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

3901 E 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,342 sqft (on 0.76 acres)

$254,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

$254,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,342 sqft

(on 0.76 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Great size and convenient location for this updated home that offers over 1300 sq ft Finished. You will love the Openness this floor plan gives you, as once you enter you are greeted with a Large Family Room that has newer carpet and a beautiful fireplace with new tasteful stonework. It also flows nicely in the Huge Dining Room that has newer Pergo Flooring. All appliances are included in the Kitchen that has newer countertops and cabinets. There is much more to explore from the convenient 1st Floor laundry, 2 baths, and spacious storage area in the basement with a new Furnace and A/C to keep those bills extra low for you. Be sure to check out the oversized Heated 2 Car Garage and peek out back to see the Extra Large Patio that overlooks the Spacious and very Private Backyard. This home is move in ready and a great deal for all the updates that have already been done for you!

3901 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,342 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1918. It last sold for $119,900 on Mar 7, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $254,400, with a rent estimate of $1,643/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Patio

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3901 E 28th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918Year Updated: 2012
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.76 acres

Price History for 3901 E 28th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/07/2013	$119,900	Sold	DMMLS #411306
Recording Date 03/07/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/17/2013	$119,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/19/2011	$130,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/20/2010	$130,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
12/26/2009	$135,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/04/2002	$101,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/04/2002 Contract Date 05/30/2002 County Transfer Tax $162 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,906
Assessment	$193,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3901 E 28th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480
3914 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$266,000	12/03/25	3	2	1,288
4019 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$190,000	09/17/25	3	2	1,104
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $223,100
2 bd
2 ba
930 sqft
3835 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,325 sqft
3841 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $285,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,704 sqft
3833 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,400
2 bd
1 ba
884 sqft
3823 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
PENDING
0.42 ACRES
$229,900
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,084 sqft
2814 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
LPT Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,900
2 bd
2 ba
864 sqft
3809 E 28th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,153 sqft
2825 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,362 sqft
2824 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
FEB 13, 2026
$244,900
4 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
2816 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,700
2 bd
1 ba
964 sqft
2802 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $230,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,058 sqft
2810 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,000
4 bd
1 ba
1,118 sqft
4015 E 28th St,
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
7y 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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