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

2945 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,241 sqft (on 0.76 acres)

$241,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$241,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,241 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

1950

Lot Size

0.76 acres

Living Area

1,241 sqft

Price/Sqft

$195

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2945 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA. 2945 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 1,241 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.76 acres and was built in 1950.

2945 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,241 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1950. It last sold for $84,500 on Oct 10, 1997. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $241,800, with a rent estimate of $1,583/month.

Home Details for 2945 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
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.76 acres

Price History for 2945 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/10/1997	$84,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/10/1997 Contract Date 10/09/1997 County Transfer Tax $135 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	$3,836
Assessment	$238,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2945 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480
3919 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$300,000	10/14/25	4	1	1,596
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	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. $259,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,370 sqft
2939 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $231,500
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,472 sqft
2926 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $170,700
2 bd
1 ba
1,152 sqft
2930 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,500
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. $108,900
1 bd
1 ba
540 sqft
2926 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $162,700
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. $197,100
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
OFF MARKET
3 bd
1 ba
1,020 sqft
2920 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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

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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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