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 3845 Colfax Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3845 Colfax Ave in Des Moines, IA is $167,100 .

What is the price history for 3845 Colfax Ave?

3845 Colfax Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $34,000 in December 2013.

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

Des Moines is currently a balanced 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 3845 Colfax Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 3845 Colfax Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3845 Colfax Ave?

The lot at 3845 Colfax Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.56 acres (24,306 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$167,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
962 sqft (on 0.56 acres)

3845 Colfax Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

Est. Refi. Payment $1,155/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 18, 2013 for $34,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$167K

Since last month

$4K (-2.3%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.3%)

Since last sale

$133K (+392.1%)

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 +84% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$167K
August 2026	$167K
July 2026	$171K
June 2026	$167K
May 2026	$168K
April 2026	$166K
March 2026	$163K
February 2026	$157K
January 2026	$157K
2025
December 2025	$157K
November 2025	$161K
October 2025	$163K
September 2025	$164K
August 2025	$165K
July 2025	$167K
June 2025	$168K
May 2025	$167K
April 2025	$164K
March 2025	$157K
February 2025	$152K
January 2025	$153K
2024
December 2024	$158K
November 2024	$158K
October 2024	$156K
September 2024	$154K
August 2024	$158K
July 2024	$160K
June 2024	$160K
May 2024	$163K
April 2024	$159K
March 2024	$156K
February 2024	$151K
January 2024	$148K
2023
December 2023	$152K
November 2023	$151K
October 2023	$153K
September 2023	$153K
August 2023	$154K
July 2023	$159K
June 2023	$157K
May 2023	$151K
April 2023	$147K
March 2023	$143K
February 2023	$139K
January 2023	$142K
2022
December 2022	$143K
November 2022	$147K
October 2022	$150K
September 2022	$151K
August 2022	$149K
July 2022	$151K
June 2022	$153K
May 2022	$151K
April 2022	$145K
March 2022	$142K
February 2022	$142K
January 2022	$141K
2021
December 2021	$142K
November 2021	$144K
October 2021	$145K
September 2021	$145K
August 2021	$145K
July 2021	$146K
June 2021	$143K
May 2021	$139K
April 2021	$135K
March 2021	$130K
February 2021	$126K
January 2021	$122K
2020
December 2020	$120K
November 2020	$121K
October 2020	$122K
September 2020	$122K
August 2020	$121K
July 2020	$116K
June 2020	$115K
May 2020	$114K
April 2020	$112K
March 2020	$113K
February 2020	$112K
January 2020	$116K
2019
December 2019	$118K
November 2019	$117K
October 2019	$122K
September 2019	$124K
August 2019	$123K
July 2019	$124K
June 2019	$125K
May 2019	$124K
April 2019	$123K
March 2019	$121K
February 2019	$121K
January 2019	$120K
2018
December 2018	$119K
November 2018	$117K
October 2018	$117K
September 2018	$119K
August 2018	$118K
July 2018	$119K
June 2018	$120K
May 2018	$118K
April 2018	$115K
March 2018	$110K
February 2018	$110K
January 2018	$108K
2017
December 2017	$107K
November 2017	$111K
October 2017	$110K
September 2017	$106K
August 2017	$101K
July 2017	$98K
June 2017	$94K
May 2017	$94K
April 2017	$95K
March 2017	$94K
February 2017	$94K
January 2017	$92K
2016
December 2016	$90K
November 2016	$89K
October 2016	$89K
September 2016	$91K

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
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 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
3302 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$253,100	2	1	1,128	Off Market
3948 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.45	$280,100	4	2	1,984	Off Market
3838 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.43	$267,200	3	1.5	1,312	Off Market
3938 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.44	$322,000	2	2	1,498	Off Market
4000 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.40	$352,200	3	2	1,440	Off Market
4014 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.41	$444,500	5	3	1,902	Off Market
3925 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.71	$174,800	3	2	1,060	Off Market
4145 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.69	$525,300	5	5	1,841	Off Market
4115 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.63	$345,900	2	3	1,632	Off Market
4001 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.55	$365,800	4	3.5	2,474	Off Market
4111 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.62	$285,400	3	1	1,258	Off Market
4113 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.59	$345,300	3	3.5	1,868	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1918

0.56 acre lot

962 sqft

$174/sqft

About this House

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $167,100, with a rent estimate of $1,039/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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 18, 2013 Source: DMMLS #422228	Sold	$34,000
Aug 15, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$34,900
Jul 30, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$34,900
Nov 2, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$71,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,562	$139,100

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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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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
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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 3845 Colfax Ave

What is 3845 Colfax Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3845 Colfax Ave in Des Moines, IA is $167,100.
What is the price history for 3845 Colfax Ave?
3845 Colfax Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $34,000 in December 2013.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced 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 3845 Colfax Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 3845 Colfax Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3845 Colfax Ave?
The lot at 3845 Colfax Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.56 acres (24,306 sq ft).