2479 E  Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

2479 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,244 sqft

$235,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 3, 2026

$235,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 3, 2026
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,244 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Well maintained 4 bed 1.5 bath ranch on the city's east side. Built in 1958 this 2nd owner home has many updates including new french doors in the kitchen, carpet in hallway and back bedroom and new garage door. Newer SS appliances in the kitchen included. The basement is clean, open and ready to be finished. There is a 2 car detached garage in the rear of home as well as an oversized deck, large fully fenced backyard with no neighbors in rear. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 25, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 2479 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1244 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: Grab BarsFloors: Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Deck, Fully FencedFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 19

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06001887005000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $215,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Sep 21 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1244 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9016.92 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 681284Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 783-7439Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06001887005000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Kane McCuen, (515) 783-7439
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with: Zaragoza, America, (641) 354-8004, EXP Realty, LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#681284

Price History for 2479 E Douglas Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/25/2023$207,000Sold
DMMLS #681284
09/21/2023$215,000PendingDMMLS #681284
09/01/2023$215,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #681284
12/09/2019$135,000Sold
DMMLS #589961
10/30/2019$140,000PendingAgent Provided
10/18/2019$140,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/03/2019$145,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/28/2019$154,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/11/2019$155,000PriceChange
N/A
06/03/2019$159,000Listed For SaleN/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,500
Assessment$211,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2479 E Douglas Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.01
Single-Family Home
$223,000
12/10/25
3
2
936
0.08
Single-Family Home
$239,000
11/24/25
3
1
1,282
0.09
Single-Family Home
$227,500
08/14/25
3
2
912
0.28
Single-Family Home
$219,900
02/13/26
3
1.5
1,120
0.23
Single-Family Home
$181,460
05/18/26
3
1.5
1,124
0.28
Single-Family Home
$273,000
11/10/25
4
2
1,120
0.39
Single-Family Home
$255,000
03/18/26
4
2
1,040
0.33
Single-Family Home
$222,500
07/18/25
3
1
1,012
0.28
Single-Family Home
$225,000
12/10/25
3
2.5
1,116
0.39
Single-Family Home
$239,000
05/13/26
3
2
1,005

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What Locals Say about Douglas Acres

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 44 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 23 % Say there's wildlife

  • 13 % Say there are community events

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  • Sbrandybear
    "Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
  • Melissa
    "There are some known issues of break-in in this area where it is a common occurrence. Too many to count. Keep everything locked up. Use video cameras. Have a dog. You are constantly suspicious of new people walking the area."
  • Jhagins84
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 12 years I love it here. We have pretty awesome neighbors which is hard to come by. "

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2479 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,244 sqft single-family home built in 1958. 2479 E Douglas Ave is located in Douglas Acres, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 2479 E Douglas Ave was last sold on Oct 25, 2023 for $207,000 (4% lower than the asking price of $215,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 2479 E Douglas Ave is $235,000.