2801 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

2801 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,240 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$290,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,898/mo*
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$290,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,898/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,240 sqft
(on 0.28 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Don't miss out on this amazing home with approximately 2240 square feet of living space. The main level highlights a spacious family room, 2 bedrooms, huge bathroom, kitchen has ample cabinets and countertop space. The upper level has 3 bedrooms. The lower level has a walkout basement, additional family/rec room, 3/4 bath and laundry. The upper deck is perfect for entertaining with built in grill area. The oversized 30 x 24 detached garage with 220 service, is the perfect place for your cars and hobbies. Situated on a corner lot with easy access to schools, shopping, golf course, interstate, and more!
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 June 28, 2023

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 2801 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2240 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, RefrigeratorDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile

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 GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 600 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 10

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06006083000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $210,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Mar 25 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: 2240 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Real Estate Owned

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, See Remarks

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 669121Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 710-8708Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06006083000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Ellen Fitzpatrick, (515) 710-8708
Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate
Bought with: Timothy Schutte, (515) 681-5677, EXIT Realty & Associates
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#669121

Price History for 2801 E Douglas Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/28/2023$220,000Sold
DMMLS #669121
12/19/2019$199,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/10/2019$199,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/10/2000$57,500Sold
N/A
05/16/1997$43,000Sold
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$5,202
Assessment$298,200
Home facts updated by county records

Homeowner tools

Estimated monthly rent$2,026/mo
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Comparable Sales for 2801 E Douglas Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2800 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$238,700
09/19/25
3
2
1,484
2736 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$273,000
11/10/25
4
2
1,120
2737 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$250,000
12/08/25
3
2
1,512
2601 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$227,500
08/14/25
3
2
912
2817 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$277,000
11/10/25
5
2
1,040
3926 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$181,460
05/18/26
3
1.5
1,124
3811 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$300,000
04/15/26
4
2
1,671
2483 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$223,000
12/10/25
3
2
936
4010 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$240,000
02/13/26
5
2
1,640

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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
    "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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2801 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,240 sqft single-family home built in 1923. 2801 E Douglas Ave is located in Douglas Acres, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 2801 E Douglas Ave was last sold on Jun 28, 2023 for $220,000 (5% higher than the asking price of $210,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 2801 E Douglas Ave is $290,500.