1212 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
3 bd 2 ba 1,032 sqft Built 1956 Lot 8,750 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$180,000
Apr 15, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2022 | Sold | $180,000 | MLS #647876 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Listed | $180,000 | MLS #647876 |
| Aug 4, 2014 | Listing removed | $129,900 | DesMoines |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Relisted | $129,900 | MLS #40196 |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Listed | $129,900 | MLS #439311 |
| Jun 12, 2014 | Listing removed | $129,900 | DesMoines |
| May 29, 2014 | Listing removed | $129,900 | CentralIowa |
| May 27, 2014 | Listed | $129,900 | MLS #40196 |
| Apr 2, 2014 | Sold | $66,500 | Public Record |
| Feb 4, 2014 | Price changed | $67,500 | MLS #425850 |
| Jan 8, 2014 | Price changed | $74,900 | MLS #425850 |
| Dec 12, 2013 | Price changed | $99,000 | MLS #425850 |
| Nov 22, 2013 | Price changed | $107,000 | MLS #425850 |
| Oct 8, 2013 | Listed | $115,000 | MLS #425850 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,200 | $36,500 | $218,700 | $3,720 |
| 2023 | $163,500 | $32,000 | $195,500 | $3,556 |
| 2022 | $132,400 | $27,400 | $159,800 | $3,738 |
| 2021 | $132,400 | $27,400 | $159,800 | $3,618 |
| 2020 | $120,400 | $24,600 | $145,000 | $3,760 |
| 2019 | $120,400 | $24,600 | $145,000 | $3,512 |
| 2018 | $108,900 | $21,800 | $130,700 | $3,476 |
| 2017 | $108,900 | $21,800 | $130,700 | $3,413 |
| 2016 | $101,400 | $19,800 | $121,200 | $3,194 |
| 2015 | $101,400 | $19,800 | $121,200 | $3,270 |
| 2014 | $103,400 | $19,700 | $123,100 | $3,084 |
| 2013 | $103,400 | $19,700 | $123,100 | $2,940 |
| 2012 | $104,800 | $19,700 | $124,500 | $2,740 |
| 2011 | $104,800 | $19,700 | $124,500 | $2,468 |
| 2010 | $103,000 | $19,800 | $122,800 | $2,508 |
| 2009 | $103,000 | $19,800 | $122,800 | $2,120 |
| 2008 | $109,000 | $20,400 | $129,400 | $2,120 |
| 2007 | $109,000 | $20,400 | $129,400 | $1,884 |
Property facts
Year built
1956
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,032 sqft
Lot size
8,750 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Porter Ave
Coordinates
41.53349, -93.63215
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,548
Gross rental yield
10.32%
Implied cap rate
6.71%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1212 Porter Ave last sell?
1212 Porter Ave most recently sold on Apr 15, 2022 for $180,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1212 Porter Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1212 Porter Ave (year 2025) is $218,700 with $3,720 in property tax.
How does 1212 Porter Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 21.5% above the last sale price of $180,000.
When was 1212 Porter Ave built?
1212 Porter Ave was built in 1956.
How does 1212 Porter Ave compare to others on Porter Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Porter Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Porter Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1212 Porter Ave?
1212 Porter Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,032 sqft, 8,750 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1212 Porter Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1212 Porter Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1212 Porter Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1212 Porter Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.3%
2026 Q3
$222.1K
2026 Q4
$220.2K
ZIP 50315 — Median Price History + Forecast
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