509 E Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
South Park
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,484 sqft (on 0.27 acres)
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,484 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)
Local Information
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Description
Welcome to the perfect family home on the desirable south side of Des Moines! This charming two-story gem boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing ample space for your loved ones. The heart of the home lies in its large, fully-equipped kitchen, perfect for culinary adventures. Hosting gatherings is a breeze with the formal dining room, while the finished lower level, complete with a convenient wet bar, offers a great space for entertaining friends and family. Outside, you'll find an oversized 2-car detached garage and a fenced-in backyard, providing security and room for outdoor fun. Surrounded by a park-like setting, this property creates an oasis of tranquility in the bustling city. Don't miss the opportunity to call this house your home!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from March 07, 2024
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 509 E Porter Ave
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Interior Details Basement: FinishedWet Bar |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1484 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl |
Security Security: Smoke Detector(s) |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Open, PatioFencing: Chain LinkExterior: PatioFoundation: Poured |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (below surface): 500 Square Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 180 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1969 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 12002818016000 |
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Price List Price: $236,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Jan 15 2024 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Building Area Building Area: 1484 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.27 acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 678542Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 669-2504Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-12002818016000-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Robert Bish, (515) 669-2504
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Bought with: Ryan Stapes, (515) 770-3617, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#678542
Price History for 509 E Porter Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/28/2025 | $1,645 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/29/2025 | $1,645 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/09/2025 | $1,895 | PriceChange | Zillow Rentals |
| 04/16/2025 | $1,975 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 02/20/2024 | $230,000 | Sold | DMMLS #678542 |
| 01/15/2024 | $236,000 | Pending | DMMLS #678542 |
| 01/15/2024 | ListingRemoved | DMMLS #678542 | |
| 11/07/2023 | $236,000 | PriceChange | DMMLS #678542 |
| 10/10/2023 | $235,000 | PriceChange | DMMLS #678542 |
| 09/19/2023 | $240,000 | PriceChange | DMMLS #678542 |
| 07/28/2023 | $245,000 | PriceChange | DMMLS #678542 |
| 07/17/2023 | $250,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #678542 |
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 |
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| Tax | $4,520 |
| Assessment | $243,900 |
Home facts updated by county records
Homeowner tools
Estimated monthly rent$1,844/mo
Comparable Sales for 509 E Porter Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.16 | Single-Family Home | $270,000 | 07/23/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,144 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $249,000 | 08/25/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,004 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $220,000 | 09/09/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,401 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $245,000 | 11/18/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,002 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $270,000 | 12/12/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,091 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $144,000 | 01/26/26 | 3 | 1 | 960 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $195,000 | 04/16/26 | 4 | 2 | 858 | |
0.35 | Single-Family Home | $260,900 | 12/05/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,305 | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $232,500 | 06/16/25 | 4 | 2 | 934 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 509 E Porter Ave.
- Lincoln High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 2403 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageGreat school, and staff who cares. Highschool is a step into adulthood, you get what you put into it. If you fail to go to class, do your work and actively learn then no, your not going succeed. Teachers always help when asked if you don’t understand something or need extra help. Your social life here is what you put into it, there are tons of clubs and extra clubs or sports you can participate in. My councilors helped with college apps and helped me get a number of scholarships.Other Review7mo ago - Lovejoy Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 365 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOur 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 Review2mo ago - McCombs Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 654 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageIf you hate your child bring them here.Student Review2y ago 
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Neighborhood Overview
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What Locals Say about South Park
At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.
87 % Say car is needed
80 % Say yards are well-kept
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say there are sidewalks
70 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say people would walk alone at night
44 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
20 % Say there's wildlife
19 % Say there are community events
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509 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,484 sqft single-family home built in 1969. 509 E Porter Ave is located in South Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 509 E Porter Ave was last sold on Feb 20, 2024 for $230,000 (3% lower than the asking price of $236,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 509 E Porter Ave is $260,900.