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

709 E Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,064 sqft

$239,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,591/mo*

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$239,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,591/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,064 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Description

Very well maintained home. Vaulted ceiling, bedrooms are all located on same level. Walkout basement with detached two car garage. All kitchen appliances will stay. Walking distance to grade school. 400 Sq ft finished basement not on assessors page. Must see, move in ready.

709 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,064 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1970. It last sold for $157,500 on Sep 15, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $239,600, with a rent estimate of $1,557/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 709 E Porter Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa FireplaceJetted Bath Tub
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: CompositionFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8407 sqft

Price History for 709 E Porter Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/15/2016	$157,500	Sold	DMMLS #521243
Recording Date 09/15/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/04/2016	$164,900	Pending	Agent Provided

07/05/2016	$164,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/22/2001	$100,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/22/2001 Contract Date 09/29/2001 County Transfer Tax $161 Total Transfer Tax 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	$3,650
Assessment	$222,700

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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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. $212,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
805 E Porter Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $272,600
5 bd
2 ba
1,894 sqft
703 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

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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.
Resident
7y 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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