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

What is 3844 E 28th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3844 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is $265,900 .

What is the price history for 3844 E 28th St?

3844 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $168,900 in September 2018.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 3844 E 28th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3844 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3844 E 28th St?

The lot at 3844 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$265,900

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,020 sqft

3844 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

Est. Refi. Payment $1,791/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 28, 2018 for $168,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$266K

Since last month

$3K (-1%)

Since last year

$11K (+4.3%)

Since last sale

$98K (+57.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$267K
July 2026	$269K
June 2026	$267K
May 2026	$264K
April 2026	$264K
March 2026	$260K
February 2026	$255K
January 2026	$253K
2025
December 2025	$253K
November 2025	$255K
October 2025	$256K
September 2025	$256K
August 2025	$256K
July 2025	$258K
June 2025	$260K
May 2025	$260K
April 2025	$256K
March 2025	$252K
February 2025	$249K
January 2025	$248K
2024
December 2024	$248K
November 2024	$252K
October 2024	$255K
September 2024	$257K
August 2024	$257K
July 2024	$257K
June 2024	$256K
May 2024	$258K
April 2024	$256K
March 2024	$255K
February 2024	$250K
January 2024	$247K
2023
December 2023	$247K
November 2023	$248K
October 2023	$248K
September 2023	$249K
August 2023	$251K
July 2023	$251K
June 2023	$251K
May 2023	$250K
April 2023	$243K
March 2023	$238K
February 2023	$231K
January 2023	$228K
2022
December 2022	$228K
November 2022	$232K
October 2022	$237K
September 2022	$239K
August 2022	$238K
July 2022	$240K
June 2022	$243K
May 2022	$242K
April 2022	$233K
March 2022	$227K
February 2022	$218K
January 2022	$216K
2021
December 2021	$217K
November 2021	$218K
October 2021	$218K
September 2021	$217K
August 2021	$219K
July 2021	$218K
June 2021	$210K
May 2021	$199K
April 2021	$197K
March 2021	$195K
February 2021	$192K
January 2021	$187K
2020
December 2020	$184K
November 2020	$184K
October 2020	$183K
September 2020	$183K
August 2020	$180K
July 2020	$182K
June 2020	$179K
May 2020	$179K
April 2020	$177K
March 2020	$176K
February 2020	$174K
January 2020	$175K
2019
December 2019	$175K
November 2019	$175K
October 2019	$173K
September 2019	$173K
August 2019	$174K
July 2019	$173K
June 2019	$175K
May 2019	$172K
April 2019	$173K
March 2019	$173K
February 2019	$173K
January 2019	$170K
2018
December 2018	$169K
November 2018	$169K
October 2018	$169K
September 2018	$169K
August 2018	$168K
July 2018	$165K
June 2018	$164K
May 2018	$165K
April 2018	$164K
March 2018	$163K
February 2018	$161K
January 2018	$161K
2017
December 2017	$161K
November 2017	$157K
October 2017	$156K
September 2017	$157K
August 2017	$156K
July 2017	$155K
June 2017	$156K
May 2017	$156K
April 2017	$156K
March 2017	$155K
February 2017	$154K
January 2017	$153K
2016
December 2016	$151K
November 2016	$152K
October 2016	$151K
September 2016	$151K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3914 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$266,000	12/03/25	3	2	1,288

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
3900 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$265,400	3	2	953	Off Market
3904 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$118,700	1	1	708	Off Market
3902 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$220,800	3	1	960	Off Market
3906 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$218,500	Studio	1	1,196	Off Market
3908 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$171,000	3	1	1,070	Off Market
3920 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$160,800	3	1	760	Off Market
3840 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$206,700	4	1	1,138	Off Market
3834 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$244,900	3	1	1,424	Off Market
3822 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$172,400	2	1	1,016	Off Market
2750 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$164,900	2	1	1,060	Off Market
3808 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$188,500	3	1	900	Off Market
2740 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$191,800	2	1	1,078	Off Market

Local Information

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Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1965

Living Area

1,020 sqft

Price/Sqft

$261

Parking

Garage

About this House

Home is waiting in this well cared for home in a established neighborhood backing to green space ! This 4-bedroom, 2 bath split foyer, with convenient 2-car garage. Main level living room joins the kitchen with nice appliances and a three season porch that spans the length of the back of the home -great entertaining space! Farm table is custom made and could be included in the sale. Also, 3 nice-sized bedrooms and a full bath finish out the main floor. The lower level is perfect family rooms space and hosts a additional bedroom with a private amazing bathroom and huge walking closet. Owners currently use the lower level bedroom/bath as a master suite. Fenced yard, great neighborhood, mature trees!

3844 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,020 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1965. It last sold for $168,900 on Sep 28, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $265,900, with a rent estimate of $1,673/month.

Home Details for 3844 E 28th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 28, 2018 Source: DMMLS #568236	Sold	$168,900
Aug 30, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$167,500
Aug 27, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$167,500
Mar 9, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$140,000
Aug 5, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$140,000 Price decreased by 7%
May 14, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$150,000
Jun 17, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$114,500
May 2, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$105,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,222	$259,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Garton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
480 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doing a good job working side by side to make this school a safe and a fun haven for learning! Appreciates the PTA Staffs who are doing their best for the sake of Garton students! More power to Garton Elementary who deserves to be rated as one of the great school of Iowa!
Parent Review
12y ago
2 Reviews

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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
6y 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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Frequently asked questions about 3844 E 28th St

What is 3844 E 28th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3844 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is $265,900.
What is the price history for 3844 E 28th St?
3844 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $168,900 in September 2018.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 3844 E 28th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3844 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3844 E 28th St?
The lot at 3844 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).