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 247 E Granger Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 247 E Granger Ave in Des Moines, IA is $173,900 .

What is the price history for 247 E Granger Ave?

247 E Granger Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $119,000 in December 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 247 E Granger Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 247 E Granger Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 247 E Granger Ave?

The lot at 247 E Granger Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,966 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$173,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
928 sqft

247 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 17, 2019 for $119,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$174K

Since last month

$4K (-2.1%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.4%)

Since last sale

$55K (+46.3%)

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 +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$174K
August 2026	$174K
July 2026	$178K
June 2026	$180K
May 2026	$179K
April 2026	$177K
March 2026	$174K
February 2026	$170K
January 2026	$171K
2025
December 2025	$169K
November 2025	$172K
October 2025	$173K
September 2025	$174K
August 2025	$177K
July 2025	$179K
June 2025	$181K
May 2025	$182K
April 2025	$180K
March 2025	$178K
February 2025	$175K
January 2025	$176K
2024
December 2024	$174K
November 2024	$177K
October 2024	$177K
September 2024	$176K
August 2024	$179K
July 2024	$180K
June 2024	$179K
May 2024	$180K
April 2024	$179K
March 2024	$176K
February 2024	$172K
January 2024	$171K
2023
December 2023	$170K
November 2023	$170K
October 2023	$172K
September 2023	$173K
August 2023	$173K
July 2023	$173K
June 2023	$170K
May 2023	$169K
April 2023	$164K
March 2023	$161K
February 2023	$159K
January 2023	$159K
2022
December 2022	$160K
November 2022	$161K
October 2022	$164K
September 2022	$165K
August 2022	$164K
July 2022	$164K
June 2022	$164K
May 2022	$163K
April 2022	$157K
March 2022	$155K
February 2022	$151K
January 2022	$150K
2021
December 2021	$150K
November 2021	$151K
October 2021	$151K
September 2021	$150K
August 2021	$151K
July 2021	$147K
June 2021	$141K
May 2021	$136K
April 2021	$134K
March 2021	$133K
February 2021	$131K
January 2021	$128K
2020
December 2020	$127K
November 2020	$126K
October 2020	$125K
September 2020	$126K
August 2020	$124K
July 2020	$124K
June 2020	$124K
May 2020	$123K
April 2020	$122K
March 2020	$121K
February 2020	$121K
January 2020	$119K
2019
December 2019	$118K
November 2019	$118K
October 2019	$114K
September 2019	$121K
August 2019	$118K
July 2019	$118K
June 2019	$118K
May 2019	$117K
April 2019	$115K
March 2019	$118K
February 2019	$114K
January 2019	$114K
2018
December 2018	$115K
November 2018	$113K
October 2018	$115K
September 2018	$115K
August 2018	$116K
July 2018	$114K
June 2018	$112K
May 2018	$110K
April 2018	$108K
March 2018	$109K
February 2018	$103K
January 2018	$103K
2017
December 2017	$106K
November 2017	$106K
October 2017	$107K
September 2017	$108K
August 2017	$104K
July 2017	$105K
June 2017	$104K
May 2017	$102K
April 2017	$102K
March 2017	$101K
February 2017	$100K
January 2017	$100K
2016
December 2016	$101K
November 2016	$101K
October 2016	$99K
September 2016	$99K

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
1709 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	1	1	684
609 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$167,000	04/30/26	2	1	728

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
243 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$142,600	2	1	844	Off Market
239 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$195,900	3	2	1,674	Off Market
233 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$98,400	3	1	984	Off Market
231 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$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
223 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$145,500	2	1	1,214	Off Market
246 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$201,000	4	1	1,989	Off Market
240 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$159,900	4	1	1,462	For Sale
234 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$140,500	2	1	938	Off Market
226 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$175,300	3	1	1,422	Off Market
216 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$145,400	2	1	1,374	Off Market
212 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$125,700	2	1	960	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 1961

928 sqft

$187/sqft

Garage

About this House

Just minutes from Downtown Des Moines and close to Principal Park! The main level features a nice size living room with original hardwood flooring and lots of natural light, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Head downstairs to a partially finished basement which could be used as a family room, toy room and/or storage space. Check out the LARGE 2 car detached garage that has plenty of space for work shop area. You will love the large deck to entertain family and friends. Come and see your next home today!

247 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 928 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1961. It last sold for $119,000 on Dec 17, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $173,900, with a rent estimate of $1,380/month.

Home Details for 247 E Granger Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4965 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 17, 2019 Source: DMMLS #592823	Sold	$119,000
Oct 22, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$119,900
Oct 14, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$119,900 Price decreased by 4%
Oct 9, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,682	$154,100

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 247 E Granger Ave

What is 247 E Granger Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 247 E Granger Ave in Des Moines, IA is $173,900.
What is the price history for 247 E Granger Ave?
247 E Granger Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $119,000 in December 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 247 E Granger Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 247 E Granger Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 247 E Granger Ave?
The lot at 247 E Granger Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (4,966 sq ft).