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

3124 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
2 Baths
760 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$201,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,350/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$201,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,350/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

760 sqft

(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Description

Check out this darling ranch with a huge yard The living room with picture window is filled with natural light. The updated kitchen new flooring and beautiful white cabinets. From the living room access the large deck that also leads to the front door. Two spacious bedrooms & a full bathroom finish out the main floor. The finished area in the basement has a large bedroom and bathroom. New flooring and other updates make this home a great value. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

3124 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 760 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1940. It last sold for $170,000 on Jun 29, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $201,500, with a rent estimate of $1,368/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3124 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1940Year Updated: 2018
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10800 sqft

Price History for 3124 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/29/2021	$170,000	Sold	DMMLS #627365
Recording Date 06/29/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/26/2021	$168,900	Pending	DMMLS #627365

04/23/2021	$168,900	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #627365

09/15/2020	$158,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/15/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/05/2014	$50,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/05/2014 Contract Date 02/27/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $79
08/26/2011	$85,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/26/2011 Contract Date 08/01/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/15/2008	$85,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/15/2008 Contract Date 02/13/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/19/2005	$67,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/19/2005 Contract Date 12/02/2005 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$2,966
Assessment	$170,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3124 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $207,700
3 bd
1 ba
960 sqft
3028 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,300
3 bd
2 ba
997 sqft
3000 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $249,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,352 sqft
3811 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,005 sqft
3819 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
3 bd
2 ba
1,940 sqft
3827 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,264 sqft
3839 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,200
2 bd
1 ba
880 sqft
3120 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,100
3 bd
2 ba
936 sqft
3100 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $91,300
1 bd
1 ba
440 sqft
3110 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $129,800
1 bd
1 ba
652 sqft
3118 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
OFF MARKET
Est. $262,400
4 bd
3 ba
2,136 sqft
3808 E 32nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,400
2 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
3816 E 32nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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
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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