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

2901 E Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1 Bath
805 sqft

$200,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,363/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$200,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,363/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

805 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2901 E Madison 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

1977

Living Area

805 sqft

Price/Sqft

$249

About this House

Make this your home sweet home! Updated split foyer in NE Des Moines that's minutes from the interstate to get anywhere fast. The many updates include windows, flooring, bathroom, roof (2007), furnace (2007) and trim. Upstairs you'll find a comfy living room with large windows for natural light, an eat in kitchen, bathroom and two good sized bedrooms. Downstairs you'll enjoy a walkout basement, 3rd nonconforming bedroom and a second living space perfect for entertaining. The backyard is partially fenced and allows room for a children's play set. Take advantage of Neighborhood Finance and get a $10,000 grant to add other updates!

2901 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 805 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1977. It last sold for $130,000 on Aug 29, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $200,500, with a rent estimate of $1,351/month.

Home Details for 2901 E Madison Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1977
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10454 sqft

Price History for 2901 E Madison Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/29/2019	$130,000	Sold	DMMLS #586550
Recording Date 08/29/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/30/2019	$136,900	Pending	Agent Provided

07/09/2019	$136,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/15/2019	$139,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/22/2019	$139,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,100 (-4%)
04/12/2019	$145,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,900 (-3%)
03/04/2019	$149,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/10/2007	$99,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/10/2007 Contract Date 07/07/2007 County Transfer Tax $159 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	$3,100
Assessment	$176,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2901 E Madison Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056

Home facts updated by county records

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$385,000+
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1,661 sqft
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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