3848 E  29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

3848 E 29th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,080 sqft (on 0.45 acres)

$175,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,181/mo*

$175,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,181/mo*
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 sqft
(on 0.45 acres)

Local Information

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Description

WOW Almost half acre in town. Everything on one level. Close to grocery store, Freeway and Interstate access within minutes. On bus Route. Home has an enclosed front porch, nice sized living room, and kitchen with plenty of cabinets. Laundry is just steps from kitchen and master bedroom. Main bedroom large with glass sliding doors to huge private back yard. 2 more bedrooms on other side of kitchen and full bath. Attached 1 car garage. A little TLC would go a long way with this home. Endless possibilities for someone that likes a large yard. Come take a look
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Home Highlights

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Outdoor
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Home Details for 3848 E 29th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.45 acres

Price History for 3848 E 29th St

DatePriceEventSource
03/04/2022$129,000Sold
DMMLS #643689
01/19/2022$129,900PendingDMMLS #643689
01/11/2022$129,900PriceChange
DMMLS #643689
01/06/2022$139,900PriceChange
DMMLS #643689
01/04/2022$147,500Listed For SaleDMMLS #643689
10/18/2019$109,000Sold
DMMLS #590222
09/09/2019$111,500PendingAgent Provided
08/31/2019$111,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/27/2017$88,400Sold
DMMLS #529081
03/01/2017$89,000PendingAgent Provided
01/26/2017$89,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/10/2017$97,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/21/2016$100,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/17/2016$50,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/25/2016$50,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/17/2016$60,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/26/2016$70,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/16/2016$70,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/10/2016$70,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/17/2010$72,000Sold
N/A
06/25/2009$31,000Sold
DMMLS #340045
03/18/2009$44,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/11/2009$47,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/09/2009$53,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/06/2007$84,500Sold
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02/27/2007$46,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,544
Assessment$144,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3848 E 29th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.42
Single-Family Home
$125,000
11/19/25
3
1
1,056
0.04
Single-Family Home
$266,000
12/03/25
3
2
1,288
Home facts updated by county records

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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
    "Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
  • 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."
  • 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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3848 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,080 sqft single-family home built in 1946. 3848 E 29th St is located in Douglas Acres, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3848 E 29th St was last sold on Mar 4, 2022 for $129,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 3848 E 29th St is $175,900.