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

3002 E Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,053 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

$133,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 4, 2026

$133,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 4, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,053 sqft

(on 0.34 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Description

This is an investment opportunity. One of the nicest features of this home is the spacious lining room/ dining area. The home is located on a corner and is fully fenced. There is 1053 sq ft of living area plus an enclosed porch which adds living space. Yes, it needs work, but it is an investment opportunity.

3002 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,053 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1921. It last sold for $68,000 on Aug 29, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $133,200, with a rent estimate of $1,409/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3002 E Madison Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Price History for 3002 E Madison Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/29/2014	$68,000	Sold	DMMLS #430435
Recording Date 08/29/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/25/2014	$69,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $20,000 (40%)
05/15/2014	$49,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $20,000 (-29%)
04/19/2014	$69,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (8%)
04/01/2014	$64,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/14/2014	$31,500	Sold	DMMLS #426561
Recording Date 01/14/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/24/2013	$85,405	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/24/2013 Contract Date 10/03/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/09/2012	$50,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,000 (-6%)
10/30/2012	$53,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (-4%)
09/29/2012	$55,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/18/2012	$70,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/05/2012	$70,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $9,900 (-12%)
03/17/2012	$79,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/10/2010	$94,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

05/01/2010	$94,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/10/2005	$57,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/10/2005 Contract Date 05/05/2005 County Transfer Tax $92 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/14/2005	$67,584	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/14/2005 Contract Date 01/27/2005 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	$2,276
Assessment	$123,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3002 E Madison Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056
3026 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.71	Single-Family Home	$73,500	05/05/26	2	1	728

Home facts updated by county records

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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

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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
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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