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 3247 E Aurora Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3247 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is $196,200 .

What is the price history for 3247 E Aurora Ave?

3247 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $99,500 in November 2002.

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 3247 E Aurora Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 3247 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3247 E Aurora Ave?

The lot at 3247 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.48 acres (20,995 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$196,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
900 sqft (on 0.48 acres)

3247 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 18, 2002 for $99,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$196K

Since last month

$5K (-2.4%)

Since last year

$7K (+3.6%)

Since last sale

$97K (+97.2%)

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 +73% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$196K
August 2026	$198K
July 2026	$201K
June 2026	$199K
May 2026	$199K
April 2026	$195K
March 2026	$197K
February 2026	$190K
January 2026	$189K
2025
December 2025	$191K
November 2025	$193K
October 2025	$192K
September 2025	$192K
August 2025	$189K
July 2025	$198K
June 2025	$192K
May 2025	$191K
April 2025	$194K
March 2025	$193K
February 2025	$187K
January 2025	$190K
2024
December 2024	$193K
November 2024	$193K
October 2024	$191K
September 2024	$192K
August 2024	$196K
July 2024	$198K
June 2024	$198K
May 2024	$198K
April 2024	$195K
March 2024	$191K
February 2024	$186K
January 2024	$183K
2023
December 2023	$186K
November 2023	$186K
October 2023	$186K
September 2023	$186K
August 2023	$187K
July 2023	$188K
June 2023	$186K
May 2023	$185K
April 2023	$178K
March 2023	$173K
February 2023	$168K
January 2023	$169K
2022
December 2022	$171K
November 2022	$175K
October 2022	$179K
September 2022	$180K
August 2022	$179K
July 2022	$181K
June 2022	$182K
May 2022	$180K
April 2022	$173K
March 2022	$162K
February 2022	$148K
January 2022	$150K
2021
December 2021	$155K
November 2021	$158K
October 2021	$157K
September 2021	$157K
August 2021	$159K
July 2021	$162K
June 2021	$161K
May 2021	$159K
April 2021	$154K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$152K
January 2021	$152K
2020
December 2020	$148K
November 2020	$147K
October 2020	$145K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$141K
July 2020	$139K
June 2020	$136K
May 2020	$138K
April 2020	$140K
March 2020	$140K
February 2020	$137K
January 2020	$138K
2019
December 2019	$137K
November 2019	$137K
October 2019	$138K
September 2019	$139K
August 2019	$136K
July 2019	$141K
June 2019	$140K
May 2019	$138K
April 2019	$139K
March 2019	$142K
February 2019	$145K
January 2019	$142K
2018
December 2018	$140K
November 2018	$139K
October 2018	$138K
September 2018	$137K
August 2018	$136K
July 2018	$134K
June 2018	$135K
May 2018	$137K
April 2018	$135K
March 2018	$128K
February 2018	$124K
January 2018	$123K
2017
December 2017	$129K
November 2017	$128K
October 2017	$125K
September 2017	$124K
August 2017	$123K
July 2017	$126K
June 2017	$127K
May 2017	$124K
April 2017	$121K
March 2017	$118K
February 2017	$118K
January 2017	$116K
2016
December 2016	$114K
November 2016	$113K
October 2016	$114K
September 2016	$114K

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
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.61	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014
3912 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.77	Single-Family Home	$108,000	11/26/25	3	1	864
2620 NE 44th Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.88	Single-Family Home	$85,000	08/03/26	3	1	952

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
3243 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$242,700	3	1	900	Off Market
3235 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$217,900	2	1	768	Off Market
3225 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$203,800	2	1	870	Off Market
3239 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$199,400	2	1	924	Off Market
3237 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$274,400	3	2	1,484	Off Market
3224 E Shawnee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$209,200	2	1	1,058	Off Market
3251 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$203,500	3	1	900	Off Market
4144 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.49	$111,800	1	-	760	Off Market
4132 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.53	$125,100	2	1	576	Off Market
4128 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.52	$191,400	2	1	988	Off Market
4116 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.52	$166,900	2	1	944	Off Market
4108 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.53	$218,800	3	1	1,087	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 1971

0.48 acre lot

900 sqft

$218/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3247 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA. 3247 E Aurora Ave is in the Douglas Acres neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 900 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.48 acres and was built in 1971.

3247 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1971. It last sold for $99,500 on Nov 18, 2002. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $196,200, with a rent estimate of $1,286/month.

Home Details for 3247 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: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1971
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.48 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 18, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$99,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,110	$166,300

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
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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 3247 E Aurora Ave

What is 3247 E Aurora Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3247 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is $196,200.
What is the price history for 3247 E Aurora Ave?
3247 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $99,500 in November 2002.
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 3247 E Aurora Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 3247 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3247 E Aurora Ave?
The lot at 3247 E Aurora Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.48 acres (20,995 sq ft).