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

3017 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft (on 0.66 acres)

$205,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,392/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$205,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,392/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,100 sqft

(on 0.66 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

1947

Lot Size

0.66 acres

Living Area

1,100 sqft

Price/Sqft

$186

Parking

Garage

About this House

Come see this home located on a very large lot! With a little elbow grease and your finishing touches it will be a terrific next home for you. Open floor plan. Detached garage and shed. Home is sold âAS-ISâ.

3017 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,100 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1947. It last sold for $185,000 on Oct 5, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $205,000, with a rent estimate of $1,540/month.

Home Details for 3017 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1947Year Updated: 1966
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.66 acres

Price History for 3017 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/05/2022	$185,000	Sold	DMMLS #658254
Recording Date 10/05/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/09/2022	$190,000	Pending	DMMLS #658254

08/12/2022	$190,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #658254

05/30/2019	$79,000	Sold	DMMLS #580264
Recording Date 05/30/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/23/2019	$79,000	Pending	Agent Provided

04/17/2019	$79,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/02/2018	$66,000	Sold	DMMLS #564553
Recording Date 08/02/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/06/2018	$70,000	Pending	Agent Provided

06/29/2018	$70,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/07/2016	$71,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/07/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/25/2016	$73,000	Pending	Agent Provided

04/25/2016	$73,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/27/2016	$73,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

01/15/2016	$73,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,500 (-7%)
12/23/2015	$78,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$2,968
Assessment	$160,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3017 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480

Home facts updated by county records

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3 bd
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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
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OFF MARKET
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4 bd
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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
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1,037 sqft
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Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,512 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
JUN 22, 2026
$249,900
4 bd
2 ba
1,036 sqft
2300 E 40th St,
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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