509 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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SOLD
JUN 23, 2026

509 E Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,184 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

$146,700

Last Sold: Jun 23, 2026
31% over list $112K
$124/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,005/mo*
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$146,700

Last Sold: Jun 23, 2026
31% over list $112K
$124/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,005/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,184 sqft
(on 0.39 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1915
Lot Size
0.39 acres
Living Area
1,184 sqft
Price/Sqft
$124/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Don't miss this opportunity to own this ranch home with a full partially finished basement. The basement has a non conforming bedroom and a bathroom with tile shower. The home has a nice size living room / dining room combo. It has a fully fenced yard with a storage shed and a two car detached garage. There is a rear deck. Property is being sold As-Is. Inspections are for buyers knowledge only. Buyer will be responsible for all abstracting costs. Seller is The Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists. This property may qualify for seller financing (Vendee). This is a must see!
509 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,184 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1915. It last sold for $146,700 on Jun 23, 2026 (31% above the $112,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $146,700, with a rent estimate of $1,738/month.

Home Details for 509 E Madison Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1184 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, Deck, PatioExterior: Deck, Patio
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: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Property Information
Parcel Number: 07000692000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $112,000Price Per Sqft: $124/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu May 14 2026

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: 1184 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 740451Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 333-1710Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-07000692000000-R-N

Additional Information

Days On Market Replication: 6
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Brent Kelso, (515) 333-1710
Silverado Realty
Bought with: OUTSIDE AGENT, OTHER
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#740451

Price History for 509 E Madison Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/23/2026$146,700Sold
DMMLS #740451
11/12/2025$150,449Sold
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$3,110
Assessment$196,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 509 E Madison Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4041 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA
0.14
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$200,000
09/05/25
3
2
1,076
500 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$215,800
07/09/26
3
2
1,104
3841 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$160,000
06/03/26
3
2
1,364
4009 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$255,000
01/20/26
4
2
1,382
712 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$230,000
07/07/26
3
1.5
889
4147 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$223,000
10/14/25
3
2
1,422
3803 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$178,500
07/24/26
3
2
902
405 NE 43rd Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$275,500
07/24/26
3
2
1,205

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park
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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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  • Trulia User
    "I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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  • Jill B.
    "to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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  • Tracy
    "I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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  • Rekanovicfatima
    "It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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  • Jeff A.
    "the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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  • Susan W.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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