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

838 E Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,161 sqft

$204,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 19, 2026

$204,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 19, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,161 sqft

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Description

Welcome to your future home-sweet-home! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is a gem you won't want to miss. The heart of this home - the kitchen- is extra large and opens up to the dining space to allow for easy entertaining and convenience at meal times. The bedrooms are all good sized, and there is plenty of space to spread out and relax. This home is solid, with newer windows, electrical, and roof. And the HVAC was replaced in 2020, so you’ll have peace of mind in every season! Picture perfect with a freshly painted exterior, it radiates curb appeal! The 2-car detached garage plus extra driveway is a bonus for your vehicles or extra storage. Located directly across from Madison Elementary School, and less than a block away from Belle Turner Park, imagine the convenience this could bring to your weekly routine and your weekend play! If you’re a young family, or an investor, looking for an ideally situated home, this beautiful home is perfect for you!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 17, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 838 E Madison Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1161 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherDryerRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Deck, Fully FencedFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 301 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11002696000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $190,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Dec 07 2023

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: 1161 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276.4 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 686127Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 664-3075Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11002696000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Thomas Payne, (515) 664-3075
Century 21 Signature
Bought with: Jessica Sanchez, (515) 494-9771, EXP Realty, LLC
Co-Buyer's Agent: Rocio Hermosillo, (515) 657-0766, EXP Realty, LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#686127

Price History for 838 E Madison Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/30/2024$200,000Sold
DMMLS #686127
12/07/2023$190,000PendingDMMLS #686127
12/04/2023$190,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #686127
07/08/2019$142,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/08/2019$142,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/01/2019$142,500Sold
DMMLS #580304
05/14/2019$142,500PendingAgent Provided
05/09/2019$142,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/24/2019$149,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/18/2019$154,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/18/2018$84,700Sold
DMMLS #552598
12/23/2017$75,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/28/2017$500Sold
N/A
06/16/2017$105,020Sold
N/A
10/20/2015$125,000Sold
N/A
09/04/2015$129,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/01/1998$77,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,476
Assessment$197,200
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$1,682/mo
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Sold Date
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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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    "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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    "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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838 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,161 sqft single-family home built in 1956. 838 E Madison Ave is located in Highland Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 838 E Madison Ave was last sold on Jan 30, 2024 for $200,000 (5% higher than the asking price of $190,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 838 E Madison Ave is $204,600.