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

OFF MARKET

904 E Seneca Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,082 sqft

$184,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,259/mo*

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$184,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,259/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,082 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 904 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

1954

Living Area

1,082 sqft

Price/Sqft

$170

Parking

Garage

About this House

Remodeled kitchen w/new cabinetry, tiled floor, backsplash, paint. This 2 br home was once a 3 br and could easily be switched back if need or just close pocket door. 3rd bedroom turned into dining area with sliders to a large deck and privacy fenced back yard. Large living space and spacious bedrooms. Some updating has been done consisting of trim, paint, new exterior front door, some interior doors. Bedrooms have hardwood floors and living area has hardwood under carpet. Keep power bills down with whole house fan. More finish in the lower level than assessor shows. Consists of living space and a non-conforming bedroom/office. Home is located close to shopping/resturants and not far from freeway or interstate access. Also close to bus line and elementary school. Located in NFC area with possible $10,000 grant for home upgrades.

904 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,082 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1954. It last sold for $94,750 on Apr 23, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $184,300, with a rent estimate of $1,397/month.

Home Details for 904 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
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1954Year Updated: 2015
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7971 sqft

Price History for 904 E Seneca Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/23/2015	$94,750	Sold	DMMLS #446927
Recording Date 04/23/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/08/2015	$99,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $900 (1%)
01/07/2015	$99,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,100 (4%)
08/12/2014	$94,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-5%)
07/16/2014	$99,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/23/2000	$73,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/23/2000 Contract Date 06/20/2000 County Transfer Tax $117 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$2,742
Assessment	$180,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 904 E Seneca Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855
3823 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$65,000	01/29/26	2	1	720

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $167,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,040 sqft
900 E Seneca Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,700
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
3915 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,200
3 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
3917 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,734 sqft
1412 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,200
2 bd
2 ba
978 sqft
1408 Thompson Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $140,100
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
2023 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,050 sqft
912 E Seneca Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,500
3 bd
2 ba
880 sqft
1000 E Seneca Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,500
3 bd
2 ba
882 sqft
1006 E Seneca Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $205,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
3916 E 10th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $194,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,286 sqft
3912 E 10th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $177,200
3 bd
1 ba
886 sqft
903 E Seneca Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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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.

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Resident
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.
Prev. Resident
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
Prev. Resident
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.
Resident
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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