Are yards well-kept in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

What is 605 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 605 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $181,700 .

What is the price history for 605 E Madison Ave?

605 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $137,000 in July 2019.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 605 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 605 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 605 E Madison Ave?

The lot at 605 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.37 acres (16,030 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$181,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
808 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

605 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 10, 2019 for $137,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$182K

Since last month

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$100 (+0.1%)

Since last sale

$46K (+33.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +104% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$183K
August 2026	$184K
July 2026	$185K
June 2026	$186K
May 2026	$184K
April 2026	$185K
March 2026	$183K
February 2026	$181K
January 2026	$179K
2025
December 2025	$178K
November 2025	$181K
October 2025	$184K
September 2025	$182K
August 2025	$183K
July 2025	$186K
June 2025	$187K
May 2025	$186K
April 2025	$185K
March 2025	$183K
February 2025	$180K
January 2025	$180K
2024
December 2024	$183K
November 2024	$184K
October 2024	$185K
September 2024	$184K
August 2024	$183K
July 2024	$184K
June 2024	$184K
May 2024	$185K
April 2024	$183K
March 2024	$180K
February 2024	$178K
January 2024	$176K
2023
December 2023	$178K
November 2023	$177K
October 2023	$180K
September 2023	$180K
August 2023	$180K
July 2023	$180K
June 2023	$179K
May 2023	$177K
April 2023	$172K
March 2023	$168K
February 2023	$165K
January 2023	$164K
2022
December 2022	$166K
November 2022	$166K
October 2022	$171K
September 2022	$172K
August 2022	$171K
July 2022	$171K
June 2022	$171K
May 2022	$169K
April 2022	$164K
March 2022	$161K
February 2022	$158K
January 2022	$156K
2021
December 2021	$157K
November 2021	$158K
October 2021	$159K
September 2021	$160K
August 2021	$161K
July 2021	$161K
June 2021	$158K
May 2021	$157K
April 2021	$154K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$151K
January 2021	$146K
2020
December 2020	$143K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$144K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$142K
July 2020	$143K
June 2020	$141K
May 2020	$141K
April 2020	$139K
March 2020	$139K
February 2020	$137K
January 2020	$138K
2019
December 2019	$138K
November 2019	$137K
October 2019	$137K
September 2019	$137K
August 2019	$137K
July 2019	$137K
June 2019	$140K
May 2019	$140K
April 2019	$119K
March 2019	$119K
February 2019	$117K
January 2019	$116K
2018
December 2018	$115K
November 2018	$113K
October 2018	$118K
September 2018	$117K
August 2018	$116K
July 2018	$114K
June 2018	$115K
May 2018	$114K
April 2018	$111K
March 2018	$112K
February 2018	$113K
January 2018	$112K
2017
December 2017	$112K
November 2017	$109K
October 2017	$104K
September 2017	$102K
August 2017	$99K
July 2017	$104K
June 2017	$103K
May 2017	$104K
April 2017	$100K
March 2017	$97K
February 2017	$95K
January 2017	$93K
2016
December 2016	$91K
November 2016	$91K
October 2016	$92K
September 2016	$90K

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
609 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$217,500	2	1	1,416	Off Market
621 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$108,200	1	1	591	Off Market
2415 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313	1.13	-	2	1	1,164	Off Market
3123 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.75	$106,300	2	1	874	Off Market
3109 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.78	$88,100	1	1	754	Off Market
3105 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.80	$122,700	2	1	672	Off Market
523 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$155,800	2	1	1,148	Off Market
517 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$207,300	3	1.5	1,128	Off Market
513 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.04	$222,500	3	2	840	Off Market
509 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.05	$249,700	3	2.5	1,184	For Sale
3937 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.06	$155,700	2	1	704	Off Market
3933 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.07	$204,300	3	2	994	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 605 E Madison Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

0.37 acre lot

808 sqft

$225/sqft

About this House

Come and see this charming Highland Park bungalow! Large deck in the backyard overlooking the huge, fully fenced in back yard! There's also a deck and enclosed porch/mudroom upon entry to the home! 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom on the main level, open floor plan (kitchen/dining room/living room), partially finished basement area - 340 sf finished, with potential for non-conforming bedroom! Brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring, new paint throughout, with oak trim complimenting the color of the floor and walls! 1 block away from the nearest elementary school, 6 blocks away from the nearest middle school! Two blocks east is the newly renovated Belle M Turner Park, great for picnics and relaxation. Shed in the backyard as well. This one won't last long!

605 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 808 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1920. It last sold for $137,000 on Jul 10, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $181,700, with a rent estimate of $1,282/month.

Home Details for 605 E Madison Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 2019
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 10, 2019 Source: DMMLS #582318	Sold	$137,000
Jun 2, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$139,900
May 22, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$139,900 Price decreased by 4%
May 13, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$145,000
Sep 30, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$99,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,302	$187,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Madison Elementary School
PK-5
Public
258 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school has issues with parents voicing there concerns for there students, the staff would rather send students home and not get learning done because they don’t have the support a kid needs if this was the case they should send multiple kids home not just one! Once we stood up for are student they trespassed one parent! Over making sure a student gets there learning they need!!! Steer clear of this school they do not support kids like they need to
Parent Review
11mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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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.

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3y ago
"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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"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.
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6y ago
"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
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8y ago
"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
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8y ago
"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.
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8y ago
"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.
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"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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Frequently asked questions about 605 E Madison Ave

What is 605 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 605 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $181,700.
What is the price history for 605 E Madison Ave?
605 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $137,000 in July 2019.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 605 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 605 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 605 E Madison Ave?
The lot at 605 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.37 acres (16,030 sq ft).