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 3941 Lay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3941 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $303,600 .

What is the price history for 3941 Lay St?

3941 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $200,000 in April 2018.

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

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 3941 Lay St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3941 Lay St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3941 Lay St?

The lot at 3941 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.47 acres (20,386 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$303,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,284 sqft (on 0.47 acres)

3941 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

Est. Refi. Payment $2,089/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 16, 2018 for $200,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$304K

Since last month

$1K (+0.4%)

Since last year

$14K (+4.7%)

Since last sale

$107K (+53.6%)

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

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$307K
August 2026	$306K
July 2026	$308K
June 2026	$305K
May 2026	$304K
April 2026	$303K
March 2026	$299K
February 2026	$293K
January 2026	$295K
2025
December 2025	$291K
November 2025	$296K
October 2025	$296K
September 2025	$293K
August 2025	$296K
July 2025	$297K
June 2025	$296K
May 2025	$297K
April 2025	$295K
March 2025	$293K
February 2025	$289K
January 2025	$288K
2024
December 2024	$289K
November 2024	$289K
October 2024	$291K
September 2024	$290K
August 2024	$287K
July 2024	$288K
June 2024	$287K
May 2024	$289K
April 2024	$288K
March 2024	$286K
February 2024	$281K
January 2024	$281K
2023
December 2023	$281K
November 2023	$281K
October 2023	$284K
September 2023	$281K
August 2023	$283K
July 2023	$281K
June 2023	$279K
May 2023	$279K
April 2023	$274K
March 2023	$269K
February 2023	$265K
January 2023	$265K
2022
December 2022	$266K
November 2022	$269K
October 2022	$274K
September 2022	$275K
August 2022	$274K
July 2022	$273K
June 2022	$273K
May 2022	$272K
April 2022	$264K
March 2022	$262K
February 2022	$260K
January 2022	$258K
2021
December 2021	$256K
November 2021	$257K
October 2021	$255K
September 2021	$254K
August 2021	$253K
July 2021	$252K
June 2021	$246K
May 2021	$239K
April 2021	$233K
March 2021	$233K
February 2021	$230K
January 2021	$224K
2020
December 2020	$220K
November 2020	$222K
October 2020	$220K
September 2020	$219K
August 2020	$217K
July 2020	$218K
June 2020	$215K
May 2020	$215K
April 2020	$213K
March 2020	$212K
February 2020	$210K
January 2020	$211K
2019
December 2019	$210K
November 2019	$210K
October 2019	$209K
September 2019	$208K
August 2019	$209K
July 2019	$208K
June 2019	$210K
May 2019	$207K
April 2019	$207K
March 2019	$208K
February 2019	$208K
January 2019	$206K
2018
December 2018	$204K
November 2018	$203K
October 2018	$204K
September 2018	$204K
August 2018	$204K
July 2018	$203K
June 2018	$202K
May 2018	$202K
April 2018	$201K
March 2018	$193K
February 2018	$192K
January 2018	$192K
2017
December 2017	$194K
November 2017	$194K
October 2017	$192K
September 2017	$191K
August 2017	$193K
July 2017	$197K
June 2017	$195K
May 2017	$193K
April 2017	$194K
March 2017	$197K
February 2017	$196K
January 2017	$194K
2016
December 2016	$192K
November 2016	$193K
October 2016	$194K
September 2016	$193K

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
3914 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$266,000	12/03/25	3	2	1,288

Home facts updated by county records

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3941 Lay St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2009

0.47 acre lot

1,284 sqft

$236/sqft

Garage

About this House

Looking for a large lot & great location? Look no further. This Ranch home offers a little under 1300 sq ft. & finished LL. The main floor offers open living to kitchen. The kitchen lacks none of your needs; granite counter tops, breakfast bar, SS appliances w/gas range and plenty cabinet space for all of your kitchen needs. Rounding off the main floor offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, including master bedroom w/on suite boasting a large walk-in shower w/three shower heads! Finished lower level includes 4th bedroom and 3rd bathroom. It's perfect for a growing family to use for entertainment and family gatherings or guest to stay the night. Make your way to the back yard to enjoy the oversize deck, patio space and giant mature trees towering over the large and private lot. Perfect for summer BBQ and entertainment. Great location near interstate and easy commute to downtown Des Moines. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a beautiful home in an established neighborhood.

3941 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,284 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 2009. It last sold for $200,000 on Apr 16, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $303,600, with a rent estimate of $1,665/month.

Home Details for 3941 Lay St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2009
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.47 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 16, 2018 Source: DMMLS #555959	Sold	$200,000
Mar 7, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$195,000
Mar 7, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$195,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$5,162	$292,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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 3941 Lay St

What is 3941 Lay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3941 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $303,600.
What is the price history for 3941 Lay St?
3941 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $200,000 in April 2018.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 3941 Lay St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3941 Lay St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3941 Lay St?
The lot at 3941 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.47 acres (20,386 sq ft).