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

What is 3237 E Aurora Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3237 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is $277,300 .

What is the price history for 3237 E Aurora Ave?

3237 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $165,000 in December 2020.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 3237 E Aurora Ave?

The lot at 3237 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.88 acres (38,507 sq ft).

Does 3237 E Aurora Ave have a garage?

Yes, 3237 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$277,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,484 sqft (on 0.88 acres)

3237 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

Est. Refi. Payment $1,974/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 8, 2020 for $165,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$277K

Since last month

$5K (+1.8%)

Since last year

$14K (+5.2%)

Since last sale

$114K (+69.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +63% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$279K
September 2026	$276K
August 2026	$274K
July 2026	$280K
June 2026	$279K
May 2026	$277K
April 2026	$273K
March 2026	$274K
February 2026	$267K
January 2026	$265K
2025
December 2025	$265K
November 2025	$269K
October 2025	$267K
September 2025	$265K
August 2025	$261K
July 2025	$267K
June 2025	$266K
May 2025	$260K
April 2025	$261K
March 2025	$259K
February 2025	$255K
January 2025	$252K
2024
December 2024	$255K
November 2024	$257K
October 2024	$253K
September 2024	$254K
August 2024	$257K
July 2024	$260K
June 2024	$259K
May 2024	$259K
April 2024	$259K
March 2024	$256K
February 2024	$251K
January 2024	$247K
2023
December 2023	$247K
November 2023	$247K
October 2023	$247K
September 2023	$246K
August 2023	$248K
July 2023	$247K
June 2023	$247K
May 2023	$248K
April 2023	$242K
March 2023	$237K
February 2023	$232K
January 2023	$232K
2022
December 2022	$234K
November 2022	$242K
October 2022	$244K
September 2022	$243K
August 2022	$243K
July 2022	$220K
June 2022	$206K
May 2022	$194K
April 2022	$191K
March 2022	$190K
February 2022	$187K
January 2022	$186K
2021
December 2021	$186K
November 2021	$183K
October 2021	$182K
September 2021	$180K
August 2021	$180K
July 2021	$179K
June 2021	$177K
May 2021	$175K
April 2021	$172K
March 2021	$170K
February 2021	$168K
January 2021	$166K
2020
December 2020	$187K
November 2020	$188K
October 2020	$185K
September 2020	$187K
August 2020	$186K
July 2020	$186K
June 2020	$187K
May 2020	$189K
April 2020	$182K
March 2020	$182K
February 2020	$181K
January 2020	$182K
2019
December 2019	$182K
November 2019	$181K
October 2019	$183K
September 2019	$183K
August 2019	$184K
July 2019	$182K
June 2019	$177K
May 2019	$177K
April 2019	$177K
March 2019	$179K
February 2019	$176K
January 2019	$175K
2018
December 2018	$175K
November 2018	$174K
October 2018	$173K
September 2018	$174K
August 2018	$176K
July 2018	$175K
June 2018	$173K
May 2018	$174K
April 2018	$171K
March 2018	$169K
February 2018	$167K
January 2018	$167K
2017
December 2017	$176K
November 2017	$176K
October 2017	$176K
September 2017	$174K
August 2017	$171K
July 2017	$168K
June 2017	$168K
May 2017	$170K
April 2017	$169K
March 2017	$170K
February 2017	$172K
January 2017	$171K
2016
December 2016	$171K
November 2016	$173K
October 2016	$171K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480
4441 NE 34th St, Des Moines, IA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$210,000	09/16/26	2	1	956
3919 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$300,000	10/14/25	4	1	1,596

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
3239 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$200,900	2	1	924	Off Market
4145 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$207,500	3	1	899	Off Market
4135 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$114,800	2	1	615	Off Market
4147 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$267,700	4	2	1,064	Off Market
3228 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$158,200	3	1	1,548	Off Market
3240 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$213,000	3	1	864	Off Market
3230 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$196,300	3	1.5	1,200	Off Market
3225 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$207,100	2	1	870	Off Market
3242 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$242,500	3	1	888	Off Market
3220 NE Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$246,300	2	2	1,450	Off Market
4131 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$220,900	3	1	1,112	Off Market
4131 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$204,400	Studio	-	-	Off Market
3230 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$182,600	2	1	1,058	Off Market
3224 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$211,600	2	1	1,058	Off Market
3234 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$267,600	3	2	1,568	Off Market
3248 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$108,400	Studio	-	317	Off Market
4240 NE 32nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$191,600	3	1	1,340	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1978

0.88 acre lot

1,484 sqft

$187/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3237 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA. 3237 E Aurora Ave is in the Douglas Acres neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,484 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.88 acres and was built in 1978.

3237 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,484 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1978. It last sold for $165,000 on Dec 8, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $277,300, with a rent estimate of $1,515/month.

Home Details for 3237 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.88 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 8, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	$165,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,050	$228,200

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Garton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
480 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doing a good job working side by side to make this school a safe and a fun haven for learning! Appreciates the PTA Staffs who are doing their best for the sake of Garton students! More power to Garton Elementary who deserves to be rated as one of the great school of Iowa!
Parent Review
12y ago
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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
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6y 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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Frequently asked questions about 3237 E Aurora Ave

What is 3237 E Aurora Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3237 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is $277,300.
What is the price history for 3237 E Aurora Ave?
3237 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $165,000 in December 2020.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 3237 E Aurora Ave?
The lot at 3237 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.88 acres (38,507 sq ft).
Does 3237 E Aurora Ave have a garage?
Yes, 3237 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.