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 843 E Dunham Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 843 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA is $111,100 .

What is the price history for 843 E Dunham Ave?

843 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $76,900 in October 2017.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 843 E Dunham Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 843 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 843 E Dunham Ave?

The lot at 843 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.29 acres (12,850 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$111,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
793 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

843 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 19, 2017 for $76,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$111K

Since last month

$5K (-4.3%)

Since last year

$7K (-6.2%)

Since last sale

$33K (+43.3%)

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 +40% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$110K
August 2026	$111K
July 2026	$115K
June 2026	$113K
May 2026	$114K
April 2026	$107K
March 2026	$114K
February 2026	$110K
January 2026	$112K
2025
December 2025	$111K
November 2025	$113K
October 2025	$114K
September 2025	$116K
August 2025	$118K
July 2025	$123K
June 2025	$122K
May 2025	$122K
April 2025	$122K
March 2025	$116K
February 2025	$116K
January 2025	$118K
2024
December 2024	$120K
November 2024	$121K
October 2024	$121K
September 2024	$119K
August 2024	$123K
July 2024	$127K
June 2024	$128K
May 2024	$128K
April 2024	$123K
March 2024	$121K
February 2024	$116K
January 2024	$114K
2023
December 2023	$116K
November 2023	$116K
October 2023	$118K
September 2023	$116K
August 2023	$119K
July 2023	$122K
June 2023	$122K
May 2023	$118K
April 2023	$114K
March 2023	$111K
February 2023	$112K
January 2023	$114K
2022
December 2022	$114K
November 2022	$118K
October 2022	$121K
September 2022	$122K
August 2022	$121K
July 2022	$123K
June 2022	$124K
May 2022	$122K
April 2022	$117K
March 2022	$114K
February 2022	$112K
January 2022	$111K
2021
December 2021	$111K
November 2021	$112K
October 2021	$113K
September 2021	$114K
August 2021	$116K
July 2021	$116K
June 2021	$113K
May 2021	$107K
April 2021	$100K
March 2021	$100K
February 2021	$99K
January 2021	$94K
2020
December 2020	$91K
November 2020	$88K
October 2020	$89K
September 2020	$87K
August 2020	$86K
July 2020	$86K
June 2020	$86K
May 2020	$85K
April 2020	$84K
March 2020	$84K
February 2020	$83K
January 2020	$83K
2019
December 2019	$83K
November 2019	$83K
October 2019	$82K
September 2019	$83K
August 2019	$83K
July 2019	$83K
June 2019	$83K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$82K
March 2019	$82K
February 2019	$82K
January 2019	$81K
2018
December 2018	$81K
November 2018	$80K
October 2018	$81K
September 2018	$81K
August 2018	$80K
July 2018	$80K
June 2018	$80K
May 2018	$80K
April 2018	$80K
March 2018	$79K
February 2018	$79K
January 2018	$78K
2017
December 2017	$78K
November 2017	$77K
October 2017	$77K
September 2017	$70K
August 2017	$69K
July 2017	$77K
June 2017	$82K
May 2017	$81K
April 2017	$82K
March 2017	$84K
February 2017	$83K
January 2017	$77K
2016
December 2016	$79K
November 2016	$80K
October 2016	$80K
September 2016	$79K

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	0.15	Single-Family Home	$167,000	04/30/26	2	1	728
320 E Gray St, Des Moines, IA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$129,900	06/16/26	2	1	864

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
833 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$234,600	3	2	1,120	Off Market
821 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$156,700	2	1	1,008	Off Market
811 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$130,300	3	1	1,074	Off Market
801 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$233,800	3	2	879	Off Market
809 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$192,900	3	1	988	Off Market
801 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$86,600	2	1	472	Off Market
814 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$345,000	3	2.5	1,585	Recently Sold
806 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$75,400	Studio	-	842	Off Market
800 E Edison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$170,200	3	2	1,024	Off Market
803 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$254,000	3	2	1,616	Off Market
807 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$81,400	2	1	672	Off Market
811 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$115,700	2	1	882	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1885

0.29 acre lot

793 sqft

$140/sqft

About this House

Come see this great 1.5 story home! Perfect for 1st time home buyers or as an investment property, the home is tucked away on a large lot just blocks away from McKinley Elementary School. Remodeled in 2009, New HVAC in 2015, and New Carpet in 2017, the home is in great shape and move-in ready. Close to everything downtown has to offer and local favorite B&B Market, don't miss out on your opportunity to own this property!

843 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 793 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1885. It last sold for $76,900 on Oct 19, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $111,100, with a rent estimate of $1,297/month.

Home Details for 843 E Dunham Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1885
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 19, 2017 Source: DMMLS #546063	Sold	$76,900
Sep 5, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$74,900
Aug 16, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$74,900
Aug 17, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$26,000
Jun 6, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$28,900 Price decreased by 12%
May 3, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$32,900 Price decreased by 6%
Apr 8, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$34,950 Price decreased by 13%
Feb 22, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$39,950 Price decreased by 20%
Jan 24, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$49,950

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,112	$123,300

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

McKinley Elementary School
PK-5
Public
267 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
McKinley has great staff, dedicated teachers, and wonderful students!
Parent Review
15y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

McKinley School - Columbus Park

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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 843 E Dunham Ave

What is 843 E Dunham Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 843 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA is $111,100.
What is the price history for 843 E Dunham Ave?
843 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $76,900 in October 2017.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 843 E Dunham Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 843 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 843 E Dunham Ave?
The lot at 843 E Dunham Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.29 acres (12,850 sq ft).