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.
Sold for $207,000
$207,000
517 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
3beds
1,128sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
10,149.48 Square Feet Lot
$205,800 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$1,573 Estimated rent
Home value
$205,800
$191,000 - $220,000
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Spacious floorplanTons of storage spaceNewly refinished hardwood floorsUpdated bathroomAll new fixturesFully fenced yardStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Ernest Huffey 515-265-7200,
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with:
Jeff Kovach
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 710311
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,128
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,149 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 169
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 07000690001000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1961
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2025 | Sold | $207,000-3.7%$184/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #710311 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2025 | Pending sale | $214,900$191/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #710311 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $214,900$191/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #710311 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,420 +2% | $86,100 -49.5% |
| 2024 | $3,352 +5.2% | $170,400 |
| 2023 | $3,186 +0.8% | $170,400 +26% |
| 2022 | $3,162 +6.8% | $135,200 |
| 2021 | $2,960 -3.7% | $135,200 +14% |
| 2020 | $3,074 +10.5% | $118,600 |
| 2019 | $2,782 +1% | $118,600 +14.6% |
| 2018 | $2,754 | $103,500 |
| 2017 | $2,754 +9.5% | $103,500 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $2,516 | $95,500 |
| 2015 | $2,516 +7.2% | $95,500 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $2,346 | $91,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $91,600 -7.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,700 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $104,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $104,200 +6.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $98,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $98,000 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $95,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $95,600 +8% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,520 +9.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,850 |
| 2001 | -- | $80,850 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 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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- 517 E Madison Ave
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