3837 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

3837 E 29th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,743 sqft (on 0.89 acres)

$331,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,204/mo*
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$331,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,204/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,743 sqft
(on 0.89 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
1917
Lot Size
0.89 acres
Living Area
1,743 sqft
Price/Sqft
$190
Parking
Garage

About this House

One word - WOW! If you have been looking for a large lot in the city with a completely updated, quality home, you have found it! You will absolutely love the curb appeal of this home as you drive up the driveway. You feel the unique character right away as you walk into the home and start to take in the large, completely updated kitchen with tons of cabinets and modern appliances - all included! You also have a comfortable living room complete with a fireplace for these chilly evenings and a full bath on the main floor. Upstairs you have 3 bedrooms, laundry, and another full bath. Outside you have a 2 car garage to avoid scraping the ice and snow. Top it all off with a HUGE lot to enjoy gardening, entertaining, or just relaxing after a busy week. Welcome home!
3837 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,743 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1917. It last sold for $309,900 on Mar 8, 2024 (2% below the $314,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $331,300, with a rent estimate of $1,777/month.

Home Details for 3837 E 29th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1743 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Upper LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas, VentedHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Deck, Fully FencedFoundation: 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: 18

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06001369000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $314,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Feb 05 2024

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: 1743 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.89 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 687880Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 554-5703Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06001369000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Nancy Nastruz, (515) 554-5703
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Joel Nastruz, (515) 554-4415
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with: Amanda Jackson, (515) 402-6910, RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#687880

Price History for 3837 E 29th St

DatePriceEventSource
03/08/2024$309,900Sold
DMMLS #687880
02/05/2024$314,900PendingDMMLS #687880
02/03/2024$314,900PriceChange
DMMLS #687880
01/18/2024$319,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #687880
10/21/2021$295,900Sold
DMMLS #636426
11/20/2009$61,500Sold
N/A
08/01/2009$75,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/27/2009$75,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/18/2009$80,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/04/2009$85,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/04/2009$121,369Sold
N/A
11/17/2005$76,500Sold
N/A

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$5,848
Assessment$328,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3837 E 29th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3811 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$300,000
04/15/26
4
2
1,671
3811 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$250,000
09/02/25
3
1
1,352
4110 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$257,000
07/13/26
3
2
864
2800 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$238,700
09/19/25
3
2
1,484
3933 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/01/26
3
1
1,036
4125 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$398,200
05/26/26
4
3
1,776
2737 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$250,000
12/08/25
3
2
1,512

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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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