Is parking easy in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Does Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Would people walk alone at night in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 23% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 13% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

2701 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

2 Beds
1 Bath
936 sqft

$194,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$194,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

936 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2701 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

1959

Living Area

936 sqft

Price/Sqft

$207

Parking

Garage

About this House

Check it out!! Two bedroom, one bath, affordable ranch home on Des Moines Northeast side, priced to sell!! This home offers a partially finished basement and two car detached garage with new garage door & garage door opener. Deck off the back of the house is an ideal place for family barbeques or simply siting back and watching the kids' burn off some energy in the fenced in backyard. This home has great curb appeal, easy access to I-235 and within walking distance of all your daily amenities. This property is part of an estate and is sold AS IS.

2701 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 936 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1959. It last sold for $65,000 on Feb 27, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $194,100, with a rent estimate of $1,130/month.

Home Details for 2701 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
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959Year Updated: 1970
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9016 sqft

Price History for 2701 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/27/2015	$65,000	Sold	DMMLS #446847
Recording Date 02/27/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/21/2015	$70,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $20,000 (-22%)
01/05/2015	$90,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$3,318
Assessment	$200,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2701 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3026 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.67	Single-Family Home	$73,500	05/05/26	2	1	728

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $192,900
3 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
2625 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,200
2 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
2619 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $221,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,144 sqft
2615 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,700
4 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
2611 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $238,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,763 sqft
2605 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,000
3 bd
2 ba
912 sqft
2601 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Iowa Realty South
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,100
3 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
2705 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $270,500
4 bd
2 ba
1,404 sqft
1919 E 33rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,200
2 bd
2 ba
972 sqft
1921 E 33rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $196,100
972 sqft
1933 E 33rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $236,200
4 bd
2 ba
1,488 sqft
3301 Easton Blvd,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,300
3 bd
2 ba
880 sqft
3311 Easton Blvd,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Assigned Schools

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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

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Sbrandybear
Resident
5y ago
"Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
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Melissa
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"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
Resident
8y ago
"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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