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

3835 E 25th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,159 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$224,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

$224,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

4 Beds

1 Bath

1,159 sqft

(on 0.26 acres)

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Description

Great opportunity on this 4 bedroom story and half home in Douglas Acres. The main level has a large family room with gas log fireplace, kitchen with plenty of cabinet space adjoins to a large dining area with slider access to back deck. 2 nice sized bedrooms are located on the main level, with washer/dryer setup in one bedroom for convenience. An updated full bath finishes off the main level. Upstairs are 2 additional, spacious bedrooms. Basement is unfinished and has connections to relocate the washer and dryer, if desired. This home needs some updating but has been taken care of over the years and has great bones. The large yard is partially fenced in. Roof is newer, windows have been replaced, & wiring has been updated. The two car garage and concrete pad is in need of some rehab. Please contact a Realtor for more details. All information obtained from seller and public records.

3835 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,159 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1959. It last sold for $155,000 on Jun 16, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $224,500, with a rent estimate of $1,474/month.

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Patio

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None

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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3835 E 25th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
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: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959Year Updated: 1979
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price History for 3835 E 25th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/16/2021	$155,000	Sold	DMMLS #625876
Recording Date 06/16/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,080
Assessment	$186,800

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $208,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,037 sqft
3833 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,204 sqft
3825 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,100
4 bd
1 ba
1,134 sqft
2506 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,100
1 ba
912 sqft
2524 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $210,500
3 bd
2 ba
964 sqft
3837 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
MAY 1, 2026
$172,000
2 bd
1 ba
871 sqft
3851 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Platinum Realty LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,900
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
3850 E 26th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,116 sqft
3901 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
JUN 15, 2026
$225,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,248 sqft
3904 E 26th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $89,500
1 bd
1 ba
440 sqft
3903 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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
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
7y 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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