237 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
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OFF MARKET

237 E Dunham Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,216 sqft

$141,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $969/mo*
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$141,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $969/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,216 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Home is 2+ bedroom (you have to walk through one room to get to the other. Wood floors have been refinished, new paint throughout. The home has newer vinyl windows, privacy fenced backyard with storage shed. Home has hi-efficiency furnace and central air. This property has been a rental. The rental license is valid to 2/21/2027.
237 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,216 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1910. It last sold for $142,000 on May 28, 2025 (2% below the $145,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $141,000, with a rent estimate of $1,443/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 237 E Dunham Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1216 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, StoveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Hardwood, Tile
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: FullOther Structures: StorageExterior: Fully Fenced, Storage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 02000430000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $145,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 30 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1216 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5009.4 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 716694Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 251-4570Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-02000430000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Roberta McAfee, (515) 251-4570
McAfee Realty
Bought with: Jason Stuyvesant, (515) 778-9669, RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#716694

Price History for 237 E Dunham Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/28/2025$142,000Sold
DMMLS #716694
04/30/2025$145,000PendingDMMLS #716694
04/26/2025$145,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #716694
03/29/2013$32,155Sold
DMMLS #412938
12/19/2006$65,500Sold
N/A
09/25/2003$73,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,014
Assessment$117,100
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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992
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1,415
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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

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