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

2953 E Seneca Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

2 Beds
2 Baths
826 sqft

$225,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,524/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$225,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,524/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

2 Baths

826 sqft

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

1965

Living Area

826 sqft

Price/Sqft

$273

Parking

Garage

Description

Very clean, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home that includes an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, tiled bath, beautiful hardwood floors, finished walkout basement, 2 car detached garage, sitting a corner lot. Come take a look and make this your new home.

2953 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 826 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1965. It last sold for $200,000 on Jun 3, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $225,400, with a rent estimate of $1,315/month.

Home Details for 2953 E Seneca Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

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: 10000 sqft

Price History for 2953 E Seneca Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/03/2022	$200,000	Sold	DMMLS #651505
Recording Date 06/03/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/09/2022	$199,500	Pending	DMMLS #651505

05/09/2022	$199,500	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #651505

05/25/2018	$147,500	Sold	DMMLS #559275
Recording Date 05/25/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/25/2018	$149,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/28/2011	$54,190	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/28/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/29/2011	$52,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/15/2011	$133,324	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/15/2011 Contract Date 03/03/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/24/2005	$129,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/24/2005 Contract Date 10/18/2005 County Transfer Tax $206 Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/01/1999	$83,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/01/1999 Contract Date 08/31/1999 County Transfer Tax $134 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	$3,618
Assessment	$205,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2953 E Seneca Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3914 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$266,000	12/03/25	3	2	1,288

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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FOR SALE
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FOR SALE
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$353,900+
3 bd
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FOR SALE
NEW CONSTRUCTION
BUILDABLE PLAN
$385,000+
3 bd
2 ba
1,661 sqft
Melrose,
Ankeny, IA 50021

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Douglas Acres

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Buy: $15k - $385k

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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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