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

3839 E 30th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,264 sqft (on 0.89 acres)

$226,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 4, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,523/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$226,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 4, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,523/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,264 sqft

(on 0.89 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3839 E 30th 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

1925

Lot Size

0.89 acres

Living Area

1,264 sqft

Price/Sqft

$179

Parking

Garage

About this House

This bungalow has best of both worlds - easy access to 235 and a quiet eastside street. With refinished hardwood flooring, huge living room, 2 bedrooms, vinyl replacement windows & remodeled bathroom, this home is a dream. The kitchen is perfect for the cooking enthusiast in the family. The basement has potential w/additional shower & toilet. Other updates include a new roof, gutters and siding. Sit out back on the large deck w/benches and enjoy you just under an acre lot w/family & friends or just enjoy the peace and quiet of your own back yard. 2 car detached garage will keep your vehicles protected from the elements. Closely located to schools, shopping and restaurants this home is a dream! Check it out and make this your next home. This home is in an NFC orange lending area.

3839 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,264 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1925. It last sold for $157,500 on Oct 1, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $226,000, with a rent estimate of $1,493/month.

Home Details for 3839 E 30th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Stone
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 2019
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.89 acres

Price History for 3839 E 30th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/01/2019	$157,500	Sold	DMMLS #585831
Recording Date 10/01/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/23/2019	$155,000	Pending	Agent Provided

08/07/2019	$155,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
06/28/2019	$160,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/05/2018	$69,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/05/2018 Contract Date 08/26/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $110

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	$3,900
Assessment	$211,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3839 E 30th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480
3919 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$300,000	10/14/25	4	1	1,596

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.

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OFF MARKET
Est. $192,200
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
3845 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $239,100
4 bd
1 ba
1,205 sqft
3849 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,217 sqft
3905 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,037 sqft
3909 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $263,900
2 bd
2 ba
1,163 sqft
3919 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $134,100
2 bd
1 ba
710 sqft
3929 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
3 bd
2 ba
1,940 sqft
3827 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $216,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,005 sqft
3819 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $251,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,352 sqft
3811 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,000
3 bd
2 ba
997 sqft
3000 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $207,500
3 bd
1 ba
960 sqft
3028 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,700
3 bd
2 ba
760 sqft
3124 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Douglas Acres

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Buy: $15k - $385k

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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
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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