3250 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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SOLD
OCT 27, 2025

3250 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,689 sqft (on 0.75 acres)

$165,000

Last Sold: Oct 27, 2025
$98/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,120/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$165,000

Last Sold: Oct 27, 2025
$98/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,120/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,689 sqft
(on 0.75 acres)

Local Information

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

Calling All Investors or those just looking to build some sweat equity and make it their own! Opportunity knocks w/ this home sitting on a 3/4-acre lot—private park-like retreat just waiting to shine again. Built in 1880, this diamond in the rough is packed w/ potential & ready for someone w/ vision & a willingness to roll up their sleeves. Main level features living room, large eat-in kitchen, 3/4 bath, & a bonus room. Upstairs: 4 bdrms & full bath w/ separate tub & shower. The basement provides laundry, mechanicals, & storage space. Enjoy the outdoors from the front deck or back patio, or take advantage of the det. 3-car garage/shop, additional 1-car garage, & a storage shed—perfect for vehicles, hobbies, or projects. New roof & siding in 2024. Please note: mechanicals are at the end of their life. Windows need updating. Be sure to review the seller disclosure for more details.
3250 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,689 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1880. It last sold for the $165,000 asking price on Oct 27, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $164,900, with a rent estimate of $1,733/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$98/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3250 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1689 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 37

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1880
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06001516000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $165,000Price Per Sqft: $98/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Sep 19 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1689 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.75 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 724281Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06001516000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 24 hours ago
Listed by Michelle Polder, (515) 306-0724
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with: Alvarado Vazquez, Carmen, (515) 447-3110, EXP Realty, LLC
Co-Buyer's Agent: Rocio Hermosillo, (515) 657-0766, EXP Realty, LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#724281

Price History for 3250 E Douglas Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/27/2025$165,000Sold
DMMLS #724281
09/19/2025$165,000PendingDMMLS #724281
08/30/2025$165,000PriceChange
DMMLS #724281
08/14/2025$175,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #724281
04/29/2019$150,000Sold
DMMLS #570799
02/21/2019$160,000PendingAgent Provided
10/08/2018$160,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$3,964
Assessment$226,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3250 E Douglas Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3819 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$220,000
09/12/25
3
1
1,512
3811 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$300,000
04/15/26
4
2
1,671
3811 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$250,000
09/02/25
3
1
1,352
3414 E 35th St, Des Moines, IA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$166,000
05/05/26
3
2
850
3933 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/01/26
3
1
1,036
3101 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$190,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,053

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Sbrandybear
    "Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
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  • Melissa
    "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
    "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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