$229,900

122 E Porter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,414 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
0.35acre lot
1 car garage
$163/sqft
Listed 18 days ago

Property Description

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1.5-story home, ideally located near schools, dining, and just a few miles from downtown Des Moines, on .35 (m/l) acre lot! The inviting main level features hardwood floors in the dining area, tile flooring in the kitchen, and a spacious living room with new carpet. Enjoy 9' ceilings w/ recessed lighting, a full bath, convenient main-floor laundry, and a dedicated office with a built-in bookcase. The bright kitchen offers a center island with sink and plenty of windows that fill the home with natural light. Upstairs, you'll find a generously sized primary suite complete with a 3/4 bath and two closets, along with two additional bedrooms. Step through the sliders onto the deck and enjoy the fully fenced backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a new roof installed in 2023 and a convenient location close to all that Des Moines has to offer. Don't miss the opportunity to make this welcoming home your own!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: September 4, 2026
Data Last Updated:: September 22, 2026 at 5:18AM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Indianola : (515) 453-6600
Listing Agent:: Josh Baker : 515-453-6616
Contact:: 515-453-6616
MLS ID:: 748666

General: Separate/Formal Dining RoomEat-in Kitchen
Appliances: CooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: Unfinished
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTileVinyl
A/C: Central AirWindow Unit(s)
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: Deck
Style: One and One Half Story
Other Structures: Deck
Parking: DetachedGarageOne Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Vinyl SidingOne and One HalfBlockBrick/Mortar

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: S 220 F E 75 F LOT 26 THOMAS HEIGHTS 2ND ADD12005868001000
Fencing: Chain Link

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Josh Baker , Iowa Realty Indianola

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