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

1324 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft

$137,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $952/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$137,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $952/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

864 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1324 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

1952

Living Area

864 sqft

Price/Sqft

$159

Parking

Garage

Description

Nice sized ranch home with formal dining room. Great Location! "Ask about Nationstar Financing--Competitive rates, quick closings and up to 3% in closing cost assistance for qualified buyers? Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only.Water will not be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.

1324 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1952. It last sold for $64,000 on Jul 28, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $137,100, with a rent estimate of $1,319/month.

Home Details for 1324 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6750 sqft

Price History for 1324 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/28/2020	$64,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/28/2020 Contract Date 07/20/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/30/2011	$64,000	Sold	DMMLS #394121
Recording Date 12/30/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/25/2011	$64,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/25/2011 Contract Date 07/20/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/27/2011	$32,000	Sold	DMMLS #380719
Recording Date 05/27/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/06/2011	$35,625	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $19,306 (-35%)
04/23/2011	$54,931	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,777 (-8%)
03/13/2011	$59,708	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

02/06/2011	$64,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

12/31/2010	$64,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,100 (-10%)
11/29/2010	$72,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/22/2010	$55,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/22/2010 Contract Date 11/09/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/03/1997	$47,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/03/1997 Contract Date 12/11/1996 County Transfer Tax $76 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	$1,942
Assessment	$121,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1324 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3823 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.52	Single-Family Home	$65,000	01/29/26	2	1	720
1340 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$185,000	02/02/26	2	1	799
4000 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA	0.61	Single-Family Home	$65,000	08/27/25	2	1	784
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $217,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,664 sqft
1328 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $175,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,132 sqft
1334 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
FEB 2, 2026
$185,000
2 bd
1 ba
799 sqft
1340 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $104,100
2 bd
1 ba
792 sqft
1350 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,500
3 bd
2 ba
916 sqft
4110 E 7th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $207,100
3 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
4116 E 7th St,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $160,100
2 bd
1 ba
763 sqft
1320 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
JUN 2, 2026
$170,000
2 bd
2 ba
808 sqft
1318 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Uplift Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $160,800
2 bd
1 ba
870 sqft
1316 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,600
2 bd
1 ba
911 sqft
1314 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,700
2 bd
1 ba
751 sqft
1310 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,600
2 bd
1 ba
960 sqft
1306 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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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
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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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