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

3125 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,045 sqft (on 0.44 acres)

$187,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

$187,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,045 sqft

(on 0.44 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Cute and cozy! This 1920 home features three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a 3-season outdoor patio. New carpet in the upper level, fresh paint throughout, formal dining area and all appliances stay. Doing laundry is very convenient in the main floor mud room. Newer vinyl windows make cleaning a snap with the easy flip-open feature. Large extended garage is perfect for two cars plus more, and plenty of parking! Enjoy time spent in the HUGE backyard with mature trees and the enclosed shed with concrete area. Easy access to I-235 and the bypass; close to schools, city park and dog park. This home is a must-see, just might be your next home sweet home!

3125 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,045 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1920. It last sold for $99,000 on Feb 13, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $187,500, with a rent estimate of $1,433/month.

Home Highlights

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Outdoor

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HOA

None

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3125 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 2011
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.44 acres

Price History for 3125 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/13/2017	$99,000	Sold	DMMLS #529515
Recording Date 02/13/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/06/2016	$104,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/28/2012	$85,000	Sold	DMMLS #387189
Recording Date 03/28/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/25/2012	$89,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,100 (-5%)
09/12/2011	$95,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-5%)
07/14/2011	$100,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/01/2007	$56,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/01/2007 Contract Date 08/31/2007 County Transfer Tax $90 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	$2,688
Assessment	$156,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3125 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $147,600
2 bd
1 ba
836 sqft
3220 Fleming Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50310
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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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