3942 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

3942 E 27th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 976 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$214,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 18, 2026

$214,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 18, 2026
2 Beds
3 Baths
976 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

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Description

Shows Like A Brand New Home, But Priced For Much Less! Completely Remodeled 2Br, 2.5Ba Loc In A Quiet Northeast Des Moines Neighborhood. Some Of The Many Updates Include: New Carpet And Laminate Wood Flooring Throughout, Fresh Paint, New Plumbing, New Electric, New Kitchen Cabinets, Countertop & Sink. Large Master Br Has Vaulted Ceilings And Walks Out To A Private Deck, Lrg Yard And Mature Trees. Unfinished Basement Has A Partial Bath & Over 500 Sqft (364 Sqft + Additional Space Not Listed On Assessor Page) That Can Be Used For Storage Space Or Other. Non-Conforming Smaller Bedroom With Attached Bath Would Work Wonderful For An Office Area. W/D Hookups Up-Stairs & Down, Siding & Roof Are In Great Shape. Furnace & Water Heater Have Low Miles. Over-Sized One Car Detached Garage. 5 Yr Tax Abatement. Ask About The New & Improved $8,000 Tax Credit Available For First Time Homebuyers. Seller Will Pay $2,000 Towards Closting Costs.
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Home Details for 3942 E 27th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935Year Updated: 2008
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10759 sqft

Price History for 3942 E 27th St

DatePriceEventSource
07/30/2009$107,500Sold
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05/11/2009$115,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/02/2009$117,900PriceChange
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01/20/2009$119,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/16/2008$29,500Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$3,358
Assessment$204,200
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Estimated monthly rent$1,373/mo
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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
    "Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
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    "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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    "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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3942 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 976 sqft single-family home built in 1935. 3942 E 27th St is located in Douglas Acres, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 3942 E 27th St was last sold on Jul 30, 2009 for $107,500. The current Trulia Estimate for 3942 E 27th St is $214,700.