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 609 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 609 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $220,300 .

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

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Highland Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Highland Park, Des Moines .

Does 609 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 609 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 609 E Madison Ave?

The lot at 609 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.40 acres (17,336 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$220,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,416 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

609 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,499/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$220K

Since last month

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.7%)

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 +87% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$220K
August 2026	$218K
July 2026	$222K
June 2026	$223K
May 2026	$223K
April 2026	$230K
March 2026	$224K
February 2026	$222K
January 2026	$220K
2025
December 2025	$218K
November 2025	$215K
October 2025	$216K
September 2025	$213K
August 2025	$219K
July 2025	$222K
June 2025	$223K
May 2025	$225K
April 2025	$220K
March 2025	$221K
February 2025	$215K
January 2025	$220K
2024
December 2024	$223K
November 2024	$222K
October 2024	$216K
September 2024	$216K
August 2024	$212K
July 2024	$218K
June 2024	$218K
May 2024	$218K
April 2024	$204K
March 2024	$202K
February 2024	$196K
January 2024	$192K
2023
December 2023	$195K
November 2023	$195K
October 2023	$201K
September 2023	$202K
August 2023	$202K
July 2023	$196K
June 2023	$200K
May 2023	$203K
April 2023	$196K
March 2023	$193K
February 2023	$190K
January 2023	$190K
2022
December 2022	$190K
November 2022	$189K
October 2022	$193K
September 2022	$197K
August 2022	$196K
July 2022	$198K
June 2022	$197K
May 2022	$195K
April 2022	$187K
March 2022	$185K
February 2022	$171K
January 2022	$173K
2021
December 2021	$176K
November 2021	$183K
October 2021	$184K
September 2021	$184K
August 2021	$186K
July 2021	$190K
June 2021	$190K
May 2021	$192K
April 2021	$187K
March 2021	$186K
February 2021	$181K
January 2021	$179K
2020
December 2020	$177K
November 2020	$177K
October 2020	$178K
September 2020	$177K
August 2020	$174K
July 2020	$175K
June 2020	$174K
May 2020	$173K
April 2020	$170K
March 2020	$168K
February 2020	$166K
January 2020	$166K
2019
December 2019	$166K
November 2019	$165K
October 2019	$167K
September 2019	$166K
August 2019	$167K
July 2019	$166K
June 2019	$164K
May 2019	$162K
April 2019	$162K
March 2019	$163K
February 2019	$161K
January 2019	$157K
2018
December 2018	$160K
November 2018	$158K
October 2018	$159K
September 2018	$160K
August 2018	$160K
July 2018	$159K
June 2018	$157K
May 2018	$157K
April 2018	$159K
March 2018	$156K
February 2018	$158K
January 2018	$158K
2017
December 2017	$157K
November 2017	$155K
October 2017	$157K
September 2017	$156K
August 2017	$156K
July 2017	$127K
June 2017	$126K
May 2017	$125K
April 2017	$125K
March 2017	$124K
February 2017	$123K
January 2017	$123K
2016
December 2016	$116K
November 2016	$115K
October 2016	$114K
September 2016	$118K

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
621 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.05	$108,700	1	1	591	Off Market
2415 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313	1.14	-	2	1	1,164	Off Market
3123 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.75	$110,000	2	1	874	Off Market
3109 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.78	$91,300	1	1	754	Off Market
3105 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.80	$124,100	2	1	672	Off Market
3101 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.81	$115,100	2	1	1,081	Off Market
605 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$183,800	2	1	808	Off Market
523 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$155,800	2	1	1,148	Off Market
517 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.02	$208,000	3	1.5	1,128	Off Market
513 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$221,300	3	2	840	Off Market
509 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.04	$249,700	3	2.5	1,184	For Sale
3937 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.06	$157,500	2	1	704	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

0.4 acre lot

1,416 sqft

$156/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 609 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA. 609 E Madison Ave is in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50313. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,416 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.40 acres and was built in 1920.

609 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,416 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1920. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $220,300, with a rent estimate of $1,324/month.

Home Details for 609 E Madison Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,522	$292,100

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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
10mo ago
3 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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Buy: $125k - $275k

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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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Resident
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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Trulia User
Resident
4y ago
"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
Prev. Resident
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
Resident
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.
Resident
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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8y ago
"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 609 E Madison Ave

What is 609 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 609 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $220,300.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Highland Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Highland Park, Des Moines.
Does 609 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 609 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 609 E Madison Ave?
The lot at 609 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.40 acres (17,336 sq ft).