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 246 E Dunham Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 246 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA is $201,000 .

What is the price history for 246 E Dunham Ave?

246 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $101,500 in February 2009.

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 246 E Dunham Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 246 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 246 E Dunham Ave?

The lot at 246 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (9,931 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$201,000

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,989 sqft

246 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 4, 2009 for $101,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$201K

Since last month

$3K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$6K (+2.8%)

Since last sale

$100K (+98%)

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 +66% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$201K
August 2026	$200K
July 2026	$204K
June 2026	$210K
May 2026	$212K
April 2026	$206K
March 2026	$201K
February 2026	$192K
January 2026	$197K
2025
December 2025	$192K
November 2025	$191K
October 2025	$190K
September 2025	$184K
August 2025	$196K
July 2025	$201K
June 2025	$202K
May 2025	$197K
April 2025	$197K
March 2025	$193K
February 2025	$186K
January 2025	$188K
2024
December 2024	$188K
November 2024	$191K
October 2024	$185K
September 2024	$186K
August 2024	$189K
July 2024	$194K
June 2024	$196K
May 2024	$194K
April 2024	$188K
March 2024	$184K
February 2024	$173K
January 2024	$171K
2023
December 2023	$174K
November 2023	$176K
October 2023	$176K
September 2023	$177K
August 2023	$182K
July 2023	$182K
June 2023	$182K
May 2023	$180K
April 2023	$174K
March 2023	$169K
February 2023	$164K
January 2023	$165K
2022
December 2022	$165K
November 2022	$167K
October 2022	$169K
September 2022	$171K
August 2022	$172K
July 2022	$177K
June 2022	$180K
May 2022	$177K
April 2022	$168K
March 2022	$161K
February 2022	$153K
January 2022	$153K
2021
December 2021	$156K
November 2021	$160K
October 2021	$162K
September 2021	$162K
August 2021	$163K
July 2021	$167K
June 2021	$167K
May 2021	$162K
April 2021	$158K
March 2021	$156K
February 2021	$149K
January 2021	$145K
2020
December 2020	$144K
November 2020	$146K
October 2020	$149K
September 2020	$147K
August 2020	$144K
July 2020	$142K
June 2020	$139K
May 2020	$136K
April 2020	$131K
March 2020	$132K
February 2020	$129K
January 2020	$127K
2019
December 2019	$125K
November 2019	$124K
October 2019	$125K
September 2019	$125K
August 2019	$128K
July 2019	$124K
June 2019	$129K
May 2019	$128K
April 2019	$126K
March 2019	$127K
February 2019	$122K
January 2019	$122K
2018
December 2018	$124K
November 2018	$126K
October 2018	$126K
September 2018	$123K
August 2018	$126K
July 2018	$130K
June 2018	$130K
May 2018	$130K
April 2018	$131K
March 2018	$124K
February 2018	$121K
January 2018	$125K
2017
December 2017	$126K
November 2017	$128K
October 2017	$127K
September 2017	$128K
August 2017	$127K
July 2017	$132K
June 2017	$131K
May 2017	$128K
April 2017	$126K
March 2017	$124K
February 2017	$123K
January 2017	$120K
2016
December 2016	$122K
November 2016	$121K
October 2016	$121K
September 2016	$121K

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
247 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$173,900	3	1	928	Off Market
243 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$142,600	2	1	844	Off Market
239 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$195,900	3	2	1,674	Off Market
233 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$98,400	3	1	984	Off Market
231 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$166,000	3	2	1,280	Off Market
227 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$173,700	2	1.5	896	Off Market
240 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$159,900	4	1	1,462	For Sale
234 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$140,500	2	1	938	Off Market
226 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$175,300	3	1	1,422	Off Market
216 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$145,400	2	1	1,374	Off Market
212 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$125,700	2	1	960	Off Market
208 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$125,500	3	1	1,100	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1887

1,989 sqft

$101/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 246 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA. 246 E Dunham Ave is in the McKinley School - Columbus Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,989 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9931 sqft and was built in 1887.

246 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,989 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1887. It last sold for $101,500 on Feb 4, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $201,000, with a rent estimate of $1,835/month.

Home Details for 246 E Dunham Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 10
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1887
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9931 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 4, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$101,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,934	$198,300

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
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Neighborhood Overview

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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 246 E Dunham Ave

What is 246 E Dunham Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 246 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA is $201,000.
What is the price history for 246 E Dunham Ave?
246 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $101,500 in February 2009.
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 246 E Dunham Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 246 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 246 E Dunham Ave?
The lot at 246 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (9,931 sq ft).