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 3239 E Aurora Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3239 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is $199,400 .

What is the price history for 3239 E Aurora Ave?

3239 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $97,000 in August 2008.

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.

Does 3239 E Aurora Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 3239 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3239 E Aurora Ave?

The lot at 3239 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.88 acres (38,507 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$199,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
924 sqft (on 0.88 acres)

3239 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 4, 2008 for $97,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$199K

Since last month

$900 (+0.5%)

Since last year

$16K (+9%)

Since last sale

$102K (+105.6%)

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 +88% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$199K
August 2026	$198K
July 2026	$199K
June 2026	$196K
May 2026	$197K
April 2026	$190K
March 2026	$192K
February 2026	$187K
January 2026	$182K
2025
December 2025	$187K
November 2025	$189K
October 2025	$188K
September 2025	$187K
August 2025	$183K
July 2025	$194K
June 2025	$184K
May 2025	$180K
April 2025	$185K
March 2025	$175K
February 2025	$170K
January 2025	$174K
2024
December 2024	$177K
November 2024	$178K
October 2024	$174K
September 2024	$174K
August 2024	$179K
July 2024	$183K
June 2024	$182K
May 2024	$182K
April 2024	$176K
March 2024	$173K
February 2024	$167K
January 2024	$164K
2023
December 2023	$167K
November 2023	$170K
October 2023	$170K
September 2023	$168K
August 2023	$170K
July 2023	$169K
June 2023	$166K
May 2023	$164K
April 2023	$158K
March 2023	$153K
February 2023	$147K
January 2023	$150K
2022
December 2022	$155K
November 2022	$161K
October 2022	$163K
September 2022	$165K
August 2022	$164K
July 2022	$165K
June 2022	$166K
May 2022	$163K
April 2022	$155K
March 2022	$146K
February 2022	$136K
January 2022	$137K
2021
December 2021	$142K
November 2021	$146K
October 2021	$145K
September 2021	$145K
August 2021	$147K
July 2021	$151K
June 2021	$154K
May 2021	$158K
April 2021	$153K
March 2021	$149K
February 2021	$144K
January 2021	$141K
2020
December 2020	$138K
November 2020	$137K
October 2020	$137K
September 2020	$137K
August 2020	$130K
July 2020	$129K
June 2020	$129K
May 2020	$128K
April 2020	$123K
March 2020	$122K
February 2020	$122K
January 2020	$125K
2019
December 2019	$125K
November 2019	$126K
October 2019	$125K
September 2019	$125K
August 2019	$125K
July 2019	$128K
June 2019	$127K
May 2019	$127K
April 2019	$126K
March 2019	$125K
February 2019	$124K
January 2019	$125K
2018
December 2018	$125K
November 2018	$127K
October 2018	$126K
September 2018	$129K
August 2018	$130K
July 2018	$129K
June 2018	$127K
May 2018	$129K
April 2018	$128K
March 2018	$126K
February 2018	$125K
January 2018	$123K
2017
December 2017	$120K
November 2017	$119K
October 2017	$118K
September 2017	$119K
August 2017	$121K
July 2017	$119K
June 2017	$122K
May 2017	$120K
April 2017	$119K
March 2017	$110K
February 2017	$110K
January 2017	$112K
2016
December 2016	$106K
November 2016	$109K
October 2016	$105K
September 2016	$106K

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
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480

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
3237 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$274,400	3	2	1,484	Off Market
3224 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$209,200	2	1	1,058	Off Market
3230 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$182,300	2	1	1,058	Off Market
3234 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$267,400	3	2	1,568	Off Market
3256 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$161,100	2	1	679	Off Market
3266 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$265,600	3	1	1,569	Off Market
3225 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$203,800	2	1	870	Off Market
3235 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$217,900	2	1	768	Off Market
3243 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$242,700	3	1	900	Off Market
3247 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$196,200	3	1	900	Off Market
3251 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$203,500	3	1	900	Off Market
4144 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.42	$111,800	1	-	760	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1919

0.88 acre lot

924 sqft

$216/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3239 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA. 3239 E Aurora Ave is in the Douglas Acres neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 924 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.88 acres and was built in 1919.

3239 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 924 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1919. It last sold for $97,000 on Aug 4, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $199,400, with a rent estimate of $1,088/month.

Home Details for 3239 E Aurora Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1919Year Updated: 1989
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.88 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 4, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$97,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,340	$160,300

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
2 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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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
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 3239 E Aurora Ave

What is 3239 E Aurora Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3239 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is $199,400.
What is the price history for 3239 E Aurora Ave?
3239 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $97,000 in August 2008.
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.
Does 3239 E Aurora Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 3239 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3239 E Aurora Ave?
The lot at 3239 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.88 acres (38,507 sq ft).