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

3849 E 30th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,205 sqft (on 0.59 acres)

$238,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$238,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

4 Beds

1 Bath

1,205 sqft

(on 0.59 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

1958

Lot Size

0.59 acres

Living Area

1,205 sqft

Price/Sqft

$198

Parking

Garage

About this House

DONT MISS THIS .....beautiful 3 bedroom bungalow with a non conforming 4th bedroom in the lower level. The lower level has a family room & includes a ¾ bath w/shower & nice laundry area. It has a 2 car detached garage and shed for extra storage. Home is situated in a park like setting on a .589 acre lot with mature trees. New HVAC in 2019. Great curb appeal! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

3849 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,205 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1958. It last sold for $179,000 on Jul 30, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $238,300, with a rent estimate of $1,648/month.

Home Details for 3849 E 30th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958Year Updated: 1962
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.59 acres

Price History for 3849 E 30th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/30/2020	$179,000	Sold	DMMLS #606540
Recording Date 07/30/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/25/2020	$184,900	Pending	Agent Provided

06/11/2020	$184,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
06/03/2020	$189,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$3,766
Assessment	$201,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3849 E 30th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3843 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/25/26	2	1	1,014
3919 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$300,000	10/14/25	4	1	1,596
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $231,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,217 sqft
3905 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,037 sqft
3909 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $262,100
2 bd
2 ba
1,163 sqft
3919 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $128,100
2 bd
1 ba
710 sqft
3929 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
JUN 1, 2026
$225,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,036 sqft
3933 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Pennie Carroll & Associates
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,200
3 bd
1 ba
927 sqft
3943 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $189,700
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
3845 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $226,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,264 sqft
3839 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
3 bd
2 ba
1,940 sqft
3827 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,005 sqft
3819 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $252,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,352 sqft
3811 E 30th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,300
3 bd
2 ba
997 sqft
3000 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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
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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