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 238 E Columbus Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 238 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is $176,400 .

What is the price history for 238 E Columbus Ave?

238 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $23,000 in June 2000.

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 238 E Columbus Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 238 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 238 E Columbus Ave?

The lot at 238 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).

238 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

OFF MARKET

$176,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
910 sqft

238 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 29, 2000 for $23,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$176K

Since last month

$4K (-2%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.5%)

Since last sale

$152K (+661.7%)

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 +57% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$175K
August 2026	$177K
July 2026	$179K
June 2026	$184K
May 2026	$183K
April 2026	$181K
March 2026	$179K
February 2026	$173K
January 2026	$174K
2025
December 2025	$171K
November 2025	$175K
October 2025	$173K
September 2025	$174K
August 2025	$178K
July 2025	$182K
June 2025	$182K
May 2025	$183K
April 2025	$184K
March 2025	$180K
February 2025	$175K
January 2025	$177K
2024
December 2024	$176K
November 2024	$178K
October 2024	$173K
September 2024	$173K
August 2024	$177K
July 2024	$178K
June 2024	$177K
May 2024	$179K
April 2024	$176K
March 2024	$173K
February 2024	$167K
January 2024	$163K
2023
December 2023	$166K
November 2023	$164K
October 2023	$166K
September 2023	$166K
August 2023	$168K
July 2023	$169K
June 2023	$165K
May 2023	$167K
April 2023	$163K
March 2023	$158K
February 2023	$154K
January 2023	$154K
2022
December 2022	$154K
November 2022	$156K
October 2022	$158K
September 2022	$158K
August 2022	$157K
July 2022	$159K
June 2022	$159K
May 2022	$157K
April 2022	$149K
March 2022	$140K
February 2022	$128K
January 2022	$130K
2021
December 2021	$132K
November 2021	$136K
October 2021	$137K
September 2021	$138K
August 2021	$140K
July 2021	$143K
June 2021	$144K
May 2021	$146K
April 2021	$140K
March 2021	$140K
February 2021	$137K
January 2021	$135K
2020
December 2020	$134K
November 2020	$134K
October 2020	$136K
September 2020	$136K
August 2020	$133K
July 2020	$134K
June 2020	$133K
May 2020	$133K
April 2020	$133K
March 2020	$135K
February 2020	$133K
January 2020	$133K
2019
December 2019	$130K
November 2019	$129K
October 2019	$128K
September 2019	$130K
August 2019	$128K
July 2019	$128K
June 2019	$128K
May 2019	$128K
April 2019	$128K
March 2019	$128K
February 2019	$126K
January 2019	$125K
2018
December 2018	$125K
November 2018	$126K
October 2018	$128K
September 2018	$126K
August 2018	$125K
July 2018	$124K
June 2018	$121K
May 2018	$122K
April 2018	$123K
March 2018	$118K
February 2018	$115K
January 2018	$117K
2017
December 2017	$116K
November 2017	$115K
October 2017	$115K
September 2017	$117K
August 2017	$120K
July 2017	$119K
June 2017	$119K
May 2017	$116K
April 2017	$114K
March 2017	$112K
February 2017	$112K
January 2017	$111K
2016
December 2016	$112K
November 2016	$112K
October 2016	$110K
September 2016	$112K

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
244 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$351,800	3	2.5	1,726	Off Market
245 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$340,900	3	2.5	1,539	Off Market
241 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$158,100	4	2	1,197	Off Market
237 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$158,800	3	1	1,217	Off Market
225 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$172,900	3	1.5	1,200	Off Market
232 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$154,000	2	1	840	Off Market
228 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$159,700	3	1	1,216	Off Market
224 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$158,400	3	1	1,271	Off Market
317 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.16	$100,900	3	1	1,098	Off Market
321 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.17	$166,500	3	1	1,127	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 1976

910 sqft

$194/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 238 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA. 238 E Columbus 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 910 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5967 sqft and was built in 1976.

238 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 910 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1976. It last sold for $23,000 on Jun 29, 2000. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $176,400, with a rent estimate of $1,356/month.

Home Details for 238 E Columbus Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5967 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 29, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$23,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,460	$169,400

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
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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 238 E Columbus Ave

What is 238 E Columbus Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 238 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is $176,400.
What is the price history for 238 E Columbus Ave?
238 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $23,000 in June 2000.
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 238 E Columbus Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 238 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 238 E Columbus Ave?
The lot at 238 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,967 sq ft).