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

3946 E 23rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
2 Baths
978 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

$236,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 10, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,573/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$236,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 10, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,573/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

978 sqft

(on 0.40 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Description

4 BR, 1.5 bath with nearly 1500 sq.ft. of finish. Property has an attached garage, along with a heated 2 car detached garage. Property is sold as-is. Visit - HUDHomestore website for all information, HUD cas #161-237925

3946 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 978 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1969. It last sold for $157,742 on Dec 9, 2010. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $236,800, with a rent estimate of $1,326/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 3946 E 23rd 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: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1969
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Price History for 3946 E 23rd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/24/2011	$116,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

02/17/2011	$116,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/09/2010	$157,742	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/09/2010 Contract Date 11/16/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/03/2008	$134,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/03/2008 Contract Date 06/20/2008 County Transfer Tax $214 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/01/1998	$99,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/01/1998 Contract Date 04/28/1998 County Transfer Tax $159 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	$3,990
Assessment	$237,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3946 E 23rd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4019 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$190,000	09/17/25	3	2	1,104

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $256,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,401 sqft
4000 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $244,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,369 sqft
4004 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
FEB 13, 2026
$240,000
5 bd
2 ba
1,640 sqft
4010 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Agency Iowa
OFF MARKET
Est. $235,300
3 bd
2 ba
950 sqft
4016 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $231,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,050 sqft
4020 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $255,500
2 ba
1,050 sqft
4026 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $278,800
4 bd
3 ba
2,200 sqft
3947 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $232,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,208 sqft
2300 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $275,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,672 sqft
4009 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $248,800
2 ba
1,063 sqft
4015 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $249,800
4 bd
2 ba
1,050 sqft
4019 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $224,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,033 sqft
4025 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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

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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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