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

3833 E 27th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,092 sqft (on 0.62 acres)

$221,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,485/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$221,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,485/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,092 sqft

(on 0.62 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Your opportunity for sweat equity is here! Located in desirable Douglas Acres, this ranch home is ready for some love. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living room, and HUGE .63 acre lot. Oversized 2 car garage!! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

3833 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,092 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1959. It last sold for $156,000 on May 26, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $221,900, with a rent estimate of $1,356/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3833 E 27th St

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: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.62 acres

Price History for 3833 E 27th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/04/2021		ListingRemoved	RE/MAX Central

05/26/2021	$156,000	Sold	DMMLS #627142
Recording Date 05/26/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/28/2021	$160,000	Pending	RE/MAX Central #627142

04/20/2021	$160,000	Listed For Sale	RE/MAX Central #627142

07/31/1996	$56,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/31/1996 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$3,338
Assessment	$201,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3833 E 27th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056
4019 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$190,000	09/17/25	3	2	1,104

Home facts updated by county records

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SOLD
APR 24, 2026
$182,000
3 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
3827 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Weichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency
OFF MARKET
Est. $223,800
3 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
2728 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $222,400
3 bd
2 ba
911 sqft
2722 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $252,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,188 sqft
2734 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
PENDING
$153,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
2744 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Guardian Real Estate Group
OFF MARKET
Est. $194,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,078 sqft
2740 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $290,900
3 bd
3 ba
1,231 sqft
3841 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $323,400
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,316 sqft
3849 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $258,900
4 bd
2 ba
1,104 sqft
3901 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,700
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
3851 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $258,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,454 sqft
3907 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $245,600
1 ba
1,040 sqft
3915 E 27th St,
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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