229 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
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OFF MARKET

229 E Jackson Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,184 sqft

$123,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $855/mo*
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$123,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $855/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,184 sqft

Local Information

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Description

4 bedrooms for under $80K. Plenty of space for the money. Great location & close to downtown! Bath and laundry on the main floor and a deck off the side of the house.
229 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,184 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1887. It last sold for $79,000 on Aug 11, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $123,300, with a rent estimate of $1,596/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 229 E Jackson Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1887
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price History for 229 E Jackson Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/11/2009$79,000Sold
DMMLS #348040
06/06/2009$79,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/14/2007$79,000Sold
N/A
05/10/2007$43,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$1,700
Assessment$110,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 229 E Jackson Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1721 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$125,000
09/05/25
3
1
1,440
1718 SE 2nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$120,000
09/11/25
2
1
840
1709 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$150,000
11/19/25
1
1
684
1500 SW 1st St, Des Moines, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$150,000
08/28/25
3
1.5
1,712

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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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