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

3850 E 25th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,136 sqft (on 0.70 acres)

$283,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,897/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$283,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,897/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,136 sqft

(on 0.70 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

1961

Lot Size

0.7 acres

Living Area

1,136 sqft

Price/Sqft

$250

Parking

Garage

About this House

DOUGLAS ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD
Brick ranch for sale!
3850 E. 25th Street, Des Moines, IA

AGENTS: We will pay 3% to all buyers agents.

-3 bedroom brick ranch
-2 baths (1 in basement)
-Hardwood floors throughout upper level
-.705 acres (Lot: 90 w x 341 deep)
-Douglas Acres Neighborhood
-1,136 square feet
-2 car detached garage (22 x 28)
-central heat & air
-Quick close available
-Partially finished basement
-Built in 1961 by outstanding craftsmen
-All appliances stay
-No major repairs needed. Only cosmetic repairs needed such as paint, bathroom and kitchen updates. -This is a solid house!

Items replaced in the last couple of years
-all windows -roof on garage and house
-concrete driveway -garage door
-furnace -hot water heater

$138,000

All offers must accompany a letter of credit from your financial institution. Call Karl or Christina to view the property: Karl 515-238-5570
Christina 515-249-7963

This property is eligible for:
$10,000 FREE Neighborhood Finance Money (Must live in house for 5 years)
Up to $2,500 paid in closing costs!

For more details call Neighborhood Finance at 515-246-0010
Loan Details:
4.25% rate loans for 30 year loan
Quick 60 day close
Credit Score close to 680
5% down

3850 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,136 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1961. It last sold for $138,000 on Sep 1, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $283,500, with a rent estimate of $1,464/month.

Home Details for 3850 E 25th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Master Bath, Recreation RoomStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central, OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.70 acres

Price History for 3850 E 25th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/01/2015	$138,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/01/2015 Contract Date 08/28/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $220

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	$4,248
Assessment	$285,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3850 E 25th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4019 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$190,000	09/17/25	3	2	1,104

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $267,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,179 sqft
3908 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $304,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,524 sqft
3900 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $207,800
2 bd
2 ba
880 sqft
3926 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $153,300
3 bd
1 ba
834 sqft
3928 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $280,900
4 bd
2 ba
1,056 sqft
3936 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $235,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,123 sqft
3948 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,700
2 bd
1 ba
932 sqft
3848 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $256,200
2 bd
1.5 ba
912 sqft
3832 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Horstman REALTORS
OFF MARKET
Est. $190,800
2 bd
1 ba
1,474 sqft
2480 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
NOV 24, 2025
$239,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,282 sqft
3820 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
OFF MARKET
Est. $263,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,612 sqft
3814 E 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,053 sqft
2468 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
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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