705 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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OFF MARKET

705 E Shawnee Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 912 sqft

$184,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,244/mo*
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$184,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,244/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
912 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Welcome to this charming ranch brick home. Great location with just a short drive to Downtown and just blocks away from an elementary school! Walking into the home you have a great living space with large windows for natural lighting. Off the living space, you have a kitchen with lots of storage with upper and lower cabinets. Down the hall, there are 2 bedrooms with gorgeous hardwood floors and a full bathroom. Down to the lower level, you have a great open space that could be turned into a second living room or playroom. Outside, there is a detached 1 car garage and a screened-in porch area. Great large backyard space that is fully fenced-in and backs to a park! Some updates include a roof that was installed 3 years ago, soffits, gutters, and windows are 6 years old, and new carpet was installed within 3 years. Don't miss out on this charming home, contact today for a showing.
705 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1956. It last sold for $130,000 on Oct 30, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $184,900, with a rent estimate of $1,362/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 705 E Shawnee Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9234 sqft

Price History for 705 E Shawnee Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/30/2019$130,000Sold
DMMLS #590807
09/13/2019$131,900PendingAgent Provided
09/09/2019$131,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/22/1999$39,500Sold
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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$3,228
Assessment$183,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 705 E Shawnee Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4106 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$207,500
06/09/26
3
1
936
4000 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$65,000
08/27/25
2
1
784
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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