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517 E Madison Ave Des Moines, IA 50313
$214,900 List price
$2,552
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,128 sqft
0.2 acres
$191 / sqft
House
Property details
About 517 E Madison Ave
Don't miss out on your chance to own this newly renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath home conveniently located on the North side of Des Moines. This home has recently seen some major updates, including new solid plywood kitchen cabinets with self-closing drawers, stainless steel appliances, new interior and exterior doors, fresh paint inside and out, newly refinished hardwood floors, new A/C, all new fixtures and an updated bathroom. The home offers a spacious floorplan offering 3 large bedrooms, a huge living room, and an eat in kitchen on the main level. The basement has a ½ bath and tons of storage space and could be finished off for additional living space. Outside the home you'll find a fully fenced yard, and a one car garage that is complete with new siding. Call your realtor today to set up your showing.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,128 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.233 Acres
Year built1961
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #710311
Garage1 space
Summary
- MLS Number: 710311
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Revolution
- Office Phone: (515) 265-7200
- Office Email: deb@soldbyrev.com
- Listing Agent: Ernest Huffey
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Last updated on: 1/17/2025, 11:20:56 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $135,200 | $3,074 |
| 2020 | $118,600 | $3,074 |
| 2019 | $118,600 | $2,754 |
| 2018 | $103,500 | $2,754 |
| 2017 | $103,500 | $2,582 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Madison Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•806 Hoffman Ave
3
Oak Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•3928 6th Ave
4
Findley Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•3025 Oxford St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,866. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
71%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
41%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Books-a-Million
Family Dollar
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
White Castle
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Chevrolet
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
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Frequently asked questions
About 517 E Madison Ave
This home is located at 517 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313 in the Highland Park neighborhood. This 1,128 square foot home, which was built in 1961, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $214,900.
Over 35 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 120 listings were sold below the listed price and 50 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA decreased by 10.9% between November and December 2024. The median list price of listings available in December 2024 was $215,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 36 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.