242 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
2 bd 1 ba 728 sqft Built 1918 Lot 20,460 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,500 | $47,200 | $125,700 | $2,226 |
| 2023 | $69,500 | $41,400 | $110,900 | $2,092 |
| 2022 | $54,800 | $34,000 | $88,800 | $2,076 |
| 2021 | $54,800 | $34,000 | $88,800 | $1,938 |
| 2020 | $47,800 | $29,900 | $77,700 | $2,014 |
| 2019 | $47,800 | $29,900 | $77,700 | $1,636 |
| 2018 | $43,100 | $26,300 | $69,400 | $1,614 |
| 2017 | $43,100 | $26,300 | $69,400 | $1,436 |
| 2016 | $37,700 | $23,900 | $61,600 | $1,394 |
| 2015 | $37,700 | $23,900 | $61,600 | $1,340 |
| 2014 | $36,500 | $22,600 | $59,100 | $1,286 |
| 2013 | $36,500 | $22,600 | $59,100 | $1,308 |
| 2012 | $38,200 | $23,800 | $62,000 | $1,352 |
| 2011 | $40,900 | $23,800 | $64,700 | $1,344 |
| 2010 | $41,600 | $24,900 | $66,500 | $1,272 |
| 2009 | $41,600 | $24,900 | $66,500 | $1,550 |
| 2008 | $49,400 | $25,800 | $75,200 | $1,514 |
| 2007 | $49,400 | $25,800 | $75,200 | $1,230 |
Property facts
Year built
1918
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
728 sqft
Lot size
20,460 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Porter Ave
Coordinates
41.53412, -93.61163
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 242 Porter Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 242 Porter Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 242 Porter Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 242 Porter Ave (year 2025) is $125,700 with $2,226 in property tax.
When was 242 Porter Ave built?
242 Porter Ave was built in 1918.
How does 242 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 242 Porter Ave?
242 Porter Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 728 sqft, 20,460 sqft lot single_family.
Is 242 Porter Ave a flip candidate?
No — 242 Porter Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 242 Porter Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 242 Porter Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
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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