Is a car needed in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say yards are well-kept

Does South Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does South Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say parking is easy

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Would people walk alone at night in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of South Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

703 E Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,894 sqft

$272,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,808/mo*

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$272,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,808/mo*

Refinance Your Home

5 Beds

2 Baths

1,894 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This beautiful split level home has been recently remodeled throughout, including teak bamboo hardwood floors the entire main floor that includes 3 bedrooms with high ceiling entry, open plan to large living room to a large kitchen with access to the brand new modern three level decks. Both upstairs and downstairs bathrooms completely remodeled with new ceramic/porcelain floor to ceiling tiles showers with water saver shower heads and updated vanity top and mirrors, fresh interior and exterior paints. The downstairs has 2 additional large bedrooms, full bathroom and a living room, one of the bedroom could be use as an office or game room. If you love the outdoors you will love the modern upper and lower decks, great for entertaining or just to relax with storage space under the upper deck, lower deck attached to the oversized 1.5 garage led to large fenced backyard. Whirlpool stainless steel appliances including electric glass top stove, side by side refrigerator and over the range microwave can be negotiated to stay. Home is in a great neighborhood and they sells fast in this area so please contact the owner Mark (515) 988-2104 for a showing. Thank you for looking, good luck and have fun with your home search.

703 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,894 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1970. It last sold for $105,000 on Jun 18, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $272,600, with a rent estimate of $2,131/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 703 E Porter Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticIn-law unitNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Family Room, Laundry Room, Office, Recreation Room, WorkshopCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood Products, CompositionFoundation Type: ConcreteGardenLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1970Year Updated: 2017
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Split-level

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8407 sqft

Price History for 703 E Porter Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/24/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

06/18/2013	$105,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/18/2013 Contract Date 06/14/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $167
08/09/2011	$105,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/09/2011 Contract Date 08/07/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/24/2011	$129,500	ListingRemoved	N/A

09/04/2009	$129,500	Listed For Sale	N/A

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
Tax	$3,612
Assessment	$205,900

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $239,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,064 sqft
709 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $232,000
3 bd
2 ba
982 sqft
713 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $243,900
5 bd
2 ba
982 sqft
717 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD
JUN 9, 2026
$244,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,044 sqft
721 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
LPT Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,008 sqft
727 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $246,500
3 bd
3 ba
1,014 sqft
731 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $248,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,248 sqft
615 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $226,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,200 sqft
611 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,600
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
607 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,800
4 bd
1 ba
972 sqft
601 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,800
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,484 sqft
517 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,600
4 bd
1 ba
972 sqft
513 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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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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Jess R.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"Well maintained and well kept under control. Very friendly neighborhood. If i could i would move back to the area/home. "
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Lorri H.
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8y ago
"Right on the bus line, hyvee is just a couple blocks away, also laundromat and car wash, everything is close by, even if you are walking you won't have to go far"
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