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

3900 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,248 sqft (on 0.93 acres)

$260,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,746/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$260,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,746/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,248 sqft

(on 0.93 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

1976

Lot Size

0.93 acres

Living Area

1,248 sqft

Price/Sqft

$209

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3900 Lay St, Des Moines, IA. 3900 Lay St is in the Douglas Acres neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,248 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.93 acres and was built in 1976.

3900 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,248 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1976. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $260,600, with a rent estimate of $1,388/month.

Home Details for 3900 Lay St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.93 acres

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	$3,968
Assessment	$253,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3900 Lay St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4019 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$190,000	09/17/25	3	2	1,104
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.62	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056
3919 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.64	Single-Family Home	$300,000	10/14/25	4	1	1,596

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $305,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,459 sqft
3906 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $128,700
1 bd
1 ba
624 sqft
3914 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,200
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
3924 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $313,400
4 bd
3 ba
2,168 sqft
3934 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,214 sqft
3932 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $264,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,498 sqft
3945 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $295,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,370 sqft
3844 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $217,300
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
3305 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,200
2 bd
1 ba
834 sqft
3301 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $216,100
2 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
3311 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,000
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
3323 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $308,900
5 bd
2 ba
2,012 sqft
3407 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Coldwell Banker Mid-America

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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