Pending

$160,000

3020 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

3beds

1,045sqft

$1,260/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1959

0.26 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$153/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Classic ranch

Investor special in the established Douglas Acres neighborhood! This classic ranch is ready for a new owner with a vision to bring it into the next chapter. The neighborhood is filled with character, including plenty of mid-century homes from the 1940s-1970s, and this property offers an opportunity to add your own finishing touches while building value. Whether you're an investor looking for your next project or a homeowner ready to create a home that fits your style, this one is worth a look.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,045
Total interior livable area: 1,045 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 0.26 Acres
Dimensions: 80 x 140
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 06001428001000
Zoning: N1B

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1959

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $153/sqft
Tax assessed value: $200,900
Annual tax amount: $3,342
Date on market: 8/20/2026
Cumulative days on market: 54 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/24/2026	Pending sale	$160,000$153/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747553 Report a problem
8/20/2026	Listed for sale	$160,000+30.1%$153/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747553 Report a problem
6/1/2006	Sold	$123,000+14.4%$118/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/12/2002	Sold	$107,500$103/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,114 -1.9%	$200,900 +7.1%
2024	$3,174 -7.7%	$187,500
2023	$3,440 +0.9%	$187,500 +18.5%
2022	$3,410 +2.2%	$158,200
2021	$3,336 -3.6%	$158,200 +8.7%
2020	$3,460 +11.3%	$145,600
2019	$3,110 +1.2%	$145,600 +14.2%
2018	$3,072	$127,500
2017	$3,072 +11.3%	$127,500 +9.2%
2016	$2,760	$116,800
2015	$2,760 +15.2%	$116,800 +10.3%
2014	$2,396	$105,900
2013	--	$105,900 -0.4%
2012	--	$106,300
2011	--	$106,300 -8.5%
2010	--	$116,200
2009	--	$116,200 -2%
2008	--	$118,600
2007	--	$118,600 +12.6%
2006	--	$105,300
2005	--	$105,300 +5.2%
2003	--	$100,100 +16.3%
2002	--	$86,070
2001	--	$86,070