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 314 E Porter Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 314 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA is $211,200 .

What is the price history for 314 E Porter Ave?

314 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $170,000 in September 2021.

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.

Does 314 E Porter Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 314 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 314 E Porter Ave?

The lot at 314 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.55 acres (24,132 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$211,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
864 sqft (on 0.55 acres)

314 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

Est. Refi. Payment $1,438/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 15, 2021 for $170,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$211K

Since last month

$800 (+0.4%)

Since last year

$11K (+5.4%)

Since last sale

$42K (+24.6%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +112% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$212K
August 2026	$212K
July 2026	$211K
June 2026	$212K
May 2026	$211K
April 2026	$210K
March 2026	$206K
February 2026	$204K
January 2026	$203K
2025
December 2025	$202K
November 2025	$204K
October 2025	$204K
September 2025	$203K
August 2025	$201K
July 2025	$204K
June 2025	$206K
May 2025	$206K
April 2025	$206K
March 2025	$202K
February 2025	$202K
January 2025	$201K
2024
December 2024	$204K
November 2024	$207K
October 2024	$206K
September 2024	$202K
August 2024	$203K
July 2024	$204K
June 2024	$205K
May 2024	$205K
April 2024	$204K
March 2024	$200K
February 2024	$198K
January 2024	$198K
2023
December 2023	$198K
November 2023	$198K
October 2023	$200K
September 2023	$199K
August 2023	$199K
July 2023	$197K
June 2023	$195K
May 2023	$195K
April 2023	$190K
March 2023	$189K
February 2023	$187K
January 2023	$185K
2022
December 2022	$185K
November 2022	$186K
October 2022	$188K
September 2022	$188K
August 2022	$187K
July 2022	$186K
June 2022	$186K
May 2022	$184K
April 2022	$182K
March 2022	$180K
February 2022	$178K
January 2022	$177K
2021
December 2021	$175K
November 2021	$172K
October 2021	$171K
September 2021	$171K
August 2021	$170K
July 2021	$126K
June 2021	$136K
May 2021	$149K
April 2021	$149K
March 2021	$147K
February 2021	$141K
January 2021	$138K
2020
December 2020	$138K
November 2020	$136K
October 2020	$135K
September 2020	$136K
August 2020	$135K
July 2020	$134K
June 2020	$132K
May 2020	$134K
April 2020	$131K
March 2020	$131K
February 2020	$132K
January 2020	$130K
2019
December 2019	$125K
November 2019	$123K
October 2019	$123K
September 2019	$123K
August 2019	$122K
July 2019	$123K
June 2019	$121K
May 2019	$122K
April 2019	$121K
March 2019	$122K
February 2019	$120K
January 2019	$117K
2018
December 2018	$118K
November 2018	$119K
October 2018	$115K
September 2018	$119K
August 2018	$117K
July 2018	$115K
June 2018	$113K
May 2018	$113K
April 2018	$110K
March 2018	$108K
February 2018	$104K
January 2018	$104K
2017
December 2017	$110K
November 2017	$109K
October 2017	$110K
September 2017	$109K
August 2017	$103K
July 2017	$112K
June 2017	$110K
May 2017	$110K
April 2017	$108K
March 2017	$107K
February 2017	$108K
January 2017	$109K
2016
December 2016	$109K
November 2016	$105K
October 2016	$101K
September 2016	$100K

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
320 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$190,600	3	1	864	Off Market
300 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$248,900	4	2	976	Off Market
321 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$215,400	3	1	1,306	Off Market
307 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$173,300	2	1	832	Off Market
122 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.17	$231,200	3	2	1,414	Off Market
2 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.28	$128,700	2	1	728	Off Market
308 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$202,400	2	1	864	Off Market
326 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$251,800	2	1	1,226	Off Market
337 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$258,700	3	1	1,160	Off Market
5400 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.20	$207,700	3	1	1,144	Off Market
418 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.16	$246,600	3	2	1,132	Off Market
4001 SE 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	1.26	$180,300	3	1	864	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 314 E Porter Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1959

Lot Size

0.55 acres

Living Area

864 sqft

Price/Sqft

$244

Parking

Garage

About this House

Looking for a huge yard AND updates? This home has both! Not much to do on the main level except to refinish the hardwood floors! (currently painted) You'll also find 2 bedrooms & a remodeled, full bath On the main level. Newly remodeled kitchen & dining area. SS appliances. Finished, walkout, LL has 2 non-conforming bedrooms, sitting area, a 3/4 bath/laundry & still room for storage. Walkout to the gorgeous 1/2 acre, fenced yard & you will find a fire-pit area, patio & 1 car detached garage. This home also has newer windows (Over last 3 years) & a new A/C, roof, siding & gutters.

314 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1959. It last sold for $170,000 on Sep 15, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $211,200, with a rent estimate of $1,301/month.

Home Details for 314 E Porter Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959Year Updated: 2021
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.55 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 15, 2021 Source: DMMLS #635032	Sold	$170,000
Aug 9, 2021 Source: DMMLS #635032	Pending	$170,000
Aug 6, 2021 Source: DMMLS #635032	Listed For Sale	$170,000
Oct 26, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$67,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,098	$184,600

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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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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"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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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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"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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Frequently asked questions about 314 E Porter Ave

What is 314 E Porter Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 314 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA is $211,200.
What is the price history for 314 E Porter Ave?
314 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $170,000 in September 2021.
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.
Does 314 E Porter Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 314 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 314 E Porter Ave?
The lot at 314 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.55 acres (24,132 sq ft).