242 Porter Ave Des Moines, IA 50315 / 5236

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Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 07/23/2025)
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 0.47 acres
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Information about property on 242 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA, 50315-5236. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

At 242 Porter Avenue, Des Moines, IA placed a property, which was built in 1918.

Facts

  • Built in 1918
  • Lot size 0,47 acres
  • Building 1
  • Rooms 4
  • Stories 1 story with basement
  • Style Bungalow
  • Basement Basement (not specified)
  • Foundation Concrete Block
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced air unit
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior material Stone
  • Exterior walls Masonry
  • Roof type Asphalt
  • Parking & Garage
  • Parking Detached Garage
  • Parking spaces 2
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Listing info

  • Last sold Mar 2010 for $88,900

Householders and Tenants for 242 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
03/15/2010 Sold $88,500 Public records
02/10/2009 Sold $88,900 Public records
11/29/2006 Sold $34,500 Public records
11/24/1999 Sold $29,500 Public records

PURCHASE HISTORY 242 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA

11/24/199902/10/2009Date$0$10k$20k$30k$40k$50k$60k$70k$80k$90kPrices

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $59,100 N/A
2013 $1,286 N/A N/A
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Where is 242 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA located on map?

Porter Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
23 Jan 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
925 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Oct 2018 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
1000 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
21 Dec 2016 Building fires
1203 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Dec 2016 Building fires
413 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source —
Cigarette

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Porter Ave Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
28 Oct 2015 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
2823 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
17 Apr 2015 Chemical spill or leak
226 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
01 Jul 2013 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
1204 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
05 Nov 2011 Unauthorized burning
511 Porter Ave, Des Moines IA
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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