Is a car needed in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is parking easy in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say there are sidewalks

Is there wildlife in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's wildlife

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say it's quiet

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

208 E Army Post Rd
Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

Studio
81 sqft (on 0.52 acres)

$343,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 16, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,244/mo*

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$343,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 16, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,244/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Studio

81 sqft

(on 0.52 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This single-family home is located at 208 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA. 208 E Army Post Rd is in the Fort Des Moines neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has approximately 81 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.52 acres and was built in 1958.

208 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a studio, 81 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1958. It last sold for $150,000 on Feb 21, 2002. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $343,100, with a rent estimate of $1,650/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Cooling only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 208 E Army Post Rd

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 1
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Other

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Built UpExterior: Other, Cement Concrete, MetalFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958Year Updated: 1995
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.52 acres

Price History for 208 E Army Post Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/21/2002	$150,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/21/2002 Contract Date 02/11/2002 County Transfer Tax $239 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$12,508
Assessment	$417,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 208 E Army Post Rd

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
341 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$152,302	03/31/26	2	1	800
6203 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$125,000	09/11/25	1	1	544

Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

Fort Des Moines

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What Locals Say about Fort Des Moines

At least 15 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say car is needed
89 % Say yards are well-kept
87 % Say it's dog friendly
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
77 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
76 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
61 % Say kids play outside
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say streets are well-lit
52 % Say there are sidewalks
50 % Say there's wildlife
46 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
24 % Say there are community events

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Leiasigns
Resident
8y ago
"All in an alley so cozy. Know your neighbors. Right off of South west ninth street so its busy, neighbors wave"
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Amanda W.
Resident
8y ago
"The neighbors around know each other's names. Everyone looks out for one another. It's pretty quiet for the most part. "
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Amanda W.
Resident
8y ago
"It's fairly peaceful. The neighbors look out for each other's properties. The kids in this neighborhood can actually go outside an play without any worries. As far as I know there's not any child/sex predator's anywhere close. "
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Olivia M.
Resident
8y ago
"There is plenty of culture and nice neighbors. Kid playing in most of the yards. I don’t know what else to say"
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