1340 E  Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
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FOR SALE
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
FOR SALE BY OWNER
0.36 ACRES

$200,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 799 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

1340 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park
Est. Mortgage $1,402/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1942
0.36 acre lot
$250/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1340 E Douglas Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Fenced yardDouble lot
Double lot Fenced yard For Sale By Owner

Home Details for 1340 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Stone, Metal
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Off Street, On Street, Garage

Days on Market

Days on Market: 1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $250

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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.
  • Trulia User
    "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."
  • Trulia User
    "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 "
  • Jill B.
    "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. "
  • Tracy
    "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"
  • Rekanovicfatima
    "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 "
  • Jeff A.
    "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."
  • Susan W.
    "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."

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$214K
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$1
MoM
Available listings
1060
36
MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$189K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$17K (+9.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$3K (+1.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +105% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$188K
August 2026$189K
July 2026$190K
June 2026$191K
May 2026$193K
April 2026$191K
March 2026$191K
February 2026$192K
January 2026$167K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.42
Single-Family Home
$240,000
12/16/25
2
1
912
0.27
Single-Family Home
$160,000
02/13/26
3
1
855
0.59
Single-Family Home
$155,000
02/02/26
2
1
886

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.03
$96,400
2
1
792
Off Market
0.56
$186,900
3
2
916
Off Market
0.57
$203,100
3
1
936
Off Market
0.58
$205,700
3
1
1,092
Off Market
0.59
$223,200
3
2
1,145
Off Market
0.60
$193,200
2
1
1,166
Off Market
0.01
$173,300
2
1
1,132
Off Market
0.02
$219,100
4
2
1,664
Off Market
0.03
$134,800
2
1
864
Off Market
0.04
$156,300
2
1
763
Off Market
0.05
$170,000
2
2
808
Recently Sold
0.05
$157,400
2
1
870
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 21, 2026
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$200,000
Feb 2, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$185,000
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Feb 19, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$125,000
Feb 8, 2020
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$125,000

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Frequently asked questions about 1340 E Douglas Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1340 E Douglas Ave?
    Based on a $200,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1340 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is approximately $1,415 (about $1,088 principal & interest, $252 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1340 E Douglas Ave compare to homes in Des Moines?
    1340 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is listed at $200,000, about 7% below the $214K median sale price in Des Moines.
  • What do residents say about the Highland Park neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and walkable to grocery stores. See homes for sale in Highland Park, Des Moines.
  • What are the closest schools to 1340 E Douglas Ave?
    The closest schools to 1340 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA are Harding Middle School (rated 2/10), Madison Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10), North High School (rated 2/10).
  • Does 1340 E Douglas Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1340 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1340 E Douglas Ave?
    The lot at 1340 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.36 acres (15,681 sq ft).
1340 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 799 sqft single-family home built in 1942. 1340 E Douglas Ave is located in Highland Park, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed on Sep 21, 2026.