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, 80% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 74% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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, 58% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 55% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 50% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 48% 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, 43% 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

What is the price history for 212 E Army Post Rd?

212 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA last sold for $72,500 in June 2011.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Fort Des Moines neighborhood?

Residents describe the Fort Des Moines neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines .

Does 212 E Army Post Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 212 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 212 E Army Post Rd?

The lot at 212 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,650 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

212 E Army Post Rd
Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

1 Bed
1 Bath
832 sqft

1 Bed

1 Bath

832 sqft

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out how much similar homes have sold for.

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
6203 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$125,000	09/11/25	1	1	544
341 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$152,302	03/31/26	2	1	800
430 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$85,000	07/16/26	2	1	744
16 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$39,000	08/07/26	1	1	528

Home facts updated by county records

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1948

Living Area

832 sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 212 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA. 212 E Army Post Rd is in the Fort Des Moines neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 832 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10650 sqft and was built in 1948.

212 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 832 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1948. It last sold for $72,500 on Jun 3, 2011. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $852/month.

Home Details for 212 E Army Post Rd

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 3

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10650 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 3, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$72,500
Dec 17, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$50,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2016	$1,844	$70,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Lovejoy Elementary School
K-5
Public
372 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Our 4th year at this school and we have loved every teacher. However, the schools extra staff have been terrible and rude. My child has had the same bully for 3 years and nothing has been done, infact my daughter gets punished for standing up for her self as I will always teach her to do. This year the 4th graders are experiencing a horrible teacher change in the middle of the school year and I was told today that's because she had more of a friend relationship with the kids and the new principal believes it should be more teacher/student relation. That's why I'm making this post. These are elementary kids not high schoolers and I stand against her comment and judgement towards these poor kids.
Parent Review
4mo ago
6 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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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
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
58 % Say kids play outside
55 % Say neighbors are friendly
52 % Say there are sidewalks
50 % Say streets are well-lit
48 % Say there's wildlife
46 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
24 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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Frequently asked questions about 212 E Army Post Rd

What is the price history for 212 E Army Post Rd?
212 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA last sold for $72,500 in June 2011.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Fort Des Moines neighborhood?
Residents describe the Fort Des Moines neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines.
Does 212 E Army Post Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 212 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 212 E Army Post Rd?
The lot at 212 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,650 sq ft).