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 721 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 721 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $176,400 .

What is the price history for 721 E Madison Ave?

721 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $122,000 in March 2019.

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 721 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 721 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 721 E Madison Ave?

The lot at 721 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,146 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$176,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
824 sqft

721 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,215/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 12, 2019 for $122,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$176K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$4K (-2.3%)

Since last sale

$54K (+44.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +62% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$176K
August 2026	$176K
July 2026	$177K
June 2026	$177K
May 2026	$176K
April 2026	$178K
March 2026	$176K
February 2026	$174K
January 2026	$172K
2025
December 2025	$171K
November 2025	$175K
October 2025	$177K
September 2025	$178K
August 2025	$180K
July 2025	$182K
June 2025	$182K
May 2025	$181K
April 2025	$180K
March 2025	$178K
February 2025	$174K
January 2025	$175K
2024
December 2024	$177K
November 2024	$178K
October 2024	$179K
September 2024	$178K
August 2024	$178K
July 2024	$178K
June 2024	$178K
May 2024	$180K
April 2024	$180K
March 2024	$176K
February 2024	$174K
January 2024	$173K
2023
December 2023	$173K
November 2023	$172K
October 2023	$175K
September 2023	$175K
August 2023	$175K
July 2023	$177K
June 2023	$175K
May 2023	$171K
April 2023	$167K
March 2023	$163K
February 2023	$159K
January 2023	$157K
2022
December 2022	$158K
November 2022	$159K
October 2022	$163K
September 2022	$164K
August 2022	$164K
July 2022	$163K
June 2022	$164K
May 2022	$163K
April 2022	$158K
March 2022	$154K
February 2022	$151K
January 2022	$150K
2021
December 2021	$150K
November 2021	$151K
October 2021	$151K
September 2021	$152K
August 2021	$153K
July 2021	$153K
June 2021	$148K
May 2021	$141K
April 2021	$139K
March 2021	$137K
February 2021	$135K
January 2021	$132K
2020
December 2020	$130K
November 2020	$131K
October 2020	$130K
September 2020	$129K
August 2020	$128K
July 2020	$129K
June 2020	$128K
May 2020	$127K
April 2020	$125K
March 2020	$125K
February 2020	$124K
January 2020	$125K
2019
December 2019	$124K
November 2019	$124K
October 2019	$123K
September 2019	$124K
August 2019	$124K
July 2019	$123K
June 2019	$124K
May 2019	$123K
April 2019	$123K
March 2019	$122K
February 2019	$83K
January 2019	$82K
2018
December 2018	$81K
November 2018	$81K
October 2018	$81K
September 2018	$81K
August 2018	$124K
July 2018	$120K
June 2018	$117K
May 2018	$112K
April 2018	$115K
March 2018	$105K
February 2018	$105K
January 2018	$107K
2017
December 2017	$113K
November 2017	$110K
October 2017	$112K
September 2017	$117K
August 2017	$114K
July 2017	$115K
June 2017	$116K
May 2017	$113K
April 2017	$106K
March 2017	$109K
February 2017	$108K
January 2017	$110K
2016
December 2016	$110K
November 2016	$107K
October 2016	$101K
September 2016	$109K

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
717 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.01	$195,700	4	2	1,088	Off Market
3944 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$180,300	2	1	748	Off Market
3940 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$230,000	2	1	720	Recently Sold
3936 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$225,000	3	2	1,062	For Sale
3924 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$237,000	3	1	1,094	Off Market
3930 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$183,800	2	1	959	Off Market
711 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.03	$221,000	3	1	1,388	Off Market
701 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.05	$257,500	4	2	1,907	Off Market
3813 N Union St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.20	$183,300	3	1	888	Off Market
632 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.22	$140,800	2	1	693	Off Market
638 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	0.22	$215,000	3	2	1,318	Off Market
704 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.21	$214,700	3	2	1,699	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 721 E Madison Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

824 sqft

$214/sqft

Garage

About this House

Remodeled ranch home that features: large living room, beautiful bathroom, good sized bedrooms, formal dining room, lower level with tile flooring and large living room or third non-conforming bedroom, and fenced backyard with a one car garage.

721 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 824 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1960. It last sold for $122,000 on Mar 12, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $176,400, with a rent estimate of $1,114/month.

Home Details for 721 E Madison 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
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8145 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 12, 2019 Source: DMMLS #575484	Sold	$122,000
Jan 28, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$120,000
Jan 21, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$120,000
Sep 28, 2018 Source: DMMLS #553835	Sold	$81,000
Jul 9, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$78,000
Mar 13, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$78,000
Feb 14, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$78,000
Jan 22, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$78,000
Aug 14, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$112,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,674	$163,300

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

Highland Park

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Buy: $125k - $275k

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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 721 E Madison Ave

What is 721 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 721 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $176,400.
What is the price history for 721 E Madison Ave?
721 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $122,000 in March 2019.
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 721 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 721 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 721 E Madison Ave?
The lot at 721 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,146 sq ft).