Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1.5-story home, ideally located near schools, dining, and just a few miles from downtown Des Moines, on .35 (m/l) acre lot! The inviting main level features hardwood floors in the dining area, tile flooring in the kitchen, and a spacious living room with new carpet. Enjoy 9' ceilings w/ recessed lighting, a full bath, convenient main-floor laundry, and a dedicated office with a built-in bookcase. The bright kitchen offers a center island with sink and plenty of windows that fill the home with natural light. Upstairs, you'll find a generously sized primary suite complete with a 3/4 bath and two closets, along with two additional bedrooms. Step through the sliders onto the deck and enjoy the fully fenced backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a new roof installed in 2023 and a convenient location close to all that Des Moines has to offer. Don't miss the opportunity to make this welcoming home your own!
For sale
$229,900
122 E Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,414sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
0.35 Acres Lot
$225,900 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Convenient main-floor laundryBright kitchenCenter island with sinkSliders onto the deckTwo additional bedroomsGenerously sized primary suiteInviting main level
- 6 hours
- 283
- 14
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Josh Baker 515-453-6616,
Iowa Realty Indianola,
Landon Noe 515-453-6611,
Iowa Realty Indianola
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748666
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,414
- Total interior livable area: 1,414 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 205
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12005868001000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $196,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,828
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$225,900
$215,000 - $237,000
$1,498/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900+7.4%$163/sqft |
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| 9/5/2023 | Sold | $214,000$151/sqft |
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| 7/18/2023 | Pending sale | $214,000$151/sqft |
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| 7/10/2023 | Price change | $214,000-2.3%$151/sqft |
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| 6/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $219,000$155/sqft |
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| 6/19/2023 | Pending sale | $219,000$155/sqft |
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| 6/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $219,000+597.6%$155/sqft |
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| 5/5/2011 | Listing removed | $31,395$22/sqft |
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| 4/19/2011 | Listed for sale | $31,395-41.9%$22/sqft |
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| 4/13/2011 | Sold | $54,000-45.9%$38/sqft |
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| 12/19/2010 | Listing removed | $99,900$71/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Opportunities, Inc. #366578 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2010 | Listed for sale | $99,900+14.8%$71/sqft |
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| 1/21/2005 | Sold | $87,000+16.6%$62/sqft |
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| 11/3/2004 | Sold | $74,610-3.1%$53/sqft |
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| 6/29/2001 | Sold | $77,000+23.2%$54/sqft |
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| 2/26/1999 | Sold | $62,500$44/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,470 +8.6% | $196,500 +13.7% |
| 2024 | $3,194 +6% | $172,800 |
| 2023 | $3,012 +0.8% | $172,800 +26.4% |
| 2022 | $2,988 +8.2% | $136,700 |
| 2021 | $2,762 -3.6% | $136,700 +14.6% |
| 2020 | $2,864 +9.4% | $119,300 |
| 2019 | $2,618 +1.2% | $119,300 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $2,586 | $105,900 |
| 2017 | $2,586 +11.6% | $105,900 +9.5% |
| 2016 | $2,318 | $96,700 |
| 2015 | $2,318 +8.7% | $96,700 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $2,132 | $92,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $92,200 -4.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $96,200 -0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $97,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $97,000 +3.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $93,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $93,700 +6.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $88,200 +14.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $77,330 +24.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,240 |
| 2001 | -- | $62,240 |
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Neighborhood: Fort Des Moines
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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