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

2956 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,282 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

$223,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,209/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$223,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,209/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,282 sqft

(on 0.37 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2956 E Douglas Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1917

Lot Size

0.37 acres

Living Area

1,282 sqft

Price/Sqft

$174

Parking

Garage

About this House

JUST LISTED $195,000. Fall in love with this Original Charmer. Pride of Ownership is undeniable in this home. Large Corner Lot with a Beautifully Landscaped Yard, 2 Car Detached Garage, and Storage Shed. This home features 2 Bedrooms on Upper Level with Master Bedroom having its own private 1/2 bath. Main level Family Room has Original Stone Wall Wood Burning Fireplace, Large Formal Dining Room with Sliders to Patio Area. The Kitchen is All Original as well and Immaculate. The Den is Large and Private or could be turned into a 3rd (nonconforming Bedroom if needed. The Extra Large Full Bath is also on this main level. Laundry Room is in Lower level unfinished basement its Clean, Dry, and ready to make your own This is a Must See Home

2956 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,282 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1917. It last sold for $182,000 on Aug 26, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $223,600, with a rent estimate of $1,639/month.

Home Details for 2956 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917Year Updated: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price History for 2956 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/26/2021	$182,000	Sold	DMMLS #630386
Recording Date 08/26/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/02/2021	$195,000	Listed For Sale	Iowa Realty #630386

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	$3,934
Assessment	$212,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2956 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3914 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$266,000	12/03/25	3	2	1,288
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	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. $205,900
3 bd
1 ba
992 sqft
2942 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,600
2 bd
2 ba
992 sqft
2930 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,603 sqft
2936 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $210,900
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
3807 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
APR 15, 2026
$300,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,671 sqft
3811 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
OFF MARKET
Est. $182,800
3 bd
1 ba
940 sqft
3820 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,700
2 bd
1 ba
1,172 sqft
3818 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,700
3 bd
2 ba
992 sqft
3824 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,381 sqft
3842 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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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