Do you enjoy biking the network of trails in our Metro Area? Look no further than this home to begin your ride just minutes from the bike trail this spring. Ideal location as you can get anywhere in the metro within 25 minutes. You are surrounded by an established neighborhood, the park "Tai Village" is nearby and enjoy the shade of the mature trees. The finished basement doubles your living space and the owners chose this home because the layout was more open and the kitchen was larger than the other homes in the area. Hardwood floors and so many updates to this home make it ready for move-in. Budget billing keeps the utility payments around $125 or less per month.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$238Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Scott Wendl• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Sonny Walker• RE/MAX Concepts
Source:DMMLS #430625
Redfin Estimate
$259,544
$69K since sold in May 2024$2,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8.5% higher than the average sale price ($239K) of 6 comparable homes.
Do you enjoy biking the network of trails in our Metro Area? Look no further than this home to begin your ride just minutes from the bike trail this spring. Ideal location as you can get anywhere in the metro within 25 minutes. You are surrounded by an established neighborhood, the park "Tai Village" is nearby and enjoy the shade of the mature trees. The finished basement doubles your living space and the owners chose this home because the layout was more open and the kitchen was larger than the other homes in the area. Hardwood floors and so many updates to this home make it ready for move-in. Budget billing keeps the utility payments around $125 or less per month.
Public Records
Jul 14, 2006
Sold
$130,000
$119/sq ft
DMMLS #280023
Mar 29, 2006
Listed
$129,900
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,354 (+2.1%)
$54,000 + $178,400
$232,400
2024
$4,266 (+0.2%)
$48,400 + $168,500
$216,900
2023
$4,256 (+0.8%)
$48,400 + $168,500
$216,900
2022
$4,224 (−0.6%)
$41,600 + $139,000
$180,600
2021
$4,250 (−3.7%)
$41,600 + $139,000
$180,600
2020
$4,414 (+9.7%)
$41,600 + $139,000
$180,600
2019
$4,024 (+1.1%)
$39,300 + $131,000
$170,300
2018
$3,982 (+6.6%)
$39,300 + $131,000
$170,300
2017
$3,736 (+13.3%)
$33,800 + $115,900
$149,700
2016
$3,298 (+15.5%)
$30,900 + $107,200
$138,100
2013
$2,856
$29,400 + $94,700
$124,100
Tax history for 2537 Madison Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,354 (+2.1%)
$54,000 + $178,400
$232,400
2024
$4,266 (+0.2%)
$48,400 + $168,500
$216,900
2023
$4,256 (+0.8%)
$48,400 + $168,500
$216,900
2022
$4,224 (−0.6%)
$41,600 + $139,000
$180,600
2021
$4,250 (−3.7%)
$41,600 + $139,000
$180,600
2020
$4,414 (+9.7%)
$41,600 + $139,000
$180,600
2019
$4,024 (+1.1%)
$39,300 + $131,000
$170,300
2018
$3,982 (+6.6%)
$39,300 + $131,000
$170,300
2017
$3,736 (+13.3%)
$33,800 + $115,900
$149,700
2016
$3,298 (+15.5%)
$30,900 + $107,200
$138,100
2013
$2,856
$29,400 + $94,700
$124,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,092
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CARMEL HEIGHTS 5
Living Sq. Ft: 1,092
Building Sq. Ft: 1,684
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: TRI PC BNG E 86.8F ON N LN & N149F ON E LN LT 16 LYNNER HEIGHTS PLAT 6; AND -EX TRI PC BNG S 46.3F ON W LINE & W 27 F ON S LN- LOT 8 CARMEL HEIGHTS PLAT 5
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 280
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,700
Legal Lot Number: 8
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.292
Front Footage: 72.5
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,092
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08000637008003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$247,000 – $299,000
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