Welcome home to this charming bungalow offering over 900 sq. ft. of comfortable living space! This inviting home features 2 bedrooms, a spacious family room, and a bonus sunroom filled with windows and abundant natural light—perfect for relaxing, reading, or enjoying your morning coffee. The detached 1-car garage provides convenient parking and additional storage. Ideally located with easy access to downtown and the interstate system, making your commute and getting around the Metro a breeze. A great opportunity for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor looking for a conveniently located home with plenty of charm and potential!
For sale
$155,000
1215 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
936sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$153,700 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming bungalowSpacious family room
- 9 days
- 294
- 17
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
SUSAN VANDERWAAL 515-453-6148,
Iowa Realty South
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747724
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 936
- Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Fencing: Metal,Wood
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 64 x 150
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11004310000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $132,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,414
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$153,700
$146,000 - $161,000
$1,199/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $155,000+75.1%$166/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #747724 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2019 | Sold | $88,500+0.7%$95/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #554356 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2018 | Pending sale | $87,900$94/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #554356 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2018 | Price change | $87,900+4.8%$94/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #554356 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2018 | Pending sale | $83,900$90/sqft |
Source: Greater Des Moines #554356 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2018 | Price change | $83,900-5.7%$90/sqft |
Source: Greater Des Moines #554356 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2018 | Price change | $89,000-3.8%$95/sqft |
Source: Greater Des Moines #554356 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $92,500+4.2%$99/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #554356 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2012 | Sold | $88,800$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2011 | Listing removed | $88,800$95/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #375556 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2011 | Price change | $88,800-4.4%$95/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #375556 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2010 | Price change | $92,900-7.1%$99/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #375556 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2010 | Listed for sale | $100,000+42.9%$107/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #375556 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2010 | Listing removed | $70,000$75/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2009 | Price change | $70,000-5.4%$75/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2009 | Price change | $74,000-3.8%$79/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2009 | Listed for sale | $76,900+19.2%$82/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2001 | Sold | $64,500$69/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,942 +2.5% | $132,900 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $1,894 -5.2% | $115,400 |
| 2023 | $1,998 +0.9% | $115,400 +19% |
| 2022 | $1,980 +8.6% | $97,000 |
| 2021 | $1,824 -3.4% | $97,000 +14.1% |
| 2020 | $1,888 -9.2% | $85,000 |
| 2019 | $2,080 -13.8% | $85,000 +9.8% |
| 2018 | $2,414 +32.1% | $77,400 |
| 2017 | $1,828 +7% | $77,400 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $1,708 | $73,500 |
| 2015 | $1,708 -1.8% | $73,500 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $1,738 | $68,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $68,100 -6.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,600 +6.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $68,400 +6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $64,300 +9.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $58,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $58,800 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $54,560 +25.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,630 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,630 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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