Don't miss this opportunity to own this ranch home with a full partially finished basement. The basement has a non conforming bedroom and a bathroom with tile shower. The home has a nice size living room / dining room combo. It has a fully fenced yard with a storage shed and a two car detached garage. There is a rear deck. Property is being sold As-Is. Inspections are for buyers knowledge only. Buyer will be responsible for all abstracting costs. Seller is The Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists. This property may qualify for seller financing (Vendee). This is a must see!
Sold for $146,700
Zestimate®
$146,700
509 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
3beds
1,184sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
0.39 Acres Lot
$146,700 Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$1,738 Estimated rent
Home value
$146,700
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brent Kelso (515)333-1710,
Silverado Realty
Bought with:
OUTSIDE AGENT
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740451
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,184
- Total interior livable area: 1,184 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Dimensions: 94.8 x 177.5
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 07000692000000
- Zoning: N5
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Sold | $146,700-2.5%$124/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #740451 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Sold | $150,449$127/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,110 +2.3% | $196,200 +13% |
| 2024 | $3,040 +5% | $173,600 |
| 2023 | $2,894 -1.9% | $173,600 +28.5% |
| 2022 | $2,950 +7% | $135,100 |
| 2021 | $2,756 -3.5% | $135,100 +13.5% |
| 2020 | $2,856 +11% | $119,000 |
| 2019 | $2,574 +1.3% | $119,000 +14.1% |
| 2018 | $2,542 | $104,300 |
| 2017 | $2,542 +10.6% | $104,300 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $2,298 | $95,900 |
| 2015 | $2,298 +7.8% | $95,900 +4% |
| 2014 | $2,132 | $92,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $92,200 -7.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $99,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $99,500 -6.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $106,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $106,100 +6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $99,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $99,700 +0.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $98,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $98,800 +8.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $90,870 +9.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $83,290 |
| 2001 | -- | $83,290 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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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