$255,000

2841 E Porter Ave Des Moines, IA 50320

$3,028
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,209 sqft
0.2 acres
$211 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2841 E Porter Ave

Discover the endless potential this family home has to offer that was previously utilized as a group home. Located by the Easter Lake Park area this peaceful neighborhood is just a few minutes from bike and walking trails, fishing, boat ramp access, and all the recreational options Easter Lake has to offer. Bring your own touches into this 3 bed 2 bath home. The open concept living room and kitchen is very inviting, and is a great space for entertaining. Open up the sliding door from your eat in dining space onto the deck and backyard for all your summer barbeques. The basement offers an additional ample 1200 sq ft that you can turn into even more bedrooms, a movie room, etc. There is endless possibilities to turn this property into home. Between that and the beautiful area this home is surrounded by you will enjoy it all. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,209 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.172 Acres
Year built1999
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #711972
Attached garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 711972
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 223-9492
  • Office Email: info@precisiondsm.com
  • Listing Agent: Joe Bennett

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 05, 2022
Home Sold
$235,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$224,500$-
2021$181,000$-

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

River Woods Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.8 mi

2929 SE 22nd St

3

Jackson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

3825 Indianola Ave

4

Lovejoy Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.2 mi

801 E Kenyon Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $77,641. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, with kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

11%
<35k
62%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

26%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
34%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • IKEAIKEA

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • ToyotaToyota
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Active RockActive Rock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2841 E Porter Ave

This home is located at 2841 E Porter Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50320 in the Easter Lake Area neighborhood. This 1,209 square foot home, which was built in 1999, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $255,000.

While more than 16 listings in Des Moines, IA in February 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 37 listings sold at asking price, and more than 92 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.4% between January and February 2025. Listings spent 50 days on the market in February 2025, and had a median list price of $215,530 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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