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OFF MARKET

226 E Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,956 sqft (on 0.47 acres)

$315,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,074/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$315,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,074/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

3 Baths

1,956 sqft

(on 0.47 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 226 E Porter Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1989

Lot Size

0.47 acres

Living Area

1,956 sqft

Price/Sqft

$161

Parking

Garage

About this House

This home is one of a kind and offers a lot. The home has a 2 car attached and a 1 car detached. 1300 on the main level and 456 on lower level.

226 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,956 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1989. It last sold for $140,000 on Dec 2, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $315,600, with a rent estimate of $2,231/month.

Home Details for 226 E Porter Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1989
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.47 acres

Price History for 226 E Porter Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/02/2021	$140,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/02/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/02/2011	$164,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

02/24/2011	$164,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/21/2011	$159,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/10/2010	$159,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/30/2010	$157,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/30/2010 Contract Date 08/23/2010 County Transfer Tax $252 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/01/2010	$159,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
05/22/2010	$164,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/25/1997	$102,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/25/1997 Contract Date 11/18/1997 County Transfer Tax $164 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	$4,954
Assessment	$277,400

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $183,800
4 bd
1 ba
1,408 sqft
216 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $128,700
2 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
210 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $259,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,040 sqft
200 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $160,200
2 bd
1 ba
852 sqft
202 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $175,800
3 bd
1 ba
786 sqft
207 E Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,000
3 bd
3 ba
786 sqft
201 E Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $298,000
3 bd
3 ba
1,300 sqft
220 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $148,400
2 bd
1 ba
728 sqft
242 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,400
2 bd
2 ba
880 sqft
248 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $82,800
2 bd
1 ba
780 sqft
1304 E Emma Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $288,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,436 sqft
1200 E Emma Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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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
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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