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

3203 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
2 Baths
892 sqft (on 0.44 acres)

$225,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 5, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,518/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$225,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 5, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,518/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

892 sqft

(on 0.44 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

1921

Lot Size

0.44 acres

Living Area

892 sqft

Price/Sqft

$252

Parking

Garage

About this House

Enjoy this roomy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a large yard and a 24' by 30' detached garage. When you enter this home you will step into large enclosed 3 season porch. This leads to the updated living room with coffered ceilings and an alcove window. There are 2 bedrooms on the main level, one bedroom has been recently remodeled, along with a full bath and a kitchen with ample cupboard space. The attic has been converted into a large bedroom/ children's hangout:) This 309 sq foot is not calculated into living space on the assessors site. The basement has a non conforming bedroom and an updated 3/4 bath with an awesome tiled shower with 2 shower heads. The laundry area has ample space and all appliances stay! The yard is partially fenced and has a beautiful water garden/ pond as well as surround sound being installed to enjoy your music or connect your projector to enjoy a movie outside while staying warm by the fire pit! Call to schedule your showing today!

3203 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 892 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1921. It last sold for $115,000 on Oct 12, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $225,100, with a rent estimate of $1,441/month.

Home Details for 3203 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: 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: 0.44 acres

Price History for 3203 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/16/2018	$124,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

10/16/2018	$124,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/12/2018	$115,000	Sold	DMMLS #567979
Recording Date 10/12/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/29/2018	$124,900	Pending	Agent Provided

08/23/2018	$124,900	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	$3,094
Assessment	$167,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3203 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

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $201,200
1 ba
1,442 sqft
3207 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,007 sqft
3215 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,400
2 bd
1 ba
1,232 sqft
3217 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $278,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,353 sqft
3241 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $153,800
2 bd
1 ba
896 sqft
3243 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,900
4 bd
2 ba
1,816 sqft
3261 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,035 sqft
3121 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $253,800
5 bd
2 ba
894 sqft
3101 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,254 sqft
3100 E Clinton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $155,300
2 bd
1 ba
782 sqft
3108 E Clinton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
JAN 21, 2026
$80,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,182 sqft
3120 E Clinton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $162,000
2 bd
1 ba
764 sqft
3124 E Clinton Ave,
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
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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