2946 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

2946 E Seneca Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,146 sqft

$242,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,607/mo*
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$242,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,607/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,146 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Great home on quiet cul-de-sac street. The main level features 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, large living room, kitchen plus a second family room off the back of the home. Spacious unfinished basement with a full kitchen downstairs. There is an old 3/4 bath in the basement. Large 2 1/2 car heated garage, new siding, windows, and some updated flooring. H/E furnace and central air. Plenty of off-street parking. Call today to take a look today!
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. This description is from March 20, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 2946 E Seneca Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1146 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherDryerRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 16

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06000001001000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $215,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jan 25 2024

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: 1146 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8145.72 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 687454Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 265-7200Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06000001001000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Ryan Mathews, (515) 265-7200
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with: Knittel, Heather, (515) 371-2706, RE/MAX REC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#687454

Price History for 2946 E Seneca Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/20/2024$215,000Sold
DMMLS #687454
01/25/2024$215,000PendingDMMLS #687454
01/08/2024$215,000PriceChange
DMMLS #687454
11/14/2023$221,000PendingToActiveDMMLS #682110
11/13/2023$221,000PendingDMMLS #682110
10/13/2023$221,000PriceChange
DMMLS #682110
09/15/2023$225,000PriceChange
DMMLS #682110
08/22/2023$242,000Listed For SaleN/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,078
Assessment$218,300
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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$190,000
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768
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$277,000
11/10/25
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2
1,040
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$181,460
05/18/26
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1.5
1,124
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$238,700
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2
1,484
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0.24
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$244,900
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1
980
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$203,650
04/22/26
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1
1,000
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$223,000
12/10/25
3
2
936
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0.47
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$225,000
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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

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  • 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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2946 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,146 sqft single-family home built in 1965. 2946 E Seneca Ave is located in Douglas Acres, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 2946 E Seneca Ave was last sold on Mar 20, 2024 for $215,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $215,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 2946 E Seneca Ave is $242,200.