2748 E  Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

2748 E Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,560 sqft

$258,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,709/mo*

$258,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,709/mo*
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,560 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Owner occupied brick duplex. This is what you're looking for - ranch style duplex. Live on one side, let the other half help with your mortgage. Don't like yardwork?? Work out a deal with the tenants to take care of mowing and snow removal! One side has a 2-car garage, the other 1 1/2 car. Both sides have 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a finished portion of the lower level. Covered patio on the back side, appliances can stay. It has been well maintained and in a good NE neighborhood.
2748 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,560 sqft multi-family in Douglas Acres, built in 1964. It last sold for $10,000 on Jul 3, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $258,400, with a rent estimate of $1,122/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2748 E Madison Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9452 sqft

Price History for 2748 E Madison Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/03/2017$10,000Sold
N/A
11/25/2009$135,500Sold
N/A
09/15/2009$140,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3
MoM
Available listings
1004
12
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,490
Assessment$254,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2748 E Madison Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1.14
Multi-Family Home
$268,000
04/02/26
4
2,640
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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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

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  • Sbrandybear
    "Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
  • Melissa
    "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."
  • Jhagins84
    "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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