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

OFF MARKET

3606 E 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,722 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$288,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,929/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$288,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,929/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,722 sqft

(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1962

Lot Size

0.25 acres

Living Area

1,722 sqft

Price/Sqft

$168

Parking

Garage

Description

3 bedroom one and half story home located in established family friendly neighborhood. Exterior has low maintenance vinyl siding and brick. Attached 2 car garage along with Oversized 30x30 two car garage ensures that you won't run out of storage room anytime soon. Large deck off the back of home is the perfect place for family barbeques. Invite your friends over and sit back while you watch the kids play on the patio or in the yard. Family room offers gas fireplace with unique brick mantle surrounded by built-in oak cabinetry along with sliders leading to backyard that let in tons of natural light. Eat in kitchen has efficient shaping to utilize all the cabinets and counter space. Lower level has been finished with additional family room that includes bar area. This area would make a great man cave! All appliances are included in the sale of this home including the washer and dryer. Call today for a private showing to make this your next home sweet home!

3606 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,722 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1962. It last sold for $250,000 on Aug 24, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $288,500, with a rent estimate of $1,799/month.

Home Details for 3606 E 28th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1962Year Updated: 1971
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10790 sqft

Price History for 3606 E 28th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/24/2022	$250,000	Sold	DMMLS #654004
Recording Date 08/24/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/12/2022	$255,000	Pending	DMMLS #654004

07/05/2022	$255,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #654004
Price Change $5,000 (-2%)
06/24/2022	$260,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #654004
Price Change $15,000 (-5%)
06/13/2022	$275,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #654004

05/21/2012	$132,000	Sold	DMMLS #398026
Recording Date 05/21/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/22/2012	$135,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/16/1998	$123,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/16/1998 Contract Date 03/13/1998 County Transfer Tax $198 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$4,938
Assessment	$280,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3606 E 28th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3914 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$266,000	12/03/25	3	2	1,288

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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SOLD
NOV 10, 2025
$273,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,120 sqft
2736 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $110,500
1 bd
1 ba
553 sqft
2722 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $156,300
2 bd
1 ba
711 sqft
2712 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $216,200
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,016 sqft
2700 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $147,900
3 bd
1 ba
907 sqft
2809 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $193,100
3 bd
1 ba
884 sqft
2815 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $147,800
2 bd
1 ba
792 sqft
2740 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $165,400
2 bd
2 ba
928 sqft
3611 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,000
3 bd
2 ba
928 sqft
2815 E Clinton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $292,000
4 bd
2 ba
2,360 sqft
2823 E Clinton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $162,000
2 bd
2 ba
696 sqft
2827 E Clinton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,600
3 bd
1 ba
892 sqft
2840 E Euclid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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

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Sbrandybear
Resident
5y ago
"Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
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Melissa
Prev. Resident
7y 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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