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

SOLD

NOV 6, 2025

3838 E 32nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,480 sqft (on 0.75 acres)

$150,000

Last Sold: Nov 6, 2025

$101/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $1,024/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$150,000

Last Sold: Nov 6, 2025

$101/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $1,024/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,480 sqft

(on 0.75 acres)

Local Information

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Description

This single-family home is located at 3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA. 3838 E 32nd St is in the Douglas Acres neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,480 sqft of floor space. The last sold price per dimension was $101/sqft. This property has a lot size of 0.75 acres and was built in 1914.

3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,480 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1914. It last sold for $150,000 on Nov 6, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $282,100, with a rent estimate of $1,680/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$101/sqft

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3838 E 32nd St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details Additional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Family Room, Office, Workshop, Sun RoomStorage
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl, BrickLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 8Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Price & Status
Price Price Per Sqft: $101/sqft

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.75 acres

Price History for 3838 E 32nd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/06/2025	$150,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/06/2025 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	$3,296
Assessment	$204,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3838 E 32nd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014
3914 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$266,000	12/03/25	3	2	1,288

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $199,700
2 bd
1 ba
875 sqft
3834 E 32nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,268 sqft
3826 E 32nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,400
2 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
3816 E 32nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $262,400
4 bd
3 ba
2,136 sqft
3808 E 32nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $129,800
1 bd
1 ba
652 sqft
3118 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
OFF MARKET
Est. $91,300
1 bd
1 ba
440 sqft
3110 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $244,500
2 bd
1 ba
880 sqft
3850 E 32nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
BHHS First Realty Westown
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,400
2 bd
1 ba
832 sqft
3906 E 32nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Iowa Realty South
OFF MARKET
Est. $188,100
2 bd
1 ba
784 sqft
3918 E 32nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,700
2 bd
1 ba
1,130 sqft
3920 E 32nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $292,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,004 sqft
3930 E 32nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $231,300
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,480 sqft
3938 E 32nd 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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