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

717 E Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,088 sqft

$200,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,347/mo*
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$200,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,347/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,088 sqft

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
1960
Living Area
1,088 sqft
Price/Sqft
$184
Parking
Garage

About this House

Short Sale - Home needs work but could be very nice. 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath with 2 car detached garage.
717 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,088 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1960. It last sold for $70,000 on Jan 11, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $200,700, with a rent estimate of $1,615/month.

Home Details for 717 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: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 2013
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8581 sqft

Price History for 717 E Madison Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/11/2013$70,000Sold
DMMLS #401034
06/08/2012$70,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/11/2012$75,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/16/2006$109,500Sold
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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$3,240
Assessment$195,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 717 E Madison Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3830 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$124,500
10/27/25
4
2
1,201
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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