Are yards well-kept in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

1201 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,102 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

$209,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

$209,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,102 sqft

(on 0.31 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

House was updated in 2011 with the following 30 year shingle, painted exterior, all new exterior and interior doors and storm doors. New light maple kitchen cabinets with laminate counters. Laminate floors in kitchen and dining area. All new bathroom with pedestal sink and ceramic flooring. All new paint inside including basement. All new hardware and light fixtures throughout. Upstairs there is an extra bonus room for office/play area and the extra bedroom with closet. 26x26 garage was built in 1983 and features new overhead door, opener and includes 220 service. Beyond the garage there is extra space that is fenced in for the kids to play, add a garden, playset, firepit, etc...

1201 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,102 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1942. It last sold for $18,000 on Dec 13, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $209,400, with a rent estimate of $1,478/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1201 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Price History for 1201 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/13/2022	$18,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/13/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/06/2017	$135,000	Sold	DMMLS #547101
Recording Date 10/06/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/21/2017	$139,900	Pending	Agent Provided

09/21/2017	$139,900	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

09/03/2017	$139,900	Pending	Agent Provided

09/01/2017	$139,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,900 (4%)
07/17/2017	$135,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

10/31/2011	$114,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/31/2011 Contract Date 10/11/2011 County Transfer Tax $183 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/29/2011	$114,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (5%)
06/23/2011	$109,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $57,000 (108%)
05/08/2011	$52,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-16%)
04/01/2011	$62,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $62,900 (0%)
03/16/2011	$0	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/02/1999	$69,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/02/1999 Contract Date 07/30/1999 County Transfer Tax $110 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,296
Assessment	$200,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1201 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855
1340 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$185,000	02/02/26	2	1	799
1310 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$45,000	03/03/26	2	3	1,227

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OFF MARKET
Est. $213,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,348 sqft
1205 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,255 sqft
1207 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $139,700
2 bd
1 ba
795 sqft
1211 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $248,300
2 bd
2 ba
1,224 sqft
1215 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $245,700
4 bd
2 ba
2,016 sqft
3624 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $137,300
2 bd
1 ba
672 sqft
1305 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,298 sqft
1109 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,372 sqft
1105 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,700
2 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1101 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,114 sqft
3610 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,300
2 bd
2 ba
1,229 sqft
1001 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
81 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say car is needed
71 % Say it's dog friendly
69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
60 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say there's holiday spirit
49 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there's wildlife
33 % Say there are community events

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Resident
3y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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4y ago
"I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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Jill B.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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Tracy
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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Rekanovicfatima
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8y ago
"It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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Jeff A.
Resident
8y ago
"the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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Susan W.
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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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