3844 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

3844 E 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,020 sqft

$269,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,779/mo*
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$269,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,779/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,020 sqft

Local Information

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Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $269,100, with a rent estimate of $1,821/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

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 History for 3844 E 28th St

DatePriceEventSource
09/28/2018$168,900Sold
DMMLS #568236
08/30/2018$167,500PendingAgent Provided
08/27/2018$167,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/09/2012$140,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/05/2011$140,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/14/2011$150,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/17/2002$114,500Sold
N/A
05/02/2000$105,500Sold
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$4,222
Assessment$259,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3844 E 28th St

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

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Assigned Schools

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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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