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

2946 E Seneca Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

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

$244,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,620/mo*
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$244,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,620/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,146 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

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!
2946 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,146 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1965. It last sold for the $215,000 asking price on Mar 20, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $244,300, with a rent estimate of $1,571/month.

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 15 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

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

Comparable Sales for 2946 E Seneca Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3101 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA
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$190,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,053
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0.18
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$180,000
03/03/26
2
2
768
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0.23
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$277,000
11/10/25
5
2
1,040
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0.44
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$181,460
05/18/26
3
1.5
1,124
2800 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$238,700
09/19/25
3
2
1,484
2816 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$244,900
02/13/26
4
1
980
3406 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA
0.60
Single-Family Home
$208,000
07/10/26
3
2
912
3111 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$203,650
04/22/26
3
1
1,000
2483 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.61
Single-Family Home
$223,000
12/10/25
3
2
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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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