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

2850 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,415 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

$326,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,175/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$326,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,175/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,415 sqft

(on 0.40 acres)

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

1952

Lot Size

0.4 acres

Living Area

2,415 sqft

Price/Sqft

$135

Parking

Garage

About this House

Add this home to your must see list of homes. This home was completely remodeled between 2000 and 2007. The main level includes a kitchen with enough room for family and friends to gather. The master suite includes a 12 by 6 walk in closet and an expanded master bath with a "wet room" shower and tub that is handicapped accessible. The deck was built in 2014 and includes an electric ramp for easy access into the home. While your on your deck enjoy the view overlooking your nearly 1/2 acre lot. The front yard is full of beautiful flowers, trees, and shrubs. Everyone will enjoy the 3 car garage plus there is an additional 14 by 12 shed. The lower level has a new concrete floor with vapor barrier and waterproofing system. There are two bedrooms, a family room, and a bath area in the lower level plus plenty of room for storage.

2850 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,415 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1952. It last sold for $182,500 on Sep 11, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $326,800, with a rent estimate of $2,299/month.

Home Details for 2850 E Douglas Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952Year Updated: 2000
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Price History for 2850 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/11/2017	$182,500	Sold	DMMLS #545070
Recording Date 09/11/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/15/2017	$189,000	Pending	Agent Provided

08/01/2017	$189,000	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	$4,638
Assessment	$289,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2850 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3914 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$266,000	12/03/25	3	2	1,288
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $186,000
4 bd
2 ba
680 sqft
3820 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $245,400
2 bd
1 ba
1,152 sqft
3824 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
FOR SALE
0.91 ACRES
$270,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,400 sqft
3828 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
LPT Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $305,200
4 bd
2 ba
1,320 sqft
3838 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $126,500
1 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
3844 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $177,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,080 sqft
3848 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $264,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,400 sqft
2840 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,200
2 bd
2 ba
902 sqft
2830 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $309,200
4 bd
3 ba
1,420 sqft
2824 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $238,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,484 sqft
2800 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Real Estate Solutions
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,312 sqft
3821 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,100
2 bd
2 ba
864 sqft
3809 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
7y 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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