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 520 E Jackson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 520 E Jackson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $145,900 .

What is the price history for 520 E Jackson Ave?

520 E Jackson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $67,500 in June 2008.

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 520 E Jackson Ave?

The lot at 520 E Jackson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,187 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$145,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,568 sqft

520 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 2, 2008 for $67,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$146K

Since last month

$7K (-4.4%)

Since last year

$2K (-1%)

Since last sale

$77K (+114.4%)

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 +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$145K
July 2026	$151K
June 2026	$156K
May 2026	$160K
April 2026	$153K
March 2026	$152K
February 2026	$145K
January 2026	$151K
2025
December 2025	$144K
November 2025	$143K
October 2025	$141K
September 2025	$140K
August 2025	$146K
July 2025	$147K
June 2025	$149K
May 2025	$149K
April 2025	$148K
March 2025	$143K
February 2025	$143K
January 2025	$143K
2024
December 2024	$142K
November 2024	$146K
October 2024	$141K
September 2024	$142K
August 2024	$146K
July 2024	$148K
June 2024	$149K
May 2024	$150K
April 2024	$144K
March 2024	$140K
February 2024	$133K
January 2024	$132K
2023
December 2023	$132K
November 2023	$133K
October 2023	$133K
September 2023	$132K
August 2023	$134K
July 2023	$139K
June 2023	$140K
May 2023	$135K
April 2023	$130K
March 2023	$125K
February 2023	$121K
January 2023	$123K
2022
December 2022	$122K
November 2022	$124K
October 2022	$126K
September 2022	$126K
August 2022	$126K
July 2022	$129K
June 2022	$134K
May 2022	$131K
April 2022	$121K
March 2022	$108K
February 2022	$94K
January 2022	$94K
2021
December 2021	$94K
November 2021	$99K
October 2021	$101K
September 2021	$102K
August 2021	$102K
July 2021	$108K
June 2021	$118K
May 2021	$132K
April 2021	$128K
March 2021	$115K
February 2021	$114K
January 2021	$112K
2020
December 2020	$110K
November 2020	$110K
October 2020	$107K
September 2020	$107K
August 2020	$112K
July 2020	$112K
June 2020	$111K
May 2020	$105K
April 2020	$117K
March 2020	$118K
February 2020	$114K
January 2020	$110K
2019
December 2019	$111K
November 2019	$111K
October 2019	$111K
September 2019	$109K
August 2019	$98K
July 2019	$104K
June 2019	$104K
May 2019	$106K
April 2019	$106K
March 2019	$106K
February 2019	$106K
January 2019	$106K
2018
December 2018	$104K
November 2018	$104K
October 2018	$103K
September 2018	$104K
August 2018	$105K
July 2018	$102K
June 2018	$96K
May 2018	$87K
April 2018	$84K
March 2018	$79K
February 2018	$79K
January 2018	$82K

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	0.10	Single-Family Home	$167,000	04/30/26	2	1	728

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
519 E Livingston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$173,800	3	1	1,580	Off Market
408 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.19	$142,400	3	1	1,020	Off Market
416 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.18	$138,600	2	1	920	Off Market
424 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.16	$91,100	1	1	516	Off Market
428 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.16	$148,100	2	1	768	Off Market
432 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.16	$151,400	3	1	1,096	Off Market
516 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$149,100	3	1	832	Off Market
510 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$94,300	1	1	760	Off Market
504 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$222,700	3	2	1,710	Off Market
500 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$134,300	3	1	1,241	Off Market
716 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.12	$149,400	3	1	1,026	Off Market
708 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$128,200	2	1	798	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1897

Living Area

1,568 sqft

Price/Sqft

$93

About this House

This single-family home is located at 520 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA. 520 E Jackson Ave is in the McKinley School - Columbus Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,568 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7187 sqft and was built in 1897.

520 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,568 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1897. It last sold for $67,500 on Jun 2, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $145,900, with a rent estimate of $1,940/month.

Home Details for 520 E Jackson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1897Year Updated: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7187 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 2, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$67,500
Jun 21, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500
Apr 11, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$30,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,970	$126,500

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

McKinley Elementary School
PK-5
Public
267 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
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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 520 E Jackson Ave

What is 520 E Jackson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 520 E Jackson Ave in Des Moines, IA is $145,900.
What is the price history for 520 E Jackson Ave?
520 E Jackson Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $67,500 in June 2008.
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 520 E Jackson Ave?
The lot at 520 E Jackson Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,187 sq ft).