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

2952 E Seneca Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1 Bath
826 sqft

$218,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

$218,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

3 Beds

1 Bath

826 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This is a new house in a great neighborhood. New siding, windows, roof, kitchen cabinets, counter tops, bathroom, doors, fixtures and all new flooring. This has a fenced in yard and nice garage. Fully finished basement with 4th non-conforming bedroom and large second living room and two full bathrooms.

2952 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 826 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1965. It last sold for $195,000 on Jul 28, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $218,200, with a rent estimate of $1,383/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2952 E Seneca 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: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price History for 2952 E Seneca Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/28/2022	$195,000	Sold	DMMLS #654514
Recording Date 07/28/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/24/2022	$189,500	Pending	DMMLS #654514

06/20/2022	$189,500	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #654514

12/27/2012	$105,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/27/2012 Contract Date 12/21/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $168
10/15/2010	$105,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/15/2010 Contract Date 10/10/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/30/2010	$109,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (10%)
09/24/2010	$99,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (11%)
12/03/2009	$89,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/07/2009	$84,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

08/02/2009	$84,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/27/2009	$84,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/30/2009	$84,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,100 (-5%)
11/20/2008	$89,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/31/2002	$477,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/31/2002 Contract Date 12/26/2002 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$3,566
Assessment	$191,500

Home facts updated by county records

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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
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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