500 on Sep 10, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $255,900, with a rent estimate of $1,377/month.

Home Details for 2512 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
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1964Year Updated: 1969
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.63 acres

Price History for 2512 E Madison Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/10/2012	$128,500	Sold	DMMLS #402456
Recording Date 09/10/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/05/2012	$135,000	ListingRemoved	N/A

12/07/2011	$135,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

07/06/2006	$133,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/06/2006 Contract Date 06/26/2006 County Transfer Tax $213 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$3,696
Assessment	$221,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2512 E Madison Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4019 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$190,000	09/17/25	3	2	1,104
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.

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OFF MARKET
Est. $197,900
3 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
2516 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $205,500
3 bd
2 ba
987 sqft
2522 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,200
3 bd
1 ba
880 sqft
4005 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $200,300
3 bd
2 ba
864 sqft
3947 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,200
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
2517 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $147,400
2 bd
1 ba
671 sqft
2515 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,200
3 bd
2 ba
900 sqft
4009 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,600
3 bd
2 ba
900 sqft
4013 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,104 sqft
4019 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $153,400
3 bd
1 ba
908 sqft
4025 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $259,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,578 sqft
4101 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $180,700
2 bd
1 ba
970 sqft
4105 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Douglas Acres

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
86 % Say car is needed
80 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say yards are well-kept
73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
67 % Say there are sidewalks
60 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
53 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
47 % Say people would walk alone at night
44 % Say streets are well-lit
23 % Say there's wildlife
13 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Sbrandybear
Resident
5y ago
"Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
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Melissa
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"There are some known issues of break-in in this area where it is a common occurrence. Too many to count. Keep everything locked up. Use video cameras. Have a dog. You are constantly suspicious of new people walking the area."
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Jhagins84
Resident
8y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 12 years I love it here. We have pretty awesome neighbors which is hard to come by. "
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