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

2939 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,370 sqft (on 0.76 acres)

$261,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,400/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$261,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,400/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,370 sqft

(on 0.76 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

1946

Lot Size

0.76 acres

Living Area

1,370 sqft

Price/Sqft

$191

Parking

Garage

About this House

Beautiful 1.5 story on nearly an acre!! This property combines charm and character from the past with countless upgrades and updates inside and out. Main level has newly re-finished hardwood floors, arched doorways, original doors and oak trim. There is two bedrooms, an updated full bath, kitchen and large living room on first floor, upstairs is a finished attic that would be perfect for a 3rd bedroom or a large office. The basement is partially finished, and there is a bonus room/3 season room between the garage and house that is completely remodeled. Exit the 3 seasons room through brand new slider doors to a deck/patio area overlooking the 3/4+ acre lot. Some of the updates include all new windows, new roof, new gutters, new paint inside and out, remodeled bathroom, new furnace, new central a.c., new water heater, and some new flooring.

2939 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,370 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1946. It last sold for $117,500 on Aug 26, 2010. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $261,300, with a rent estimate of $1,574/month.

Home Details for 2939 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber 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: MetalPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1946Year Updated: 2010
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.76 acres

Price History for 2939 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/26/2010	$117,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/26/2010 Contract Date 08/23/2010 County Transfer Tax $188 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/22/2010	$120,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
04/22/2010	$125,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
04/09/2010	$130,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
03/06/2010	$135,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
12/04/2009	$140,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/20/2009	$79,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/06/2009	$79,900	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	$4,492
Assessment	$251,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2939 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480
3919 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$300,000	10/14/25	4	1	1,596
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.61	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $233,600
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,472 sqft
2926 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,152 sqft
2930 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,100
2 bd
2 ba
1,450 sqft
2934 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
PENDING
0.38 ACRES
$159,900
6 bd
2 ba
1,275 sqft
2938 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
GoSynergy Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,700
3 bd
2 ba
996 sqft
2942 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $130,000
2 bd
1 ba
680 sqft
2946 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $244,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,241 sqft
2945 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $113,100
1 bd
1 ba
540 sqft
2926 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,200
2 bd
1 ba
704 sqft
2920 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
FOR SALE
0.42 ACRES
$160,000
3 bd
1 ba
913 sqft
3401 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $198,400
2 bd
1 ba
1,168 sqft
3411 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
JUN 22, 2026
$222,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,066 sqft
3417 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts

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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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