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 301 E Columbus Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 301 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is $147,300 .

What is the price history for 301 E Columbus Ave?

301 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $86,500 in January 2018.

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 301 E Columbus Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 301 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 301 E Columbus Ave?

The lot at 301 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,011 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$147,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,088 sqft

301 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,058/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 24, 2018 for $86,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$147K

Since last month

$2K (+1.2%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.2%)

Since last sale

$61K (+70.3%)

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 +74% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$147K
August 2026	$146K
July 2026	$150K
June 2026	$152K
May 2026	$153K
April 2026	$150K
March 2026	$148K
February 2026	$142K
January 2026	$145K
2025
December 2025	$142K
November 2025	$144K
October 2025	$145K
September 2025	$146K
August 2025	$150K
July 2025	$150K
June 2025	$153K
May 2025	$154K
April 2025	$153K
March 2025	$150K
February 2025	$147K
January 2025	$148K
2024
December 2024	$147K
November 2024	$151K
October 2024	$149K
September 2024	$150K
August 2024	$152K
July 2024	$153K
June 2024	$153K
May 2024	$154K
April 2024	$152K
March 2024	$148K
February 2024	$144K
January 2024	$143K
2023
December 2023	$142K
November 2023	$141K
October 2023	$145K
September 2023	$144K
August 2023	$146K
July 2023	$146K
June 2023	$145K
May 2023	$142K
April 2023	$138K
March 2023	$134K
February 2023	$131K
January 2023	$132K
2022
December 2022	$131K
November 2022	$132K
October 2022	$136K
September 2022	$137K
August 2022	$136K
July 2022	$138K
June 2022	$139K
May 2022	$137K
April 2022	$131K
March 2022	$128K
February 2022	$125K
January 2022	$124K
2021
December 2021	$124K
November 2021	$125K
October 2021	$126K
September 2021	$128K
August 2021	$129K
July 2021	$131K
June 2021	$131K
May 2021	$131K
April 2021	$128K
March 2021	$122K
February 2021	$111K
January 2021	$100K
2020
December 2020	$96K
November 2020	$97K
October 2020	$97K
September 2020	$96K
August 2020	$95K
July 2020	$96K
June 2020	$95K
May 2020	$94K
April 2020	$93K
March 2020	$93K
February 2020	$92K
January 2020	$92K
2019
December 2019	$92K
November 2019	$92K
October 2019	$91K
September 2019	$92K
August 2019	$92K
July 2019	$92K
June 2019	$93K
May 2019	$91K
April 2019	$91K
March 2019	$91K
February 2019	$92K
January 2019	$90K
2018
December 2018	$90K
November 2018	$89K
October 2018	$89K
September 2018	$89K
August 2018	$89K
July 2018	$89K
June 2018	$89K
May 2018	$89K
April 2018	$89K
March 2018	$88K
February 2018	$87K
January 2018	$87K
2017
December 2017	$88K
November 2017	$88K
October 2017	$90K
September 2017	$89K
August 2017	$87K
July 2017	$89K
June 2017	$89K
May 2017	$89K
April 2017	$87K
March 2017	$87K
February 2017	$86K
January 2017	$86K
2016
December 2016	$85K
November 2016	$85K
October 2016	$85K
September 2016	$85K

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
505 Olinda Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$86,000	07/28/26	2	1	1,057

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
245 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$115,600	2	2	924	Off Market
2422 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312	2.17	$650,700	4	3	2,903	Off Market
2410 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312	2.17	$709,000	5	3	3,919	Off Market
300 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$188,900	2	1	1,028	Off Market
310 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$144,900	3	1	1,056	Off Market
303 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$167,300	2	1.5	1,184	Off Market
240 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$107,700	2	1	588	Off Market
236 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$149,500	3	1	960	Off Market
230 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$130,900	2	1	828	Off Market
402 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.18	$150,400	2	1	672	Off Market
410 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.20	$128,000	2	1	672	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 1918

1,088 sqft

$135/sqft

Garage

About this House

This 3 bedroom, 1 big bathroom ranch house has TONS of updates! It opens to a very welcoming living room that features new carpet, new paint throughout house and many other updates. A new roof was put on early November 2017. The water heater is a few months old and the furnace and A/C unit are less than 5 years old! There is a very spacious mud room that connects the house and the 1 car garage. Just minutes from downtown and everywhere in Des Moines. Come look at this updated ranch before it's gone!

301 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,088 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1918. It last sold for $86,500 on Jan 24, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $147,300, with a rent estimate of $1,300/month.

Home Details for 301 E Columbus 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: Laminate
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6011 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 24, 2018 Source: DMMLS #551285	Sold	$86,500
Dec 8, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$90,000
Nov 19, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$90,000
Jul 28, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$54,000
Oct 30, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$73,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,018	$129,300

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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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 301 E Columbus Ave

What is 301 E Columbus Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 301 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is $147,300.
What is the price history for 301 E Columbus Ave?
301 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $86,500 in January 2018.
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 301 E Columbus Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 301 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 301 E Columbus Ave?
The lot at 301 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,011 sq ft).