249 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Property image
Property image
OFF MARKET

249 E Jackson Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,463 sqft

$191,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,286/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$191,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,286/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,463 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 249 E Jackson Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

Perfect first home for the handy home owner This home features 3 beds and 1 bath on the upper floor, 1 bed and 1 bath on the main. Large kitchen, dining, living room. One car detached garage. Ample parking outback. Mature trees and a corner lot. This home has been well loved. It does need some updates and repairs, but all in all, a very solid home that would be easy to live in and put your own finishing touches on. Ask the list agents about the possibility of doing a renovation within your FHA or NFC loan, as you would be able to have the home updated to your liking by a professional contractor.
249 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,463 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1914. It last sold for $76,500 on Aug 13, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $191,200, with a rent estimate of $1,782/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 249 E Jackson Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914Year Updated: 1981
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10000 sqft

Price History for 249 E Jackson Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/13/2018$76,500Sold
DMMLS #562156
05/30/2018$75,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/08/2008$102,500Sold
N/A
05/02/2008$103,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/17/2008$110,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/03/2002$79,000Sold
N/A
10/08/1998$56,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,034
Assessment$139,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 249 E Jackson Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1992 Courtland Dr, Des Moines, IA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$84,461
07/31/25
4
2
1,087
1500 SW 1st St, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$150,000
08/28/25
3
1.5
1,712

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 249 E Jackson Ave.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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.

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature - Pet Friendly

274 pet-friendly rentals in Des Moines, IA

Explore by feature - Garage

101 rentals with a garage in Des Moines, IA

Explore by feature - Air Conditioning

252 rentals with air conditioning in Des Moines, IA

Explore by feature - Pool

39 rentals with a pool in Des Moines, IA

Explore by feature - Washer/dryer

246 rentals with a washer/dryer in Des Moines, IA

Explore by feature - Outdoor Space

38 rentals with an outdoor space in Des Moines, IA

Homes for sale near 249 E Jackson Ave

Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 249 E Jackson Ave

Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item