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 400 E Army Post Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 400 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA is $145,700 .

What is the price history for 400 E Army Post Rd?

400 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA last sold for $70,000 in August 2016.

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.

How big is the lot at 400 E Army Post Rd?

The lot at 400 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA is about 0.39 acres (16,988 sq ft).

Does 400 E Army Post Rd have a garage?

Yes, 400 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$145,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
832 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

400 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 26, 2016 for $70,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$146K

Since last month

$2K (+1.1%)

Since last year

$6K (+4.4%)

Since last sale

$75K (+107.6%)

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 +107% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$145K
July 2026	$144K
June 2026	$145K
May 2026	$145K
April 2026	$139K
March 2026	$138K
February 2026	$134K
January 2026	$135K
2025
December 2025	$134K
November 2025	$137K
October 2025	$138K
September 2025	$139K
August 2025	$139K
July 2025	$141K
June 2025	$143K
May 2025	$141K
April 2025	$141K
March 2025	$138K
February 2025	$135K
January 2025	$134K
2024
December 2024	$137K
November 2024	$138K
October 2024	$139K
September 2024	$137K
August 2024	$138K
July 2024	$139K
June 2024	$140K
May 2024	$142K
April 2024	$138K
March 2024	$134K
February 2024	$131K
January 2024	$130K
2023
December 2023	$130K
November 2023	$129K
October 2023	$132K
September 2023	$131K
August 2023	$131K
July 2023	$132K
June 2023	$130K
May 2023	$125K
April 2023	$121K
March 2023	$117K
February 2023	$111K
January 2023	$110K
2022
December 2022	$112K
November 2022	$116K
October 2022	$123K
September 2022	$125K
August 2022	$126K
July 2022	$128K
June 2022	$128K
May 2022	$124K
April 2022	$118K
March 2022	$116K
February 2022	$114K
January 2022	$114K
2021
December 2021	$115K
November 2021	$116K
October 2021	$118K
September 2021	$119K
August 2021	$119K
July 2021	$120K
June 2021	$118K
May 2021	$115K
April 2021	$118K
March 2021	$113K
February 2021	$112K
January 2021	$103K
2020
December 2020	$102K
November 2020	$99K
October 2020	$94K
September 2020	$93K
August 2020	$87K
July 2020	$83K
June 2020	$81K
May 2020	$81K
April 2020	$84K
March 2020	$90K
February 2020	$92K
January 2020	$93K
2019
December 2019	$87K
November 2019	$82K
October 2019	$84K
September 2019	$81K
August 2019	$80K
July 2019	$80K
June 2019	$81K
May 2019	$79K
April 2019	$80K
March 2019	$80K
February 2019	$80K
January 2019	$78K
2018
December 2018	$78K
November 2018	$78K
October 2018	$78K
September 2018	$78K
August 2018	$78K
July 2018	$78K
June 2018	$77K
May 2018	$77K
April 2018	$77K
March 2018	$76K
February 2018	$76K
January 2018	$75K
2017
December 2017	$76K
November 2017	$75K
October 2017	$74K
September 2017	$75K
August 2017	$74K
July 2017	$73K
June 2017	$73K
May 2017	$73K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$72K
February 2017	$72K
January 2017	$71K
2016
December 2016	$71K
November 2016	$71K
October 2016	$71K
September 2016	$70K

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
341 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$152,302	03/31/26	2	1	800
430 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$85,000	07/16/26	2	1	744
343 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$220,000	06/01/26	3	1	1,016

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
408 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$176,100	4	1	1,008	Off Market
421 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$108,400	1	1	696	Off Market
417 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$147,100	2	1	672	Off Market
409 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$154,700	2	1	816	Off Market
400 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$220,500	2	2	1,272	Off Market
5850 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321	4.66	$602,600	3	3	1,641	Off Market
5818 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321	4.64	$371,800	3	2	1,107	Off Market
5784 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321	4.61	$339,300	3	2	1,134	Off Market
5748 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321	4.59	$485,000	4	2	1,454	Off Market
5714 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321	4.54	-	3	3	2,629	Off Market
5678 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321	4.55	-	4	2	1,918	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 400 E Army Post Rd.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1930

Lot Size

0.39 acres

Living Area

832 sqft

Price/Sqft

$175

Parking

Garage

About this House

Why rent when you can buy? This adorable 2BR/1BA charmer has plenty of character. Extra high ceilings, wood floors and plenty of room for storage in the basement complete with an extra shower stall currently not in use. There is a one car detached garage. New roof was put on in 2013, Water heater in 1994. There is also a Nice big backyard. This house is move-in ready and does qualify for NFC's $10,000 for qualified improvements and $2,500 for closing costs. Call Brook at 515-314-0647 to see this home.

400 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 832 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1930. It last sold for $70,000 on Aug 26, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $145,700, with a rent estimate of $1,343/month.

Home Details for 400 E Army Post Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 26, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,784	$112,800

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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Frequently asked questions about 400 E Army Post Rd

What is 400 E Army Post Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 400 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA is $145,700.
What is the price history for 400 E Army Post Rd?
400 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA last sold for $70,000 in August 2016.
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.
How big is the lot at 400 E Army Post Rd?
The lot at 400 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA is about 0.39 acres (16,988 sq ft).
Does 400 E Army Post Rd have a garage?
Yes, 400 E Army Post Rd in Des Moines, IA has a garage.