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

1303 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
999 sqft

$164,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,118/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$164,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,118/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

999 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1303 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

1948

Living Area

999 sqft

Price/Sqft

$165

Parking

Garage

About this House

Investors take notice! Super cute 2 bedroom cape cod with 2 car detached garage and side street access. Close to shopping and bus line. Newer windows. New shingles approx. 2 years ago. Beautiful Hardwood floors. Spacious rooms! Investors only. There is a current Tenant and Rental Certificate. Call agent for details.

1303 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 999 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1948. It last sold for $115,000 on Jun 15, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $164,600, with a rent estimate of $1,166/month.

Home Details for 1303 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7013 sqft

Price History for 1303 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/15/2021	$115,000	Sold	DMMLS #622175
Recording Date 06/15/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/26/2021	$115,000	Pending	DMMLS #622175

05/19/2021	$115,000	PendingToActive	DMMLS #622175

05/19/2021	$115,000	Pending	DMMLS #622175

05/14/2021	$115,000	PendingToActive	DMMLS #622175

05/07/2021	$115,000	Pending	DMMLS #622175

03/23/2021	$115,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #622175
Price Change $7,500 (-6%)
03/04/2021	$122,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,500 (-6%)
02/12/2021	$130,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/07/2012	$97,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/07/2012 Contract Date 11/01/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/04/2011	$68,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/04/2011 Contract Date 07/01/2011 County Transfer Tax $109 Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/30/2010	$34,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/30/2010 Contract Date 08/04/2010 County Transfer Tax $55 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/14/2010	$38,550	Pending	Agent Provided

07/03/2010	$38,550	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,450 (-10%)
02/22/2010	$43,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,250 (-5%)
01/21/2010	$45,250	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-8%)
12/23/2009	$49,250	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/04/2008	$102,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/17/2008	$102,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/14/2000	$73,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/14/2000 Contract Date 12/13/2000 County Transfer Tax $118 Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/17/1999	$69,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/17/1999 Contract Date 12/11/1999 County Transfer Tax $111 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/23/1997	$60,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/23/1997 Contract Date 04/28/1997 County Transfer Tax $97 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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	$3,150
Assessment	$179,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1303 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855
1340 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$185,000	02/02/26	2	1	799

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $246,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,120 sqft
1307 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $180,000
3 bd
1 ba
944 sqft
1335 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $157,200
2 bd
2 ba
720 sqft
1337 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,400
2 bd
1 ba
1,168 sqft
1341 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $162,300
2 bd
1 ba
784 sqft
1343 E Douglas Ave,
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. $243,200
4 bd
2 ba
2,016 sqft
3624 E 13th St,
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. $139,600
2 bd
1 ba
795 sqft
1211 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $210,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,255 sqft
1207 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

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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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Trulia User
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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.
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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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