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, 80% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 74% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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, 58% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 55% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 50% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 48% 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, 43% 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

What is 247 E Kenyon Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 247 E Kenyon Ave in Des Moines, IA is $163,200 .

What is the price history for 247 E Kenyon Ave?

247 E Kenyon Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $45,000 in December 2013.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 247 E Kenyon Ave?

The lot at 247 E Kenyon Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.94 acres (40,903 sq ft).

Does 247 E Kenyon Ave have a garage?

Yes, 247 E Kenyon Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$163,200

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
576 sqft (on 0.94 acres)

247 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

Est. Refi. Payment $1,128/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 2, 2013 for $45,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$163K

Since last month

$2K (+1.2%)

Since last year

$11K (+6.9%)

Since last sale

$118K (+262.7%)

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 +226% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$163K
August 2026	$162K
July 2026	$161K
June 2026	$164K
May 2026	$162K
April 2026	$156K
March 2026	$152K
February 2026	$148K
January 2026	$148K
2025
December 2025	$147K
November 2025	$149K
October 2025	$150K
September 2025	$151K
August 2025	$153K
July 2025	$158K
June 2025	$156K
May 2025	$150K
April 2025	$153K
March 2025	$149K
February 2025	$147K
January 2025	$147K
2024
December 2024	$152K
November 2024	$151K
October 2024	$152K
September 2024	$151K
August 2024	$150K
July 2024	$150K
June 2024	$153K
May 2024	$153K
April 2024	$142K
March 2024	$139K
February 2024	$136K
January 2024	$134K
2023
December 2023	$138K
November 2023	$138K
October 2023	$139K
September 2023	$139K
August 2023	$135K
July 2023	$141K
June 2023	$135K
May 2023	$132K
April 2023	$128K
March 2023	$125K
February 2023	$121K
January 2023	$122K
2022
December 2022	$124K
November 2022	$127K
October 2022	$131K
September 2022	$133K
August 2022	$132K
July 2022	$135K
June 2022	$137K
May 2022	$133K
April 2022	$128K
March 2022	$123K
February 2022	$118K
January 2022	$118K
2021
December 2021	$120K
November 2021	$123K
October 2021	$122K
September 2021	$122K
August 2021	$121K
July 2021	$123K
June 2021	$122K
May 2021	$124K
April 2021	$116K
March 2021	$121K
February 2021	$118K
January 2021	$113K
2020
December 2020	$113K
November 2020	$114K
October 2020	$111K
September 2020	$108K
August 2020	$102K
July 2020	$102K
June 2020	$104K
May 2020	$104K
April 2020	$91K
March 2020	$87K
February 2020	$87K
January 2020	$90K
2019
December 2019	$92K
November 2019	$95K
October 2019	$97K
September 2019	$98K
August 2019	$103K
July 2019	$107K
June 2019	$104K
May 2019	$106K
April 2019	$103K
March 2019	$100K
February 2019	$101K
January 2019	$94K
2018
December 2018	$96K
November 2018	$93K
October 2018	$94K
September 2018	$94K
August 2018	$91K
July 2018	$89K
June 2018	$81K
May 2018	$77K
April 2018	$70K
March 2018	$69K
February 2018	$67K
January 2018	$65K
2017
December 2017	$73K
November 2017	$77K
October 2017	$72K
September 2017	$69K
August 2017	$67K
July 2017	$72K
June 2017	$69K
May 2017	$69K
April 2017	$68K
March 2017	$65K
February 2017	$67K
January 2017	$61K
2016
December 2016	$56K
November 2016	$51K
October 2016	$51K
September 2016	$50K

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
16 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$39,000	08/07/26	1	1	528
412 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$100,000	11/05/25	1	1	480
224 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$112,000	07/07/26	3	1	768
430 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$85,000	07/16/26	2	1	744
6203 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.56	Single-Family Home	$125,000	09/11/25	1	1	544

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
1313 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.18	$337,500	3	2	2,838	Off Market
1319 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.19	$303,700	3	2	1,344	Off Market
1325 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.21	$304,500	3	3	1,560	Off Market
1335 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.22	$298,900	4	3	1,778	Off Market
5319 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.22	$293,700	3	2	1,812	Off Market
4010 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.32	$267,700	3	2	1,192	Off Market
239 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$210,800	3	1	1,200	Off Market
233 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$180,500	2	1	988	Off Market
219 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$196,600	3	1	912	Off Market
223 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$197,300	3	1	900	Off Market
217 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$189,100	Studio	1	786	Off Market
215 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$184,500	2	1	986	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1948

0.94 acre lot

576 sqft

$283/sqft

Garage

About this House

One bedroom bungalow. Needs work. Short sale.

247 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 576 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1948. It last sold for $45,000 on Dec 2, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $163,200, with a rent estimate of $913/month.

Home Details for 247 E Kenyon Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 3
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating 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: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.94 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 2, 2013 Source: DMMLS #426166	Sold	$45,000
Sep 26, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$49,900
Sep 15, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$49,900
Mar 16, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$52,500
May 11, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$53,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,578	$181,400

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Lovejoy Elementary School
K-5
Public
372 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Our 4th year at this school and we have loved every teacher. However, the schools extra staff have been terrible and rude. My child has had the same bully for 3 years and nothing has been done, infact my daughter gets punished for standing up for her self as I will always teach her to do. This year the 4th graders are experiencing a horrible teacher change in the middle of the school year and I was told today that's because she had more of a friend relationship with the kids and the new principal believes it should be more teacher/student relation. That's why I'm making this post. These are elementary kids not high schoolers and I stand against her comment and judgement towards these poor kids.
Parent Review
5mo ago
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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
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
58 % Say kids play outside
55 % Say neighbors are friendly
52 % Say there are sidewalks
50 % Say streets are well-lit
48 % Say there's wildlife
46 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
24 % Say there are community events

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"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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"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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"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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Frequently asked questions about 247 E Kenyon Ave

What is 247 E Kenyon Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 247 E Kenyon Ave in Des Moines, IA is $163,200.
What is the price history for 247 E Kenyon Ave?
247 E Kenyon Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $45,000 in December 2013.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 247 E Kenyon Ave?
The lot at 247 E Kenyon Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.94 acres (40,903 sq ft).
Does 247 E Kenyon Ave have a garage?
Yes, 247 E Kenyon Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.