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

2937 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

2 Beds
1 Bath
816 sqft (on 0.78 acres)

$203,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

$203,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

816 sqft

(on 0.78 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Do not miss this turnkey home on 3/4 of and acre and an over sized 2 car garage plus shed. The inside has fresh paint and new flooring on the main level. Galley kitchen with a formal living room with arched detailed doorways. The walkout basement has a laundry room, plenty of storage and a family room with sliders to the large covered patio. Do not miss this gem!

2937 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 816 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1940. It last sold for $103,500 on Mar 29, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $203,500, with a rent estimate of $1,391/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Patio, Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2937 E Douglas 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: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.78 acres

Price History for 2937 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/29/2013	$103,500	Sold	DMMLS #412528
Recording Date 03/29/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/13/2013	$100,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/30/1997	$71,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/30/1997 Contract Date 01/28/1997 County Transfer Tax $114 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$3,112
Assessment	$166,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2937 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $151,200
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OFF MARKET
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1 bd
1 ba
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OFF MARKET
Est. $297,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
2619 E Aurora Ave,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $461,800
4 bd
4 ba
2,365 sqft
3607 Park Side Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $401,900
4 bd
3 ba
1,528 sqft
3509 Park Side Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $288,900
3 bd
3 ba
1,492 sqft
4924 Richmond Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $562,400
10 bd
7.5 ba
3,612 sqft
2935 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,000
2 bd
1 ba
780 sqft
1242 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $262,400
6 bd
3 ba
2,460 sqft
4156 Easton Blvd,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $248,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,085 sqft
2320 E 41st St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $148,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,158 sqft
2328 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $194,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,325 sqft
2528 E 34th 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
7y 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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