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

1207 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,255 sqft

$210,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,409/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$210,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,409/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,255 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1207 E Douglas Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1941

Living Area

1,255 sqft

Price/Sqft

$168

Parking

Garage

About this House

With just one-and-a-half stories, this Cape Cod is a perfectly manageable size, offering little-to-no wasted space. The upstairs bedrooms are deliciously cozy with their sloping eaves and quirky little gable windows. In 2015 the furnace, water heater and insulation were upgraded. The upstairs bathroom has been remodeled. Newer interior paint, kitchen tile, sink and dishwasher. Privacy fence. Security system. Extra shed behind the garage to satisfy the gardener of the house. Architecturally Capes seem to age gracefully without ever appearing dated. With its simple, no-frills shape and cozy, cottage-like aesthetic, this home evokes a sense of nostalgia. It's just waiting for you to consider as your next home.

1207 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,255 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1941. It last sold for $134,900 on Dec 12, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $210,500, with a rent estimate of $1,519/month.

Home Details for 1207 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: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9888 sqft

Price History for 1207 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/12/2017	$134,900	Sold	DMMLS #548695
Recording Date 12/12/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/10/2017	$134,900	Pending	Agent Provided

10/11/2017	$134,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
09/28/2017	$139,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/12/2011	$87,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/12/2011 Contract Date 01/06/2011 County Transfer Tax $139 Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/18/2010	$90,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-5%)
07/25/2010	$95,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,324
Assessment	$189,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1207 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $139,600
2 bd
1 ba
795 sqft
1211 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $249,900
2 bd
2 ba
1,224 sqft
1215 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $243,200
4 bd
2 ba
2,016 sqft
3624 E 13th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $138,400
2 bd
1 ba
672 sqft
1305 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $164,600
2 bd
1 ba
999 sqft
1303 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $246,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,120 sqft
1307 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,348 sqft
1205 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $210,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,102 sqft
1201 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,298 sqft
1109 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,372 sqft
1105 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $165,000
2 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1101 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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
Resident
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.
Resident
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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