2817 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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SOLD
NOV 10, 2025

2817 E Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,040 sqft

$277,000

Last Sold: Nov 10, 2025
1% below list $281K
$266/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,836/mo*
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$277,000

Last Sold: Nov 10, 2025
1% below list $281K
$266/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,836/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Take a look at this beautifully updated home, fully remodeled from top to bottom. This 5-bedroom, 2 bathroom home combines thoughtful design with great updates, making it a home that feels as good as it looks. Step inside the spacious living room, which has a closet for additional storage. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Downstairs, the fully finished basement adds a ton of flexible space, perfect for all needs.
The exterior of the home has been revamped with fresh paint and features an open patio and fenced back yard.
A couple of upgrades include new windows all around, new LVP flooring and carpet, new furnace installed in 2022, and new plumbing and electrical work.
With prime location near schools and amenities, don’t miss the opportunity to make this home yours today!
2817 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,040 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1960. It last sold for $277,000 on Nov 10, 2025 (1% below the $280,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $276,900, with a rent estimate of $1,703/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$266/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 2817 E Madison Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1040 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Open, PatioFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Fully Fenced, PatioFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 1040 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06008827004000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $280,900Price Per Sqft: $266/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Oct 13 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1040 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7623 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 728001Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 868-9338Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06008827004000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Chavez, Keiry, (515) 868-9338
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with: Shannon Salmon, (612) 327-6536, RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#728001

Price History for 2817 E Madison Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/10/2025$277,000Sold
DMMLS #728001
10/13/2025$280,900PendingDMMLS #728001
10/08/2025$280,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #728001
04/24/2025$139,900Sold
DMMLS #712851
04/01/2025$139,900PendingDMMLS #712851
03/27/2025$139,900PendingToActiveDMMLS #712851
03/05/2025$139,900PendingDMMLS #712851
03/04/2025$139,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #712851
02/28/2025$3,933Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$3,640
Assessment$206,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2817 E Madison Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2816 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$244,900
02/13/26
4
1
980
4102 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$255,000
03/18/26
4
2
1,040
4132 E 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$270,000
11/13/25
4
2
950
3941 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$225,000
05/28/26
2
2
876
3926 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$181,460
05/18/26
3
1.5
1,124
2736 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$273,000
11/10/25
4
2
1,120
4138 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$206,900
10/17/25
4
1
1,102
2483 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$223,000
12/10/25
3
2
936

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Neighborhood Overview

Douglas Acres
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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
    "Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
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  • 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."
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  • 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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