Pending

$139,900

621 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

4beds

1,431sqft

$1,034/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1948

7,013 Square Feet Lot

$135,800 Zestimate^®

$98/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two-car detached garageOriginal hardwoodsSmall charming surprises

Yes, it’s a fixer upper. But it’s also a home with charm that’s still hanging on and waiting for someone who’s ready to bring it back to life. The main floor has two bedrooms, a full bath, original hardwoods, and a brick fireplace that instantly feels like the heart of the home. Upstairs, you’ll find two more bedrooms and a half bath with plenty of potential for whatever you need. Everywhere you look, there are small, charming surprises that make this home feel nothing like a cookie-cutter new build. Outside, there’s a two-car detached garage and a yard that’s ready for some love. And you’re just minutes from downtown Des Moines, so all the good food, coffee, and fun is right there. If you’re looking for a project with personality and a chance to make something your own, this one is ready for you.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,431
Total interior livable area: 1,431 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 7,013 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 140
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 12002635000000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1948

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $98/sqft
Tax assessed value: $206,100
Annual tax amount: $3,518
Date on market: 8/6/2026
Cumulative days on market: 21 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$135,800

$129,000 - $143,000

$1,901/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/17/2026	Pending sale	$139,900$98/sqft
Source: DMMLS #746810 Report a problem
8/6/2026	Listed for sale	$139,900$98/sqft
Source: DMMLS #746810 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,204 -1.9%	$206,100 +12.3%
2024	$3,266 +2.4%	$183,500
2023	$3,190 +0.8%	$183,500 +27.3%
2022	$3,164 +6.8%	$144,200
2021	$2,962 -3.6%	$144,200 +13.3%
2020	$3,072 +7.9%	$127,300
2019	$2,848 +1.2%	$127,300 +11.2%
2018	$2,814	$114,500
2017	$2,814 +11.6%	$114,500 +9.7%
2016	$2,522	$104,400
2015	$2,522 +28%	$104,400 +0.1%
2014	$1,970	$104,300
2013	--	$104,300 -5.2%
2012	--	$110,000
2011	--	$110,000 -2.7%
2010	--	$113,100
2009	--	$113,100 -0.7%
2008	--	$113,900 +0.9%
2007	--	$112,900 +1.2%
2006	--	$111,600
2005	--	$111,600 +8.5%
2003	--	$102,820 +15.1%
2002	--	$89,340
2001	--	$89,340