616 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET

616 E Seneca Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 838 sqft

$163,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026

$163,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
838 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Great Highland Park neighborhood and very kid friendly! Walking distance to Madison and Oak Park elementary schools as well as Harding Middle School! This 2 bedroom one bath home would make a great starter home, cheaper than rent! Nice hardwood floors throughout the house and the seller is offering a $2,000 allowance to put towards new appliances of your choice! Nice large driveway, completely fenced in yard, and large one car detached garage with attached porch and carport! Basement has been professionally water proofed with double sump pumps! This listing won't last long at this price, check it out today!
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Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 616 E Seneca Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Carport, Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941Year Updated: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price History for 616 E Seneca Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/08/2017$97,900Sold
DMMLS #540523
06/26/2017$99,900PendingAgent Provided
05/26/2017$99,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/03/2015$65,000Sold
N/A
11/13/2014$70,000PriceChange
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10/31/2014$75,000PriceChange
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10/28/2014$72,900PriceChange
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10/21/2014$73,900PriceChange
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10/14/2014$74,900PriceChange
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10/07/2014$75,900PriceChange
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09/30/2014$78,900PriceChange
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09/20/2014$79,900PriceChange
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08/08/2014$85,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/09/2014$45,000Sold
DMMLS #433719
04/15/2014$60,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,640
Assessment$159,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 616 E Seneca Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3708 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$115,000
06/30/25
2
1
826
3823 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$65,000
01/29/26
2
1
720
4000 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$65,000
08/27/25
2
1
784
3704 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$125,000
08/05/25
2
1
792
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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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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616 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 838 sqft single-family home built in 1941. 616 E Seneca Ave is located in Highland Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 616 E Seneca Ave was last sold on Aug 8, 2017 for $97,900. The current Trulia Estimate for 616 E Seneca Ave is $163,200.