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

What is 2516 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2516 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $199,200 .

What is the price history for 2516 E Madison Ave?

2516 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $75,500 in November 1997.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced 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 2516 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2516 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2516 E Madison Ave?

The lot at 2516 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,535 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$199,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
924 sqft

2516 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

Est. Refi. Payment $1,363/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 26, 1997 for $75,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$199K

Since last month

$2K (+0.9%)

Since last year

$5K (+2.7%)

Since last sale

$124K (+163.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$199K
July 2026	$197K
June 2026	$198K
May 2026	$198K
April 2026	$197K
March 2026	$194K
February 2026	$188K
January 2026	$190K
2025
December 2025	$186K
November 2025	$190K
October 2025	$189K
September 2025	$192K
August 2025	$194K
July 2025	$198K
June 2025	$196K
May 2025	$196K
April 2025	$195K
March 2025	$192K
February 2025	$187K
January 2025	$187K
2024
December 2024	$187K
November 2024	$189K
October 2024	$191K
September 2024	$191K
August 2024	$191K
July 2024	$194K
June 2024	$197K
May 2024	$197K
April 2024	$194K
March 2024	$191K
February 2024	$185K
January 2024	$183K
2023
December 2023	$182K
November 2023	$183K
October 2023	$184K
September 2023	$184K
August 2023	$186K
July 2023	$188K
June 2023	$188K
May 2023	$185K
April 2023	$178K
March 2023	$173K
February 2023	$167K
January 2023	$165K
2022
December 2022	$166K
November 2022	$170K
October 2022	$173K
September 2022	$175K
August 2022	$176K
July 2022	$177K
June 2022	$176K
May 2022	$174K
April 2022	$164K
March 2022	$153K
February 2022	$139K
January 2022	$141K
2021
December 2021	$143K
November 2021	$147K
October 2021	$149K
September 2021	$150K
August 2021	$152K
July 2021	$155K
June 2021	$159K
May 2021	$166K
April 2021	$162K
March 2021	$160K
February 2021	$157K
January 2021	$156K
2020
December 2020	$154K
November 2020	$154K
October 2020	$156K
September 2020	$153K
August 2020	$150K
July 2020	$149K
June 2020	$147K
May 2020	$143K
April 2020	$140K
March 2020	$142K
February 2020	$141K
January 2020	$140K
2019
December 2019	$138K
November 2019	$133K
October 2019	$133K
September 2019	$134K
August 2019	$131K
July 2019	$129K
June 2019	$131K
May 2019	$130K
April 2019	$131K
March 2019	$130K
February 2019	$129K
January 2019	$129K
2018
December 2018	$130K
November 2018	$129K
October 2018	$129K
September 2018	$130K
August 2018	$132K
July 2018	$130K
June 2018	$128K
May 2018	$127K
April 2018	$128K
March 2018	$128K
February 2018	$125K
January 2018	$128K
2017
December 2017	$123K
November 2017	$121K
October 2017	$118K
September 2017	$121K
August 2017	$119K
July 2017	$124K
June 2017	$124K
May 2017	$123K
April 2017	$122K
March 2017	$123K
February 2017	$121K
January 2017	$121K
2016
December 2016	$119K
November 2016	$120K
October 2016	$120K
September 2016	$117K

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
2522 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$207,900	3	2	987	Off Market
4005 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$173,400	3	1	880	Off Market
3947 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$201,100	3	2	864	Off Market
2517 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$203,500	3	1	864	Off Market
2515 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$148,500	2	1	671	Off Market
2519 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$195,400	2	1	777	Off Market
2512 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$254,900	3	1	1,207	Off Market
4009 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$234,300	3	2	900	Off Market
4013 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$214,600	3	2	900	Off Market
4019 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$190,200	3	2	1,104	Off Market
4025 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$156,000	3	1	908	Off Market
4101 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$257,300	3	1	1,578	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2516 E Madison Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1961

924 sqft

$216/sqft

Garage

About this House

Don't Miss This Nice 3 Bedroom Ranch With Over 1300 Sq Ft Of Finish. Features Include A Large Living Room With New Carpet, Nice Sized Bedrooms, An Eat-In Kitchen With Lots Of Cabinets, Lower Level Family Room, And 1 Car Attached Garage. You Can Relax On The Covered Patio In Back And Enjoy Looking Out On The Park-Like Back Yard. New Furnace In 2010. Located In Quiet Ne Neighborhood Just Steps From Busline And Close To Numerous Shopping And Dining Options. Easy Freeway Access Means Short Commutes To Downtown Or Anywhere In Metro. Possible Nfc Financing With $10,000 Forgivable Grant For Additional Updates.

2516 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 924 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1961. It last sold for $75,500 on Nov 26, 1997. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2011 with an asking price of $850 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 18, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $199,200, with a rent estimate of $1,356/month.

Home Details for 2516 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: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7535 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 18, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$850
Jun 11, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$850
Nov 26, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$75,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,026	$183,700

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Garton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
480 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doing a good job working side by side to make this school a safe and a fun haven for learning! Appreciates the PTA Staffs who are doing their best for the sake of Garton students! More power to Garton Elementary who deserves to be rated as one of the great school of Iowa!
Parent Review
12y ago
2 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Douglas Acres

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Buy: $215k - $395k

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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
6y 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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Frequently asked questions about 2516 E Madison Ave

What is 2516 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2516 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $199,200.
What is the price history for 2516 E Madison Ave?
2516 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $75,500 in November 1997.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced 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 2516 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2516 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2516 E Madison Ave?
The lot at 2516 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,535 sq ft).