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As of early 2026, 92% of users say car is needed

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As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

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As of early 2026, 87% of users say it's dog friendly

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OFF MARKET

433 E Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

2 Beds
1 Bath
786 sqft

$185,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

$185,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

786 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Description

Wonderful ranch starter home New carpet in living/dining room, newer laminate in bedrooms. Eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms and one full bath upstairs. Family rec room in basement. Large 2-car detached garage, deck overlooking fenced backyard, nice cement driveway. New roof in 2017, newer windows and air conditioning. Home is located in the "Green Lending Area" for NFC. This home is in a great South-Side location close to shopping and dining area. Nice rental property, certificate listed for Polk County. HFC Warranty included

433 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 786 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1975. It last sold for $114,500 on Jan 16, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $185,700, with a rent estimate of $1,277/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Patio, Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 433 E Porter Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1975
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9100 sqft

Price History for 433 E Porter Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/16/2019	$114,500	Sold	DMMLS #573783
Recording Date 01/16/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/08/2018	$119,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/21/2011	$100,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

08/25/2011	$100,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,500 (-3%)
06/18/2011	$103,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-4%)
04/24/2011	$107,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/22/2006	$101,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/22/2006 Contract Date 05/09/2006 County Transfer Tax $162 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/01/2000	$69,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/01/2000 Contract Date 04/25/2000 County Transfer Tax $110 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,206
Assessment	$191,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 433 E Porter Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
5510 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$130,000	07/08/25	3	1	960
341 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$152,302	03/31/26	2	1	800
343 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$220,000	06/01/26	3	1	1,016

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $184,400
2 bd
1 ba
784 sqft
429 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $236,900
4 bd
2 ba
936 sqft
435 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
OFF MARKET
Est. $171,700
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
442 E Diehl Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Platinum Realty LLC
FOR SALE
3D VIEW
$199,900
3 bd
2 ba
884 sqft
439 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,300
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
446 E Diehl Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $235,400
3 ba
1,408 sqft
250 E Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,000
3 bd
1 ba
788 sqft
430 E Diehl Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $190,300
3 bd
1 ba
778 sqft
434 E Diehl Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,300
3 bd
1 ba
876 sqft
421 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,700
2 bd
1 ba
884 sqft
417 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $170,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,240 sqft
422 E Diehl Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,300
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
426 E Diehl Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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Neighborhood Overview

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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
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
77 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
76 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
61 % Say kids play outside
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say streets are well-lit
52 % Say there are sidewalks
50 % Say there's wildlife
46 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
24 % Say there are community events

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Leiasigns
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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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Amanda W.
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8y ago
"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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Amanda W.
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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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Olivia M.
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8y ago
"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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