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

2815 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1 Bath
884 sqft

$194,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,308/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$194,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,308/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

884 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1940

Living Area

884 sqft

Price/Sqft

$220

Parking

None

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2815 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA. 2815 E Douglas Ave is in the Douglas Acres neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 884 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9757 sqft and was built in 1940.

2815 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 884 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1940. It last sold for $169,000 on Apr 22, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2021 with an asking price of $1,295 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 30, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $194,600, with a rent estimate of $1,374/month.

Home Details for 2815 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcreteLawn
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9757 sqft

Price History for 2815 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/22/2022	$169,000	Sold	DMMLS #645570
Recording Date 04/22/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/21/2022	$179,900	Pending	DMMLS #645570

02/12/2022	$179,900	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #645570

11/30/2021		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Network Premium

11/19/2021	$1,095	PriceChange	Zillow Rental Network Premium
Price Change $100 (-8%)
11/16/2021	$1,195	PriceChange	Zillow Rental Network Premium
Price Change $100 (-8%)
11/01/2021	$1,295	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Network Premium

07/11/2018	$1,050	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

07/01/2018	$1,050	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

07/10/2017	$995	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/15/2017	$995	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $55 (-5%)
05/27/2017	$1,050	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

05/06/2016	$104,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/22/2016	$104,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/15/2015	$40,215	Sold	DMMLS #506109
Recording Date 12/15/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/18/2015	$37,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $11,000 (-22%)
10/14/2015	$48,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/04/2005	$77,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/04/2005 Contract Date 05/02/2005 County Transfer Tax $123 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/23/2004	$66,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/23/2004 Contract Date 07/21/2004 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/29/2004	$48,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/29/2004 Contract Date 04/23/2004 County Transfer Tax $78 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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	$2,248
Assessment	$143,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2815 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2845 Richmond Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$150,000	06/08/26	3	1	936

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $255,100
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2 ba
1,136 sqft
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Re/Max Precision Ankeny Uptown
OFF MARKET
Est. $295,800
5 bd
2 ba
2,240 sqft
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Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate
OFF MARKET
Est. $259,200
4 bd
2 ba
1,666 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $117,900
2 bd
1 ba
672 sqft
3726 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,500
2 bd
1 ba
914 sqft
2737 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,000
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
2727 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,700
3 bd
1 ba
907 sqft
2809 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $217,500
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,016 sqft
2700 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $157,600
2 bd
1 ba
711 sqft
2712 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,500
1 bd
1 ba
553 sqft
2722 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
NOV 10, 2025
$273,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,120 sqft
2736 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $289,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,722 sqft
3606 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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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