Does McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say there are sidewalks

Is McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say it's dog friendly

Does McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say car is needed

Are the streets well-lit in McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say kids play outside

Would people walk alone at night in McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's wildlife

Is McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there are community events

Is McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 31% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 212 E Hillside Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 212 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA is $192,400 .

What is the price history for 212 E Hillside Ave?

212 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $121,000 in January 2006.

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.

Does 212 E Hillside Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 212 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 212 E Hillside Ave?

The lot at 212 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,407 sq ft).

212 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

OFF MARKET

$192,400

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1 Bath
910 sqft

212 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,316/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 3, 2006 for $121,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$192K

Since last month

$4K (+2.3%)

Since last year

$9K (+4.6%)

Since last sale

$71K (+59%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +62% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$192K
August 2026	$191K
July 2026	$188K
June 2026	$200K
May 2026	$191K
April 2026	$187K
March 2026	$184K
February 2026	$186K
January 2026	$180K
2025
December 2025	$184K
November 2025	$181K
October 2025	$188K
September 2025	$180K
August 2025	$184K
July 2025	$187K
June 2025	$197K
May 2025	$191K
April 2025	$196K
March 2025	$194K
February 2025	$186K
January 2025	$183K
2024
December 2024	$189K
November 2024	$191K
October 2024	$184K
September 2024	$185K
August 2024	$193K
July 2024	$195K
June 2024	$187K
May 2024	$196K
April 2024	$185K
March 2024	$182K
February 2024	$178K
January 2024	$175K
2023
December 2023	$178K
November 2023	$184K
October 2023	$179K
September 2023	$186K
August 2023	$180K
July 2023	$182K
June 2023	$177K
May 2023	$201K
April 2023	$195K
March 2023	$189K
February 2023	$183K
January 2023	$183K
2022
December 2022	$184K
November 2022	$186K
October 2022	$190K
September 2022	$191K
August 2022	$190K
July 2022	$190K
June 2022	$191K
May 2022	$190K
April 2022	$183K
March 2022	$179K
February 2022	$173K
January 2022	$170K
2021
December 2021	$172K
November 2021	$172K
October 2021	$172K
September 2021	$173K
August 2021	$174K
July 2021	$173K
June 2021	$167K
May 2021	$154K
April 2021	$152K
March 2021	$150K
February 2021	$148K
January 2021	$144K
2020
December 2020	$142K
November 2020	$141K
October 2020	$140K
September 2020	$139K
August 2020	$138K
July 2020	$140K
June 2020	$137K
May 2020	$137K
April 2020	$137K
March 2020	$138K
February 2020	$137K
January 2020	$138K
2019
December 2019	$135K
November 2019	$134K
October 2019	$130K
September 2019	$131K
August 2019	$128K
July 2019	$130K
June 2019	$132K
May 2019	$131K
April 2019	$130K
March 2019	$132K
February 2019	$130K
January 2019	$133K
2018
December 2018	$132K
November 2018	$131K
October 2018	$131K
September 2018	$131K
August 2018	$133K
July 2018	$131K
June 2018	$132K
May 2018	$129K
April 2018	$129K
March 2018	$126K
February 2018	$123K
January 2018	$123K
2017
December 2017	$126K
November 2017	$126K
October 2017	$125K
September 2017	$125K
August 2017	$124K
July 2017	$123K
June 2017	$124K
May 2017	$123K
April 2017	$122K
March 2017	$120K
February 2017	$121K
January 2017	$120K
2016
December 2016	$121K
November 2016	$123K
October 2016	$121K
September 2016	$118K

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
320 E Gray St, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$129,900	06/16/26	2	1	864
1718 SE 2nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/11/25	2	1	840
1721 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$125,000	09/05/25	3	1	1,440

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
216 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$202,600	3	2	910	Off Market
237 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$294,700	4	1	2,218	Off Market
241 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$187,800	3	1	910	Off Market
308 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.12	$124,000	2	1	700	Off Market
300 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$208,400	3	1	1,120	Off Market
313 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$94,000	3	1	1,048	Off Market
2520 Terrace Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312	2.09	$284,100	2	1.5	1,123	Off Market
2602 Terrace Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312	2.10	$213,800	4	1	1,545	Off Market
2606 Terrace Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312	2.11	$240,100	3	1	1,274	Off Market
2610 Terrace Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312	2.12	$315,100	3	2.5	1,664	Off Market
2616 Terrace Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312	2.13	$296,100	4	1	2,076	Off Market
2624 Terrace Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312	2.15	$305,700	3	2	1,392	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 212 E Hillside Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1977

Living Area

910 sqft

Price/Sqft

$211

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 212 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA. 212 E Hillside Ave is in the McKinley School - Columbus Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 910 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8407 sqft and was built in 1977.

212 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 910 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1977. It last sold for $121,000 on Jan 3, 2006. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $192,400, with a rent estimate of $1,418/month.

Home Details for 212 E Hillside Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1977
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8407 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 3, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$121,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,900	$178,700

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

McKinley Elementary School
PK-5
Public
267 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
McKinley has great staff, dedicated teachers, and wonderful students!
Parent Review
15y ago
3 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about McKinley School - Columbus Park

At least 9 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say there are sidewalks
92 % Say it's dog friendly
89 % Say there's holiday spirit
85 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say yards are well-kept
73 % Say car is needed
73 % Say streets are well-lit
69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
64 % Say kids play outside
64 % Say people would walk alone at night
57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say there's wildlife
45 % Say it's quiet
40 % Say there are community events
31 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 212 E Hillside Ave

What is 212 E Hillside Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 212 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA is $192,400.
What is the price history for 212 E Hillside Ave?
212 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $121,000 in January 2006.
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.
Does 212 E Hillside Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 212 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 212 E Hillside Ave?
The lot at 212 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,407 sq ft).