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 708 E Seneca Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 708 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is $214,900 .

What is the price history for 708 E Seneca Ave?

708 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $148,000 in July 2017.

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 708 E Seneca Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 708 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 708 E Seneca Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 708 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$214,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
912 sqft

708 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 27, 2017 for $148,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$215K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.3%)

Since last sale

$67K (+45.1%)

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 +81% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$215K
July 2026	$216K
June 2026	$216K
May 2026	$214K
April 2026	$215K
March 2026	$213K
February 2026	$211K
January 2026	$208K
2025
December 2025	$206K
November 2025	$211K
October 2025	$213K
September 2025	$215K
August 2025	$218K
July 2025	$219K
June 2025	$220K
May 2025	$220K
April 2025	$218K
March 2025	$217K
February 2025	$212K
January 2025	$212K
2024
December 2024	$214K
November 2024	$216K
October 2024	$219K
September 2024	$218K
August 2024	$218K
July 2024	$220K
June 2024	$218K
May 2024	$220K
April 2024	$220K
March 2024	$216K
February 2024	$213K
January 2024	$212K
2023
December 2023	$212K
November 2023	$210K
October 2023	$214K
September 2023	$215K
August 2023	$216K
July 2023	$215K
June 2023	$214K
May 2023	$208K
April 2023	$202K
March 2023	$197K
February 2023	$194K
January 2023	$192K
2022
December 2022	$194K
November 2022	$195K
October 2022	$200K
September 2022	$201K
August 2022	$201K
July 2022	$201K
June 2022	$202K
May 2022	$202K
April 2022	$194K
March 2022	$190K
February 2022	$184K
January 2022	$183K
2021
December 2021	$183K
November 2021	$183K
October 2021	$184K
September 2021	$184K
August 2021	$185K
July 2021	$185K
June 2021	$178K
May 2021	$165K
April 2021	$162K
March 2021	$160K
February 2021	$157K
January 2021	$154K
2020
December 2020	$153K
November 2020	$153K
October 2020	$155K
September 2020	$157K
August 2020	$159K
July 2020	$167K
June 2020	$166K
May 2020	$165K
April 2020	$163K
March 2020	$163K
February 2020	$161K
January 2020	$161K
2019
December 2019	$161K
November 2019	$161K
October 2019	$159K
September 2019	$160K
August 2019	$160K
July 2019	$160K
June 2019	$161K
May 2019	$159K
April 2019	$159K
March 2019	$159K
February 2019	$159K
January 2019	$157K
2018
December 2018	$156K
November 2018	$155K
October 2018	$157K
September 2018	$157K
August 2018	$156K
July 2018	$156K
June 2018	$155K
May 2018	$155K
April 2018	$153K
March 2018	$152K
February 2018	$152K
January 2018	$151K
2017
December 2017	$153K
November 2017	$150K
October 2017	$149K
September 2017	$149K
August 2017	$149K
July 2017	$148K
June 2017	$150K
May 2017	$124K
April 2017	$120K
March 2017	$118K
February 2017	$118K
January 2017	$118K
2016
December 2016	$118K
November 2016	$119K
October 2016	$121K
September 2016	$119K
August 2016	$119K

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
3830 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$124,500	10/27/25	4	2	1,201
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855

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
3901 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$169,800	3	1	1,144	Off Market
3915 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$190,600	3	2	986	Off Market
705 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$215,000	3	2	1,000	For Sale
709 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$244,300	3	1	1,357	Off Market
712 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$192,600	3	1	816	Off Market
708 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$225,100	3	1	1,000	Off Market
712 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$200,600	3	1	1,223	Off Market
716 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$204,300	3	2	960	Off Market
1531 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.93	$154,400	3	1	899	Off Market
1527 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.93	$143,800	3	1	900	Off Market
1523 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.94	$195,600	3	2	899	Off Market
1519 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.95	$121,600	3	1	957	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 708 E Seneca Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1956

Living Area

912 sqft

Price/Sqft

$236

Parking

Garage

About this House

Well-maintained ranch on a quiet street close to schools, shopping and parks. Remodeled kitchen with newer cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Completely updated and remodeled bathroom. Very nice 3-season room with energy efficient Pella windows adds another 256 sq ft of living area and opens to large patio. the main living room features hardwood flooring that extends to the 3 bedrooms. In the finished basement is a large family room and a 3/4 bath w/ laundry access and plenty of room for storage! Home has a security system a roomy 2.5 car garage, newer A/C & furnace, new roof and seamless gutters. Pride of ownership shows with this home!

708 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1956. It last sold for $148,000 on Jul 27, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $214,900, with a rent estimate of $1,504/month.

Home Details for 708 E Seneca Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowave
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: 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: 8407 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 27, 2017 Source: DMMLS #542562	Sold	$148,000
Jun 27, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$149,900
Jun 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$149,900 Price decreased by 6%
Jun 8, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$159,900
May 3, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$127,500
Nov 21, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$132,000
Nov 7, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$132,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,306	$198,900

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
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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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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
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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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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 708 E Seneca Ave

What is 708 E Seneca Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 708 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is $214,900.
What is the price history for 708 E Seneca Ave?
708 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $148,000 in July 2017.
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 708 E Seneca Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 708 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 708 E Seneca Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 708 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.