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 237 E Edison Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 237 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $158,800 .

What is the price history for 237 E Edison Ave?

237 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $87,000 in October 2019.

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 237 E Edison Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 237 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 237 E Edison Ave?

The lot at 237 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$158,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,217 sqft

237 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,102/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 1, 2019 for $87,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$159K

Since last month

$6K (-3.6%)

Since last year

$600 (+0.4%)

Since last sale

$72K (+82.5%)

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 +71% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$159K
August 2026	$158K
July 2026	$165K
June 2026	$168K
May 2026	$169K
April 2026	$164K
March 2026	$162K
February 2026	$154K
January 2026	$159K
2025
December 2025	$155K
November 2025	$157K
October 2025	$155K
September 2025	$153K
August 2025	$158K
July 2025	$163K
June 2025	$165K
May 2025	$165K
April 2025	$163K
March 2025	$159K
February 2025	$156K
January 2025	$157K
2024
December 2024	$155K
November 2024	$158K
October 2024	$155K
September 2024	$156K
August 2024	$159K
July 2024	$161K
June 2024	$161K
May 2024	$161K
April 2024	$159K
March 2024	$156K
February 2024	$149K
January 2024	$148K
2023
December 2023	$148K
November 2023	$149K
October 2023	$151K
September 2023	$149K
August 2023	$152K
July 2023	$151K
June 2023	$151K
May 2023	$152K
April 2023	$148K
March 2023	$143K
February 2023	$139K
January 2023	$140K
2022
December 2022	$140K
November 2022	$142K
October 2022	$143K
September 2022	$144K
August 2022	$143K
July 2022	$144K
June 2022	$144K
May 2022	$142K
April 2022	$136K
March 2022	$133K
February 2022	$130K
January 2022	$130K
2021
December 2021	$132K
November 2021	$133K
October 2021	$133K
September 2021	$136K
August 2021	$137K
July 2021	$140K
June 2021	$134K
May 2021	$99K
April 2021	$97K
March 2021	$97K
February 2021	$96K
January 2021	$93K
2020
December 2020	$92K
November 2020	$92K
October 2020	$91K
September 2020	$91K
August 2020	$90K
July 2020	$90K
June 2020	$89K
May 2020	$89K
April 2020	$88K
March 2020	$88K
February 2020	$87K
January 2020	$87K
2019
December 2019	$87K
November 2019	$87K
October 2019	$87K
September 2019	$85K
August 2019	$85K
July 2019	$107K
June 2019	$113K
May 2019	$108K
April 2019	$109K
March 2019	$112K
February 2019	$110K
January 2019	$108K
2018
December 2018	$108K
November 2018	$111K
October 2018	$111K
September 2018	$110K
August 2018	$109K
July 2018	$100K
June 2018	$101K
May 2018	$101K
April 2018	$104K
March 2018	$105K
February 2018	$99K
January 2018	$100K
2017
December 2017	$112K
November 2017	$110K
October 2017	$108K
September 2017	$107K
August 2017	$98K
July 2017	$103K
June 2017	$102K
May 2017	$99K
April 2017	$102K
March 2017	$102K
February 2017	$97K
January 2017	$97K
2016
December 2016	$99K
November 2016	$99K
October 2016	$97K
September 2016	$93K

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
225 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$174,500	3	1.5	1,200	Off Market
202 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$146,300	2	1	984	Off Market
241 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$159,300	4	2	1,197	Off Market
245 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$340,900	3	2.5	1,539	Off Market
244 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$351,800	3	2.5	1,726	Off Market
238 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$177,200	3	1	910	Off Market
232 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$152,600	2	1	840	Off Market
228 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$158,600	3	1	1,216	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

1,217 sqft

$130/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 237 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA. 237 E Edison 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 1,217 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9583 sqft and was built in 1900.

237 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,217 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1900. It last sold for $87,000 on Oct 1, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $158,800, with a rent estimate of $1,475/month.

Home Details for 237 E Edison Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 1980
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
Oct 1, 2019 Source: DMMLS #589827	Sold	$87,000
Aug 29, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$87,500
Aug 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$87,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,532	$147,600

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
3 Reviews

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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 237 E Edison Ave

What is 237 E Edison Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 237 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $158,800.
What is the price history for 237 E Edison Ave?
237 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $87,000 in October 2019.
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 237 E Edison Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 237 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 237 E Edison Ave?
The lot at 237 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).