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 225 E Edison Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 225 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $174,500 .

What is the price history for 225 E Edison Ave?

225 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $98,000 in May 2016.

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

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 225 E Edison Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 225 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 225 E Edison Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 225 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$174,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,200 sqft

225 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,203/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 27, 2016 for $98,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$175K

Since last month

$5K (-2.9%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last sale

$77K (+78.1%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$175K
August 2026	$174K
July 2026	$180K
June 2026	$180K
May 2026	$180K
April 2026	$178K
March 2026	$176K
February 2026	$169K
January 2026	$170K
2025
December 2025	$168K
November 2025	$171K
October 2025	$171K
September 2025	$172K
August 2025	$177K
June 2025	$180K
May 2025	$180K
April 2025	$179K
March 2025	$175K
February 2025	$171K
January 2025	$172K
2024
December 2024	$171K
November 2024	$175K
October 2024	$173K
September 2024	$174K
August 2024	$177K
July 2024	$179K
June 2024	$179K
May 2024	$179K
April 2024	$176K
March 2024	$172K
February 2024	$167K
January 2024	$166K
2023
December 2023	$166K
November 2023	$165K
October 2023	$164K
September 2023	$163K
August 2023	$165K
July 2023	$168K
June 2023	$167K
May 2023	$164K
April 2023	$159K
March 2023	$155K
February 2023	$152K
January 2023	$153K
2022
December 2022	$153K
November 2022	$155K
October 2022	$159K
September 2022	$161K
August 2022	$160K
July 2022	$162K
June 2022	$164K
May 2022	$162K
April 2022	$155K
March 2022	$151K
February 2022	$145K
January 2022	$144K
2021
December 2021	$145K
November 2021	$146K
October 2021	$146K
September 2021	$148K
August 2021	$150K
July 2021	$152K
June 2021	$154K
May 2021	$157K
April 2021	$151K
March 2021	$146K
February 2021	$140K
January 2021	$135K
2020
December 2020	$136K
November 2020	$139K
October 2020	$131K
September 2020	$130K
August 2020	$132K
July 2020	$132K
June 2020	$130K
May 2020	$129K
April 2020	$124K
March 2020	$119K
February 2020	$119K
January 2020	$118K
2019
December 2019	$118K
November 2019	$118K
October 2019	$118K
September 2019	$117K
August 2019	$115K
July 2019	$117K
June 2019	$116K
May 2019	$112K
April 2019	$113K
March 2019	$113K
February 2019	$113K
January 2019	$111K
2018
December 2018	$111K
November 2018	$110K
October 2018	$111K
September 2018	$111K
August 2018	$110K
July 2018	$110K
June 2018	$110K
May 2018	$110K
April 2018	$109K
March 2018	$108K
February 2018	$107K
January 2018	$107K
2017
December 2017	$108K
November 2017	$106K
October 2017	$105K
September 2017	$106K
August 2017	$105K
July 2017	$104K
June 2017	$103K
May 2017	$103K
April 2017	$102K
March 2017	$102K
February 2017	$101K
January 2017	$101K
2016
December 2016	$100K
November 2016	$100K
October 2016	$100K
September 2016	$99K

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
202 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$146,300	2	1	984	Off Market
208 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$184,900	5	1.5	1,806	Off Market
237 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$158,800	3	1	1,217	Off Market
241 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$159,300	4	2	1,197	Off Market
245 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$340,900	3	2.5	1,539	Off Market
244 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$351,800	3	2.5	1,726	Off Market
238 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$177,200	3	1	910	Off Market
232 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$152,600	2	1	840	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 225 E Edison Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1892

1,200 sqft

$145/sqft

Garage

About this House

Downtown living! Available 10/2023 - move-in ready!

3 bedroom
1 full bathroom
1 1/2 bathroom in basement

Washer/Dryer and all appliances included!

New A/C January 2020, Furnace 2023

Oversized ONE-car garage with garage door opener. A 2nd, attached "barn" style garage/storage with access from the alley! EASY street parking.

Best kept secret and location in Des Moines!

Walking distance to bars, restaurants, I-Cubs, church, park, and local shops!

A couple blocks off the bike trail! Minutes bike ride to downtown, Grays Lake, Water Works Park, East Village, Valley Junction, and beyond!

Corner, fenced-in lot! Oversized one-car detached garage with opener. 2nd "barn" style attached garage with access off of the alley! Easy off-street parking.

Awesome screened-in porch. Fresh paint, hardwood floors!

Minutes drive to I235 to get you anywhere in the DSM metro.

Live downtown without the hassle of living downtown! Awesome neighborhood and neighbors!

225 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1892. It last sold for $98,000 on May 27, 2016. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2019 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $174,500, with a rent estimate of $1,614/month.

Home Details for 225 E Edison Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 5Storage
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt, Shake ShingleExterior: VinylFoundation Type: MasonryLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1892
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 29, 2024 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Oct 31, 2023 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$239,900
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Aug 10, 2019 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$1,500
Jul 10, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$1,500
May 27, 2016 Source: DMMLS #515952	Sold	$98,000
Apr 30, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$95,000
Apr 25, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$95,000
Dec 17, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$50,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,756	$157,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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
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Neighborhood Overview

McKinley School - Columbus Park

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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 225 E Edison Ave

What is 225 E Edison Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 225 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $174,500.
What is the price history for 225 E Edison Ave?
225 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $98,000 in May 2016.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 225 E Edison Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 225 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 225 E Edison Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 225 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.