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 245 E Columbus Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 245 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is $115,300 .

What is the price history for 245 E Columbus Ave?

245 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $48,000 in March 1999.

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 245 E Columbus Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 245 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 245 E Columbus Ave?

The lot at 245 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,837 sq ft).

245 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

OFF MARKET

$115,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
924 sqft

245 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 26, 1999 for $48,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$115K

Since last month

$3K (-2.9%)

Since last year

$3K (+2.4%)

Since last sale

$67K (+140.2%)

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 +71% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$115K
August 2026	$114K
July 2026	$119K
June 2026	$125K
May 2026	$130K
April 2026	$124K
March 2026	$122K
February 2026	$114K
January 2026	$118K
2025
December 2025	$115K
November 2025	$113K
October 2025	$110K
September 2025	$109K
August 2025	$113K
July 2025	$117K
June 2025	$117K
May 2025	$120K
April 2025	$116K
March 2025	$116K
February 2025	$113K
January 2025	$112K
2024
December 2024	$111K
November 2024	$115K
October 2024	$110K
September 2024	$111K
August 2024	$110K
July 2024	$115K
June 2024	$121K
May 2024	$122K
April 2024	$117K
March 2024	$115K
February 2024	$104K
January 2024	$104K
2023
December 2023	$104K
November 2023	$105K
October 2023	$103K
September 2023	$104K
August 2023	$109K
July 2023	$112K
June 2023	$109K
May 2023	$112K
April 2023	$106K
March 2023	$100K
February 2023	$96K
January 2023	$97K
2022
December 2022	$97K
November 2022	$99K
October 2022	$101K
September 2022	$102K
August 2022	$101K
July 2022	$108K
June 2022	$110K
May 2022	$108K
April 2022	$99K
March 2022	$89K
February 2022	$75K
January 2022	$75K
2021
December 2021	$75K
November 2021	$78K
October 2021	$78K
September 2021	$79K
August 2021	$83K
July 2021	$89K
June 2021	$101K
May 2021	$117K
April 2021	$109K
March 2021	$108K
February 2021	$105K
January 2021	$94K
2020
December 2020	$91K
October 2020	$85K
September 2020	$91K
August 2020	$96K
July 2020	$95K
June 2020	$91K
May 2020	$91K
April 2020	$91K
March 2020	$88K
February 2020	$92K
January 2020	$96K
2019
December 2019	$94K
November 2019	$94K
October 2019	$93K
September 2019	$94K
August 2019	$99K
July 2019	$103K
June 2019	$103K
May 2019	$97K
April 2019	$92K
March 2019	$95K
February 2019	$91K
January 2019	$95K
2018
December 2018	$95K
November 2018	$90K
October 2018	$92K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$85K
July 2018	$83K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$85K
April 2018	$86K
March 2018	$84K
February 2018	$85K
January 2018	$87K
2017
December 2017	$90K
November 2017	$87K
October 2017	$88K
September 2017	$86K
August 2017	$86K
July 2017	$88K
June 2017	$79K
May 2017	$75K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$71K
February 2017	$70K
January 2017	$69K
2016
December 2016	$67K
November 2016	$67K
October 2016	$68K
September 2016	$68K

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
505 Olinda Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.50	Single-Family Home	$86,000	07/28/26	2	1	1,057

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
2422 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312	2.17	$648,300	4	3	2,903	Off Market
2410 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312	2.16	$671,700	5	3	3,919	Off Market
300 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$186,100	2	1	1,028	Off Market
310 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$143,500	3	1	1,056	Off Market
312 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$125,500	2	1	1,078	Off Market
301 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$145,600	3	1	1,088	Off Market
303 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$165,700	2	1.5	1,184	Off Market
240 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$107,300	2	1	588	Off Market
236 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$146,400	3	1	960	Off Market
230 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$129,900	2	1	828	Off Market
402 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.19	$149,200	2	1	672	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

924 sqft

$125/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 245 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA. 245 E Columbus Ave is in the McKinley School - Columbus Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 924 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5837 sqft and was built in 1920.

245 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 924 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1920. It last sold for $48,000 on Mar 26, 1999. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $115,300, with a rent estimate of $1,157/month.

Home Details for 245 E Columbus Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5837 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 26, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$48,000
Aug 8, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,750	$102,200

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
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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 245 E Columbus Ave

What is 245 E Columbus Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 245 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is $115,300.
What is the price history for 245 E Columbus Ave?
245 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $48,000 in March 1999.
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 245 E Columbus Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 245 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 245 E Columbus Ave?
The lot at 245 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,837 sq ft).