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

3823 E 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

2 Beds
1 Bath
884 sqft (on 0.49 acres)

$211,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 4, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,434/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$211,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 4, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,434/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

884 sqft

(on 0.49 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3823 E 28th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1954

Lot Size

0.49 acres

Living Area

884 sqft

Price/Sqft

$240

Parking

Garage

About this House

Step inside this beautiful ranch home on the east side of Des Moines. This home has had many updates but still keeps its charm that you will love. New flooring throughout along with newer windows. New roof on both home and garage. Furnace and AC are around 10 years old. Outside you will find an enormous deck and backyard great for entertaining or just to hang out in.

3823 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 884 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1954. It last sold for $143,000 on May 31, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $211,900, with a rent estimate of $1,353/month.

Home Details for 3823 E 28th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Gas, OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Appliances & Utilities DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.49 acres

Price History for 3823 E 28th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/31/2018	$143,000	Sold	DMMLS #558744
Recording Date 05/31/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/14/2018	$145,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/13/2013	$115,900	ListingRemoved	N/A

01/12/2013	$115,900	Listed For Sale	N/A

11/08/2012	$120,000	ListingRemoved	N/A

08/10/2012	$120,000	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $13,500 (-10%)
07/27/2012	$133,500	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $1,500 (-1%)
05/20/2012	$135,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

06/17/2005	$118,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/17/2005 Contract Date 06/12/2005 County Transfer Tax $189 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	$3,162
Assessment	$201,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3823 E 28th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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PENDING
0.42 ACRES
$229,900
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,084 sqft
2814 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
LPT Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,800
2 bd
2 ba
864 sqft
3809 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,312 sqft
3821 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $240,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,484 sqft
2800 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Real Estate Solutions
OFF MARKET
Est. $315,900
4 bd
3 ba
1,420 sqft
2824 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,200
2 bd
2 ba
902 sqft
2830 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $290,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,704 sqft
3833 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,325 sqft
3841 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $226,900
2 bd
2 ba
930 sqft
3835 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $257,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,342 sqft
3901 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,153 sqft
2825 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $224,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,362 sqft
2824 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Assigned Schools

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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
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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