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 3243 E Douglas Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3243 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is $149,200 .

What is the price history for 3243 E Douglas Ave?

3243 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $65,000 in March 2020.

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

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 3243 E Douglas Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 3243 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3243 E Douglas Ave?

The lot at 3243 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.44 acres (19,166 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$149,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
896 sqft (on 0.44 acres)

3243 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

Est. Refi. Payment $1,038/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 2, 2020 for $65,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$149K

Since last month

$5K (-3.1%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last sale

$85K (+130%)

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 +83% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$150K
August 2026	$149K
July 2026	$154K
June 2026	$151K
May 2026	$152K
April 2026	$151K
March 2026	$147K
February 2026	$143K
January 2026	$144K
2025
December 2025	$141K
November 2025	$147K
October 2025	$149K
September 2025	$150K
August 2025	$151K
July 2025	$152K
June 2025	$154K
May 2025	$153K
April 2025	$149K
March 2025	$146K
February 2025	$143K
January 2025	$145K
2024
December 2024	$146K
November 2024	$148K
October 2024	$146K
September 2024	$145K
August 2024	$146K
July 2024	$148K
June 2024	$149K
May 2024	$152K
April 2024	$150K
March 2024	$147K
February 2024	$144K
January 2024	$142K
2023
December 2023	$144K
November 2023	$143K
October 2023	$145K
September 2023	$144K
August 2023	$146K
July 2023	$148K
June 2023	$147K
May 2023	$143K
April 2023	$139K
March 2023	$136K
February 2023	$134K
January 2023	$136K
2022
December 2022	$136K
November 2022	$142K
October 2022	$145K
September 2022	$145K
August 2022	$142K
July 2022	$143K
June 2022	$144K
May 2022	$140K
April 2022	$136K
March 2022	$132K
February 2022	$130K
January 2022	$129K
2021
December 2021	$128K
November 2021	$132K
October 2021	$111K
September 2021	$93K
August 2021	$76K
July 2021	$76K
June 2021	$75K
May 2021	$73K
April 2021	$72K
March 2021	$72K
February 2021	$71K
January 2021	$69K
2020
December 2020	$68K
November 2020	$68K
October 2020	$67K
September 2020	$67K
August 2020	$67K
July 2020	$67K
June 2020	$67K
May 2020	$66K
April 2020	$66K
March 2020	$65K
February 2020	$69K
January 2020	$68K
2019
December 2019	$68K
November 2019	$76K
October 2019	$111K
September 2019	$110K
August 2019	$104K
July 2019	$106K
June 2019	$107K
May 2019	$111K
April 2019	$102K
March 2019	$100K
February 2019	$101K
January 2019	$98K
2018
December 2018	$95K
November 2018	$96K
October 2018	$95K
September 2018	$93K
August 2018	$90K
July 2018	$91K
June 2018	$94K
May 2018	$94K
April 2018	$87K
March 2018	$82K
February 2018	$81K
January 2018	$81K
2017
December 2017	$85K
November 2017	$85K
October 2017	$84K
September 2017	$83K
August 2017	$86K
July 2017	$90K
June 2017	$85K
May 2017	$80K
April 2017	$81K
March 2017	$81K
February 2017	$80K
January 2017	$80K
2016
December 2016	$78K
November 2016	$77K
October 2016	$78K
September 2016	$82K

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	0.16	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014
3026 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$73,500	05/05/26	2	1	728

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
3261 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$178,200	4	2	1,816	Off Market
3265 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$182,800	3	1	1,112	Off Market
3269 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$225,400	2	1	912	Off Market
4141 Colfax Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.62	$272,500	1	1	1,368	Off Market
4137 Colfax Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.56	$281,500	3	1	939	Off Market
4101 Colfax Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.48	$228,700	2	1	800	Off Market
3241 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$273,600	3	2	1,353	Off Market
3217 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$176,800	2	1	1,232	Off Market
3215 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$200,600	3	1	1,007	Off Market
3207 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$197,700	Studio	1	1,442	Off Market
3203 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$222,000	3	2	892	Off Market
3121 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.15	$185,000	3	1	1,035	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1918

0.44 acre lot

896 sqft

$167/sqft

About this House

Excellent starter home, needs some TLC, the enclosed porch is now the bathroom which make the square footage 1004 feet, large eat-in kitchen with many cupboards, formal dining room, nearly all of the windows have been replaced, open front porch, the lot is nearly 1/2 acre, carport is a two car. PERFECT FOR NFC LOAN.

3243 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 896 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1918. It last sold for $65,000 on Mar 2, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $149,200, with a rent estimate of $950/month.

Home Details for 3243 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types 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: StuccoFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.44 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 2, 2020 Source: DMMLS #594392	Sold	$65,000
Jan 17, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$72,500
Dec 13, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$72,500 Price decreased by 6%
Nov 5, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$77,500
Feb 14, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$71,500
Aug 18, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$72,000
Jun 2, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$38,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,924	$115,700

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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 3243 E Douglas Ave

What is 3243 E Douglas Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3243 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is $149,200.
What is the price history for 3243 E Douglas Ave?
3243 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $65,000 in March 2020.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 3243 E Douglas Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 3243 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3243 E Douglas Ave?
The lot at 3243 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.44 acres (19,166 sq ft).