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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- Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1969
Lot Size
0.27 acres
Living Area
1,484 sqft
Price/Sqft
$177
Parking
Garage
About this House
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!
509 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,484 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1969. It last sold for $230,000 on Feb 20, 2024 (3% below the $236,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $1,975 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 28, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $262,900, with a rent estimate of $1,872/month.
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 7 hours 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 June 2026
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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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
Comparable Sales for 509 E Porter Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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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 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $247,900 | 07/17/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,336 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $244,000 | 06/09/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,044 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $238,000 | 07/24/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 880 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $245,000 | 11/18/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,002 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $100,000 | 06/25/26 | 4 | 1 | 1,034 | |
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 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 509 E Porter Ave.
- Lincoln High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 2218 Students
2/10GreatSchools 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 Review9mo ago - Lovejoy Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 372 Students
3/10GreatSchools 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 Review4mo ago - McCombs Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 652 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOutside of the counselors and attendance lady (, it's been rough. Definitely need to make sure your kid knows self-defense. Teachers seem burned out.Parent Review2mo 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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