2953 Seneca Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
3 bd 2 ba 826 sqft Built 1965 Lot 10,000 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$200,000
Jun 3, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2022 | Sold | $200,000 | Public Record |
| May 9, 2022 | Listed | $199,500 | MLS #651505 |
| May 25, 2018 | Sold | $147,500 | MLS #559275 |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Listed | $149,900 | MLS #559275 |
| May 11, 2011 | Listing removed | $52,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 27, 2011 | Listed | $52,000 | MLS #383459 |
| Oct 24, 2005 | Sold | $129,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $177,600 | $27,800 | $205,400 | $3,618 |
| 2023 | $165,000 | $25,400 | $190,400 | $3,604 |
| 2022 | $139,500 | $22,300 | $161,800 | $3,574 |
| 2021 | $139,500 | $22,300 | $161,800 | $3,506 |
| 2020 | $128,500 | $20,600 | $149,100 | $3,638 |
| 2019 | $128,500 | $20,600 | $149,100 | $3,268 |
| 2018 | $112,500 | $17,600 | $130,100 | $3,230 |
| 2017 | $112,500 | $17,600 | $130,100 | $3,002 |
| 2016 | $103,600 | $15,900 | $119,500 | $2,920 |
| 2015 | $103,600 | $15,900 | $119,500 | $2,694 |
| 2014 | $95,800 | $14,300 | $110,100 | $2,506 |
| 2013 | $95,800 | $14,300 | $110,100 | $2,430 |
| 2012 | $96,100 | $14,300 | $110,400 | $2,610 |
| 2011 | $96,100 | $14,300 | $110,400 | $2,486 |
| 2010 | $101,600 | $15,400 | $117,000 | $2,464 |
| 2009 | $101,600 | $15,400 | $117,000 | $2,404 |
| 2008 | $103,700 | $15,800 | $119,500 | $2,404 |
| 2007 | $103,700 | $15,800 | $119,500 | $2,156 |
Property facts
Year built
1965
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
826 sqft
Lot size
10,000 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
Seneca Ave
Coordinates
41.63194, -93.55840
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,239
Gross rental yield
7.43%
Implied cap rate
4.83%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2953 Seneca Ave last sell?
2953 Seneca Ave most recently sold on Jun 3, 2022 for $200,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 2953 Seneca Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 2953 Seneca Ave (year 2025) is $205,400 with $3,618 in property tax.
How does 2953 Seneca Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 2.7% above the last sale price of $200,000.
When was 2953 Seneca Ave built?
2953 Seneca Ave was built in 1965.
How does 2953 Seneca Ave compare to others on Seneca Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Seneca Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Seneca Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 2953 Seneca Ave?
2953 Seneca Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 826 sqft, 10,000 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2953 Seneca Ave a flip candidate?
No — 2953 Seneca Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 2953 Seneca Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2953 Seneca Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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