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

3845 Colfax Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

2 Beds
1 Bath
962 sqft (on 0.56 acres)

$167,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,147/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$167,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,147/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

962 sqft

(on 0.56 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

1918

Lot Size

0.56 acres

Living Area

962 sqft

Price/Sqft

$174

Description

This home features 2 bedroom 1 bath on a large lot. Needs work. Sold "AS IS" During the first 15 days, only owner occupant offers or those from a public entity will be considered. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 8-9-13. Home inspection for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.

3845 Colfax Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 962 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1918. It last sold for $34,000 on Dec 18, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $167,700, with a rent estimate of $1,085/month.

Home Details for 3845 Colfax Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.56 acres

Price History for 3845 Colfax Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/18/2013	$34,000	Sold	DMMLS #422228
Recording Date 12/18/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/15/2013	$34,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

07/30/2013	$34,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/02/2006	$71,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/02/2006 Contract Date 10/27/2006 County Transfer Tax $114 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	$2,562
Assessment	$139,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3845 Colfax Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014
3026 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.64	Single-Family Home	$73,500	05/05/26	2	1	728

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $252,300
2 bd
1 ba
1,128 sqft
3302 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $289,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,984 sqft
3948 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $270,500
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,312 sqft
3838 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $322,700
2 bd
2 ba
1,498 sqft
3938 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $353,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,440 sqft
4000 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $447,800
5 bd
3 ba
1,902 sqft
4014 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,060 sqft
3925 Hubbell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $521,400
5 bd
5 ba
1,841 sqft
4145 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $342,400
2 bd
3 ba
1,632 sqft
4115 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $363,100
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,474 sqft
4001 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Pennie Carroll & Associates
OFF MARKET
Est. $281,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,258 sqft
4111 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $348,800
3 bd
3.5 ba
1,868 sqft
4113 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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

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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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