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, 79% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 77% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

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

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, 61% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 53% of users say streets are well-lit

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 50% 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, 45% 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

OFF MARKET

300 E Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

4 Beds
2 Baths
976 sqft (on 0.65 acres)

$245,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,637/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$245,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,637/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

976 sqft

(on 0.65 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1972

Lot Size

0.65 acres

Living Area

976 sqft

Price/Sqft

$252

Description

4BR split level, new roof, some new windows, new driveway, very large lot, very large deck great for entertaining. Make an offer!

300 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 976 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1972. It last sold for $122,500 on Apr 3, 2003. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $245,800, with a rent estimate of $1,995/month.

Home Details for 300 E Porter Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
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: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Pool Pool

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.65 acres

Price History for 300 E Porter Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/16/2011	$134,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/15/2010	$134,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/03/2003	$122,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/03/2003 Contract Date 04/01/2003 County Transfer Tax $196 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/23/1997	$77,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/23/1997 Contract Date 05/22/1997 County Transfer Tax $124 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

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

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$4,166
Assessment	$309,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 300 E Porter Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
224 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$112,000	07/07/26	3	1	768

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $221,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,306 sqft
321 E Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $176,300
2 bd
1 ba
832 sqft
307 E Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,414 sqft
122 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $136,900
2 bd
1 ba
728 sqft
2 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $162,200
2 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
4 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,660 sqft
414 E Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $193,800
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
320 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,800
2 bd
2 ba
864 sqft
314 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $205,800
2 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
308 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $251,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,226 sqft
326 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $263,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,160 sqft
337 E Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,144 sqft
5400 SE 5th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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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
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
77 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
76 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
61 % Say kids play outside
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say streets are well-lit
52 % Say there are sidewalks
50 % Say there's wildlife
46 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
24 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Leiasigns
Resident
8y ago
"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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Amanda W.
Resident
8y ago
"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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Amanda W.
Resident
8y ago
"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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Olivia M.
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8y ago
"There is plenty of culture and nice neighbors. Kid playing in most of the yards. I don’t know what else to say"
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