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 426 E Columbus Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 426 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is $139,700 .

What is the price history for 426 E Columbus Ave?

426 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $431,000 in January 2004.

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 426 E Columbus Ave?

The lot at 426 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.35 acres (15,246 sq ft).

Does 426 E Columbus Ave have a garage?

Yes, 426 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$139,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
738 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

426 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 22, 2004 for $431,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$140K

Since last month

$4K (-2.8%)

Since last year

$9K (+6.8%)

Since last sale

$293K (-67.9%)

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 +90% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$138K
August 2026	$140K
July 2026	$142K
June 2026	$146K
May 2026	$145K
April 2026	$143K
March 2026	$139K
February 2026	$133K
January 2026	$139K
2025
December 2025	$135K
November 2025	$135K
October 2025	$126K
September 2025	$124K
August 2025	$130K
July 2025	$131K
June 2025	$142K
May 2025	$144K
April 2025	$139K
March 2025	$138K
February 2025	$137K
January 2025	$138K
2024
December 2024	$134K
November 2024	$136K
October 2024	$124K
September 2024	$119K
August 2024	$125K
July 2024	$124K
June 2024	$127K
May 2024	$125K
April 2024	$126K
March 2024	$121K
February 2024	$118K
January 2024	$111K
2023
December 2023	$120K
November 2023	$119K
October 2023	$119K
September 2023	$112K
August 2023	$114K
July 2023	$120K
June 2023	$115K
May 2023	$122K
April 2023	$118K
March 2023	$113K
February 2023	$110K
January 2023	$111K
2022
December 2022	$111K
November 2022	$112K
October 2022	$115K
September 2022	$116K
August 2022	$116K
July 2022	$123K
June 2022	$129K
May 2022	$128K
April 2022	$119K
March 2022	$112K
February 2022	$105K
January 2022	$105K
2021
December 2021	$109K
November 2021	$112K
October 2021	$111K
September 2021	$110K
August 2021	$112K
July 2021	$113K
June 2021	$110K
May 2021	$102K
April 2021	$96K
March 2021	$92K
February 2021	$88K
January 2021	$87K
2020
December 2020	$88K
November 2020	$88K
October 2020	$86K
September 2020	$82K
August 2020	$78K
July 2020	$79K
June 2020	$80K
May 2020	$76K
April 2020	$81K
March 2020	$78K
February 2020	$79K
January 2020	$81K
2019
December 2019	$83K
November 2019	$82K
October 2019	$80K
September 2019	$80K
August 2019	$83K
July 2019	$84K
June 2019	$85K
May 2019	$85K
April 2019	$86K
March 2019	$86K
February 2019	$85K
January 2019	$84K
2018
December 2018	$85K
November 2018	$84K
October 2018	$85K
September 2018	$85K
August 2018	$82K
July 2018	$78K
June 2018	$73K
May 2018	$73K
April 2018	$71K
March 2018	$70K
February 2018	$70K
January 2018	$72K
2017
December 2017	$82K
November 2017	$79K
October 2017	$78K
September 2017	$76K
August 2017	$73K
July 2017	$75K
June 2017	$75K
May 2017	$77K
April 2017	$74K
March 2017	$69K
February 2017	$69K
January 2017	$72K
2016
December 2016	$74K
November 2016	$73K
October 2016	$73K
September 2016	$73K

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
609 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$167,000	04/30/26	2	1	728
320 E Gray St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$129,900	06/16/26	2	1	864
501 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/13/25	1	1	480

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
422 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$191,700	3	2	1,144	Off Market
418 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$140,600	2	1	717	Off Market
414 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$160,500	2	1	969	Off Market
410 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$135,600	2	1	717	Off Market
1917 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$120,700	2	1	604	Off Market
1913 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$135,100	2	1	600	Off Market
430 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$135,100	2	1	717	Off Market
434 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$244,800	3	2	1,347	Off Market
438 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$132,400	2	1	717	Off Market
2 E Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.35	$197,700	3	2	960	Off Market
1971 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.38	$207,400	3	3	800	Off Market
5 Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.38	$170,000	2	1.5	720	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1954

0.35 acre lot

738 sqft

$189/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 426 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA. 426 E Columbus Ave is in the McKinley School - Columbus Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 738 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.35 acres and was built in 1954.

426 E Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 738 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1954. It last sold for $431,000 on Jan 22, 2004. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $139,700, with a rent estimate of $956/month.

Home Details for 426 E Columbus Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Mud Room

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Apr 12, 2016 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$74,500
Apr 4, 2016 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$74,500
Jan 21, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$77,500
Sep 11, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$77,500 Price decreased by 3%
Jul 21, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,900
Jan 22, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$431,000
Jul 9, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$43,100

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,864	$118,600

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
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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 426 E Columbus Ave

What is 426 E Columbus Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 426 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is $139,700.
What is the price history for 426 E Columbus Ave?
426 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $431,000 in January 2004.
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 426 E Columbus Ave?
The lot at 426 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.35 acres (15,246 sq ft).
Does 426 E Columbus Ave have a garage?
Yes, 426 E Columbus Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.