2601 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

2601 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 912 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$225,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026

$225,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
912 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

Updated ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, new appliances, newer furnace & AC, instant(electric) hot water heater, huge two car detached garage, all on a wooded corner lot, walking distance to shopping and schools.
2601 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1959. It last sold for $227,500 on Aug 14, 2025 (1% below the $229,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $225,900, with a rent estimate of $1,381/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 2601 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 912 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, StoveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: 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
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 500 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 23

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06001887012000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $229,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 11 2025

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: 912 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 719823Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 515-453-5576Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06001887012000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Joseph G. Henry, (515) 453-5576
Iowa Realty South
Bought with: Mike Counts, (515) 771-6453, RE/MAX Revolution
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#719823

Price History for 2601 E Douglas Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/14/2025$227,500Sold
DMMLS #719823
07/11/2025$229,900PendingDMMLS #719823
07/11/2025$229,900PendingToActiveDMMLS #719823
07/03/2025$229,900PendingDMMLS #719823
06/09/2025$229,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #719823
12/01/2005$129,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,020
Assessment$182,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2601 E Douglas Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2483 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$223,000
12/10/25
3
2
936
3926 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$181,460
05/18/26
3
1.5
1,124
3315 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$219,900
02/13/26
3
1.5
1,120
2736 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$273,000
11/10/25
4
2
1,120
2800 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$238,700
09/19/25
3
2
1,484
3941 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$225,000
05/28/26
2
2
876
2737 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$250,000
12/08/25
3
2
1,512
3820 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$239,000
11/24/25
3
1
1,282
3904 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/15/26
3
1
1,248

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Neighborhood Overview

Douglas Acres
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Sbrandybear
    "Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
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  • 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."
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  • 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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