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 236 E Hillside Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 236 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA is $148,800 .

What is the price history for 236 E Hillside Ave?

236 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $49,500 in April 1998.

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 236 E Hillside Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 236 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 236 E Hillside Ave?

The lot at 236 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).

236 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

OFF MARKET

$148,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
960 sqft

236 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 29, 1998 for $49,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$149K

Since last month

$6K (-3.9%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.8%)

Since last sale

$96K (+193.7%)

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 +72% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$145K
July 2026	$151K
June 2026	$157K
May 2026	$160K
April 2026	$155K
March 2026	$152K
February 2026	$144K
January 2026	$147K
2025
December 2025	$145K
November 2025	$143K
October 2025	$142K
September 2025	$141K
August 2025	$147K
July 2025	$151K
June 2025	$151K
May 2025	$153K
April 2025	$150K
March 2025	$147K
February 2025	$141K
January 2025	$140K
2024
December 2024	$141K
November 2024	$143K
October 2024	$139K
September 2024	$138K
August 2024	$141K
July 2024	$145K
June 2024	$146K
May 2024	$147K
April 2024	$142K
March 2024	$139K
February 2024	$129K
January 2024	$127K
2023
December 2023	$129K
November 2023	$129K
October 2023	$131K
September 2023	$131K
August 2023	$134K
July 2023	$135K
June 2023	$135K
May 2023	$133K
April 2023	$127K
March 2023	$121K
February 2023	$118K
January 2023	$119K
2022
December 2022	$119K
November 2022	$121K
October 2022	$123K
September 2022	$125K
August 2022	$124K
July 2022	$130K
June 2022	$132K
May 2022	$129K
April 2022	$121K
March 2022	$114K
February 2022	$104K
January 2022	$105K
2021
December 2021	$106K
November 2021	$110K
October 2021	$111K
September 2021	$113K
August 2021	$116K
July 2021	$121K
June 2021	$129K
May 2021	$138K
April 2021	$131K
March 2021	$132K
February 2021	$126K
January 2021	$120K
2020
December 2020	$116K
November 2020	$114K
October 2020	$116K
September 2020	$114K
August 2020	$106K
July 2020	$106K
June 2020	$104K
May 2020	$103K
April 2020	$108K
March 2020	$110K
February 2020	$109K
January 2020	$107K
2019
December 2019	$105K
November 2019	$104K
October 2019	$107K
September 2019	$107K
August 2019	$104K
July 2019	$105K
June 2019	$106K
May 2019	$101K
April 2019	$103K
March 2019	$103K
February 2019	$106K
January 2019	$105K
2018
December 2018	$101K
November 2018	$106K
October 2018	$108K
September 2018	$103K
August 2018	$102K
July 2018	$101K
June 2018	$100K
May 2018	$102K
April 2018	$98K
March 2018	$95K
February 2018	$92K
January 2018	$89K
2017
December 2017	$91K
November 2017	$93K
October 2017	$96K
September 2017	$95K
August 2017	$95K
July 2017	$93K
June 2017	$93K
May 2017	$92K
April 2017	$89K
March 2017	$86K
February 2017	$89K
January 2017	$82K
2016
December 2016	$87K
November 2016	$86K
October 2016	$87K
September 2016	$87K
August 2016	$84K

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
1721 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$125,000	09/05/25	3	1	1,440
1718 SE 2nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/11/25	2	1	840

Home facts updated by county records

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
240 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$107,600	2	1	588	Off Market
303 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$166,100	2	1.5	1,184	Off Market
301 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$146,400	3	1	1,088	Off Market
245 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$116,200	2	2	924	Off Market
2422 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312	2.17	$651,300	4	3	2,903	Off Market
230 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$131,400	2	1	828	Off Market
402 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.18	$150,200	2	1	672	Off Market
410 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.20	$129,000	2	1	672	Off Market
414 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.21	$172,000	2	1	672	Recently Sold
427 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.20	$143,500	2	1	864	Off Market
423 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.18	$196,600	2	1	878	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1885

Living Area

960 sqft

Price/Sqft

$155

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 236 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA. 236 E Hillside Ave is in the McKinley School - Columbus Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 960 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6621 sqft and was built in 1885.

236 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1885. It last sold for $49,500 on Apr 29, 1998. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $148,800, with a rent estimate of $1,272/month.

Home Details for 236 E Hillside Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1885
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 29, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,268	$143,600

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
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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 236 E Hillside Ave

What is 236 E Hillside Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 236 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA is $148,800.
What is the price history for 236 E Hillside Ave?
236 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $49,500 in April 1998.
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 236 E Hillside Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 236 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 236 E Hillside Ave?
The lot at 236 E Hillside Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).