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 313 E Porter Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 313 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA is $211,200 .

What is the price history for 313 E Porter Ave?

313 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $212,000 in June 2022.

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.

How big is the lot at 313 E Porter Ave?

The lot at 313 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,200 sq ft).

Does 313 E Porter Ave have a garage?

Yes, 313 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$211,200

Trulia Estimate

Studio
844 sqft

313 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 3, 2022 for $212,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$211K

Since last month

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$27K (+14.6%)

Since last sale

$2K (-1.1%)

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 +409% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$210K
August 2026	$213K
July 2026	$212K
June 2026	$211K
May 2026	$210K
April 2026	$210K
March 2026	$202K
February 2026	$195K
January 2026	$207K
2025
December 2025	$203K
November 2025	$204K
October 2025	$186K
September 2025	$185K
August 2025	$183K
July 2025	$189K
June 2025	$208K
May 2025	$207K
April 2025	$232K
March 2025	$222K
February 2025	$228K
January 2025	$215K
2024
December 2024	$216K
November 2024	$234K
October 2024	$228K
September 2024	$224K
August 2024	$228K
July 2024	$212K
June 2024	$207K
May 2024	$208K
April 2024	$201K
March 2024	$184K
February 2024	$192K
January 2024	$195K
2023
December 2023	$200K
November 2023	$208K
October 2023	$205K
September 2023	$219K
August 2023	$167K
July 2023	$198K
June 2023	$191K
2021
May 2021	$40K
April 2021	$40K
February 2021	$118K
January 2021	$108K
2020
November 2020	$96K
September 2020	$79K
August 2020	$70K
July 2020	$64K
June 2020	$60K
May 2020	$51K
April 2020	$58K
March 2020	$62K
February 2020	$69K
January 2020	$68K
2019
October 2019	$73K
September 2019	$76K
August 2019	$78K
July 2019	$81K
June 2019	$79K
May 2019	$80K
April 2019	$86K
March 2019	$97K
February 2019	$97K
January 2019	$95K
2018
December 2018	$88K
November 2018	$86K
October 2018	$85K
September 2018	$78K
August 2018	$81K
July 2018	$65K
June 2018	$59K
May 2018	$55K
April 2018	$50K
March 2018	$35K
February 2018	$35K
January 2018	$35K
2017
December 2017	$37K
November 2017	$40K
October 2017	$37K
September 2017	$37K
August 2017	$34K
July 2017	$29K
June 2017	$28K
May 2017	$30K
April 2017	$29K
March 2017	$29K
February 2017	$33K
January 2017	$33K
2016
December 2016	$35K
November 2016	$38K
October 2016	$37K
September 2016	$41K

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
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 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
317 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$215,000	4	2	800	Off Market
321 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$197,200	3	2	810	Off Market
325 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$234,700	3	2	810	Off Market
327 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$209,600	3	1	1,002	Off Market
333 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$171,200	3	2	960	Off Market
337 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$204,200	3	2	858	Off Market
301 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$141,400	2	1	886	Off Market
243 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$196,300	3	1	932	Off Market
239 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$176,600	3	1	1,176	Off Market
225 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$154,600	2	1	1,000	Off Market
221 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$166,400	2	1	785	Off Market
217 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$290,700	2	1	785	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

844 sqft

$250/sqft

Garage

About this House

The property was cleaned up and house gutted and foundation dug out. Total rehab work to be done. Garage had to be hauled away. City will not allow a tear down. Foundation is good.

313 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a studio, 844 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1920. It last sold for $212,000 on Jun 3, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $211,200, with a rent estimate of $1,165/month.

Home Details for 313 E Porter Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7200 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 3, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$212,000
Oct 29, 2021 Source: DMMLS #632277	Sold	$30,000
Jul 26, 2021 Source: DMMLS #632277	Pending	$30,000
Jul 13, 2021 Source: DMMLS #632277	PriceChange	$30,000 Price decreased by 23%
Jun 25, 2021 Source: DMMLS #632277	Listed For Sale	$39,000
Jun 25, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624686	ListingRemoved
Jun 9, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624686	PriceChange	$39,000 Price decreased by 13%
May 1, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624686	PriceChange	$45,000 Price increased by 13%
Apr 1, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624686	PriceChange	$40,000 Price decreased by 11%
Mar 22, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624686	Listed For Sale	$45,000
Jan 8, 2020 Source: DMMLS #594484	Sold	$23,000
Nov 18, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$25,000
Nov 7, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$25,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$612	$223,700

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

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 313 E Porter Ave

What is 313 E Porter Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 313 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA is $211,200.
What is the price history for 313 E Porter Ave?
313 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $212,000 in June 2022.
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.
How big is the lot at 313 E Porter Ave?
The lot at 313 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,200 sq ft).
Does 313 E Porter Ave have a garage?
Yes, 313 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.