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

What is 3904 E 28th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3904 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is $118,700 .

What is the price history for 3904 E 28th St?

3904 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $36,000 in January 2020.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 3904 E 28th St?

The lot at 3904 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,208 sq ft).

Does 3904 E 28th St have a garage?

Yes, 3904 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$118,700

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
708 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

3904 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

Est. Refi. Payment $841/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 16, 2020 for $36,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$119K

Since last month

$7K (-5.3%)

Since last year

$3K (+2.8%)

Since last sale

$84K (+233.1%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +106% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$120K
August 2026	$119K
July 2026	$127K
June 2026	$122K
May 2026	$119K
April 2026	$117K
March 2026	$116K
February 2026	$115K
January 2026	$115K
2025
December 2025	$115K
November 2025	$115K
October 2025	$117K
September 2025	$117K
August 2025	$117K
July 2025	$121K
June 2025	$113K
May 2025	$116K
April 2025	$113K
March 2025	$107K
February 2025	$105K
January 2025	$100K
2024
December 2024	$103K
November 2024	$108K
October 2024	$102K
September 2024	$102K
August 2024	$108K
July 2024	$107K
June 2024	$108K
May 2024	$111K
April 2024	$107K
March 2024	$104K
February 2024	$99K
January 2024	$97K
2023
December 2023	$101K
November 2023	$106K
October 2023	$102K
September 2023	$104K
August 2023	$103K
July 2023	$103K
June 2023	$106K
May 2023	$101K
April 2023	$97K
March 2023	$93K
February 2023	$89K
January 2023	$92K
2022
December 2022	$94K
November 2022	$98K
October 2022	$100K
September 2022	$100K
August 2022	$98K
July 2022	$102K
June 2022	$104K
May 2022	$101K
April 2022	$95K
March 2022	$87K
February 2022	$81K
January 2022	$81K
2021
December 2021	$81K
November 2021	$83K
October 2021	$84K
September 2021	$81K
August 2021	$65K
July 2021	$49K
June 2021	$42K
May 2021	$41K
April 2021	$40K
March 2021	$40K
February 2021	$39K
January 2021	$38K
2020
December 2020	$38K
November 2020	$38K
October 2020	$38K
September 2020	$38K
August 2020	$37K
July 2020	$37K
June 2020	$37K
May 2020	$37K
April 2020	$37K
March 2020	$36K
February 2020	$36K
January 2020	$36K
2019
December 2019	$36K
November 2019	$37K
October 2019	$78K
September 2019	$76K
August 2019	$75K
July 2019	$74K
June 2019	$74K
May 2019	$74K
April 2019	$77K
March 2019	$77K
February 2019	$77K
January 2019	$79K
2018
December 2018	$83K
November 2018	$78K
October 2018	$80K
September 2018	$77K
August 2018	$80K
July 2018	$71K
June 2018	$69K
May 2018	$70K
April 2018	$70K
March 2018	$69K
February 2018	$65K
January 2018	$64K
2017
December 2017	$67K
November 2017	$65K
October 2017	$62K
September 2017	$64K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$67K
June 2017	$64K
May 2017	$58K
April 2017	$57K
March 2017	$58K
February 2017	$58K
January 2017	$57K
2016
December 2016	$60K
November 2016	$59K
October 2016	$59K
September 2016	$58K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056
3026 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.72	Single-Family Home	$73,500	05/05/26	2	1	728

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
3902 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$220,800	3	1	960	Off Market
3906 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$218,500	Studio	1	1,196	Off Market
3908 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$171,000	3	1	1,070	Off Market
3920 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$160,800	3	1	760	Off Market
4004 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.13	$228,300	3	3	1,058	Off Market
2748 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.13	$257,600	4	2	1,560	Off Market
3900 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$265,400	3	2	953	Off Market
3844 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$265,900	4	3	1,020	Off Market
3840 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$206,700	4	1	1,138	Off Market
3834 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$244,900	3	1	1,424	Off Market
3822 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$172,400	2	1	1,016	Off Market
2750 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.14	$164,900	2	1	1,060	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3904 E 28th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1922

Lot Size

0.42 acres

Living Area

708 sqft

Price/Sqft

$168

Parking

Garage

About this House

This one bedroom bungalow on almost 1/2 an acre has great potential for you to fix up into a cute cottage. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 708 sq. ft. and a 1 car detached garage. Great investment opportunity. Home is being sold as-is.

3904 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 708 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1922. It last sold for $36,000 on Jan 16, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $118,700, with a rent estimate of $1,016/month.

Home Details for 3904 E 28th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 20, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$39,000
Jan 20, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$39,000
Jan 16, 2020 Source: DMMLS #594258	Sold	$36,000
Dec 19, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$39,000
Nov 21, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$39,000 Price decreased by 7%
Nov 1, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$42,000
Jun 1, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$27,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,714	$98,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Garton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
480 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doing a good job working side by side to make this school a safe and a fun haven for learning! Appreciates the PTA Staffs who are doing their best for the sake of Garton students! More power to Garton Elementary who deserves to be rated as one of the great school of Iowa!
Parent Review
12y ago
2 Reviews

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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
6y 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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Frequently asked questions about 3904 E 28th St

What is 3904 E 28th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3904 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is $118,700.
What is the price history for 3904 E 28th St?
3904 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $36,000 in January 2020.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 3904 E 28th St?
The lot at 3904 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,208 sq ft).
Does 3904 E 28th St have a garage?
Yes, 3904 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.