Is a car needed in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is parking easy in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say there are sidewalks

Is there wildlife in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's wildlife

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say it's quiet

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

242 E Kenyon Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,408 sqft

$225,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,526/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$225,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,526/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,408 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 242 E Kenyon Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Townhouse

Year Built

1978

Living Area

1,408 sqft

Price/Sqft

$160

About this House

This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath duplex with walk-out basement. Washer and Dryer are not included there is a hook up for electric dryer. Refridgerator and Stove are included. EXCLUSIVELY LISTED BY KLC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT12-24 Month lease. Rent $875. Deposit $875. No Pets

242 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,408 sqft townhouse in Fort Des Moines, built in 1978. It last sold for $390,000 on Mar 16, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $225,800, with a rent estimate of $1,475/month.

Home Details for 242 E Kenyon Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Family RoomStorage
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8145 sqft

Price History for 242 E Kenyon Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/16/2018	$390,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/16/2018 Contract Date 03/12/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $623
01/22/2014	$128,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/22/2014 Contract Date 01/09/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $204
01/27/2012	$95,006	Sold	DMMLS #390474
Recording Date 01/27/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/28/2011	$75,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/21/2011	$75,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

02/28/2011	$20,844	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/28/2011 Contract Date 02/15/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$4,272
Assessment	$241,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 242 E Kenyon Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
5806 SE 24th St, Des Moines, IA	1.94	Townhouse	$237,000	10/22/25	2	2	1,454

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $210,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,381 sqft
238 E Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,016 sqft
230 E Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $200,100
3 bd
2 ba
901 sqft
5523 SE 1st Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,194 sqft
5507 SE 1st Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $202,000
3 bd
2 ba
793 sqft
5501 SE 1st Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $232,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,004 sqft
5419 SE 1st Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $235,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,400 sqft
246 E Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $245,400
3 ba
1,408 sqft
250 E Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $166,200
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
446 E Diehl Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,000
3 bd
2 ba
884 sqft
439 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $170,400
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
442 E Diehl Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Platinum Realty LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,100
4 bd
2 ba
936 sqft
435 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Coldwell Banker Mid-America

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Fort Des Moines

At least 15 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say car is needed
89 % Say yards are well-kept
87 % Say it's dog friendly
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
77 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
76 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
61 % Say kids play outside
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say streets are well-lit
52 % Say there are sidewalks
50 % Say there's wildlife
46 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
24 % Say there are community events

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Leiasigns
Resident
8y ago
"All in an alley so cozy. Know your neighbors. Right off of South west ninth street so its busy, neighbors wave"
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Amanda W.
Resident
8y ago
"The neighbors around know each other's names. Everyone looks out for one another. It's pretty quiet for the most part. "
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Amanda W.
Resident
8y ago
"It's fairly peaceful. The neighbors look out for each other's properties. The kids in this neighborhood can actually go outside an play without any worries. As far as I know there's not any child/sex predator's anywhere close. "
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Olivia M.
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8y ago
"There is plenty of culture and nice neighbors. Kid playing in most of the yards. I don’t know what else to say"
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