700 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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OFF MARKET

$169,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,539 sqft

700 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 17, 2025 for $169,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$170K
Since last month
Increased$300 (+0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$300 (-0.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$400 (+0.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +54% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$169K
August 2026$169K
July 2026$169K
June 2026$168K
May 2026$170K
April 2026$170K
March 2026$169K
February 2026$169K
January 2026$168K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
712 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$230,000
07/07/26
3
1.5
889
4041 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$200,000
09/05/25
3
2
1,076
3841 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$160,000
06/03/26
3
2
1,364
4147 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$223,000
10/14/25
3
2
1,422
3914 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$175,000
06/03/26
2
1.5
744
4009 Columbia St, Des Moines, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$255,000
01/20/26
4
2
1,382
509 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$146,700
06/23/26
3
2.5
1,184
3803 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$178,500
07/24/26
3
2
902
3909 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$180,000
06/30/26
2
1.5
772
500 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$215,800
07/09/26
3
2
1,104

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
708 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.07
$225,100
3
1
1,000
Off Market
712 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.05
$230,000
3
1.5
889
Recently Sold
4011 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.03
$215,800
3
2
1,342
Off Market
4020 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.04
$197,000
3
1
984
Off Market
3936 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.08
$225,000
3
2
1,062
For Sale
3940 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.08
$230,000
2
1
720
Recently Sold
705 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.10
$215,000
3
2
1,000
For Sale
517 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.09
$208,000
3
1.5
1,128
Off Market
4025 Amherst St, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.07
$220,500
3
2
1,193
Off Market
513 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
0.10
$221,300
3
2
840
Off Market
3914 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.12
$175,000
2
1.5
744
Recently Sold

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
1910
Living Area
1,539 sqft
Price/Sqft
$110

About this House

Welcome to 700 E Madison! This cute 1.5 story home, located in the growing neighborhood of Highland Park, offers over 1,500 finished square feet and so much opportunity! The spacious living room opens to a designated dining space off of the kitchen, which includes stainless appliances and updated cabinets. With three total bedrooms and 2 baths, this home has space to build equity, while big ticket items, (AC, roof on addition and water heater) have been taken care of in the last few years! Investors: the home's large addition has great potential to convert as a one bedroom unit, making this home into a fantastic duplex rental property! Schedule a showing to see all this home has to offer!
700 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,539 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1910. It last sold for the $169,000 asking price on Mar 17, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $169,900, with a rent estimate of $1,686/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Emma Jordison
Century 21 Signature
Bought with: Nancy Baccam, (515) 508-9339, Century 21 Signature
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#711595

Home Details for 700 E Madison Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1539 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Laminate
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Chain LinkExterior: DeckFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11000032000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $169,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Feb 20 2025

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: 1539 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9234.72 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 711595Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11000032000000-R-N

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 17, 2025
Source: DMMLS #711595
Sold
$169,000
Feb 20, 2025
Source: DMMLS #711595
Pending
$169,000
Feb 10, 2025
Source: DMMLS #711595
Listed For Sale
$169,000
Jan 30, 2025
Source: DMMLS #710819
ListingRemoved
$169,000
Jan 28, 2025
Source: DMMLS #710819
Listed For Sale
$169,000

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

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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

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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 700 E Madison Ave

  • What is 700 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 700 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $169,900.
  • What is the price history for 700 E Madison Ave?
    700 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $169,000 in March 2025.
  • 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.
  • Does 700 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 700 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 700 E Madison Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 700 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

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