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 3946 E 27th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3946 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $156,800 .

What is the price history for 3946 E 27th St?

3946 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $87,000 in April 2018.

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 3946 E 27th St?

The lot at 3946 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,447 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$156,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
748 sqft

3946 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

Est. Refi. Payment $1,086/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 20, 2018 for $87,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$157K

Since last month

$400 (-0.3%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.8%)

Since last sale

$70K (+80.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +121% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$157K
August 2026	$157K
July 2026	$158K
June 2026	$157K
May 2026	$157K
April 2026	$156K
March 2026	$155K
February 2026	$151K
January 2026	$153K
2025
December 2025	$149K
November 2025	$154K
October 2025	$154K
September 2025	$155K
August 2025	$156K
July 2025	$157K
June 2025	$156K
May 2025	$156K
April 2025	$155K
March 2025	$153K
February 2025	$150K
January 2025	$151K
2024
December 2024	$151K
November 2024	$153K
October 2024	$152K
September 2024	$152K
August 2024	$147K
July 2024	$147K
June 2024	$149K
May 2024	$152K
April 2024	$153K
March 2024	$151K
February 2024	$148K
January 2024	$147K
2023
December 2023	$147K
November 2023	$147K
October 2023	$148K
September 2023	$148K
August 2023	$149K
July 2023	$150K
June 2023	$149K
May 2023	$146K
April 2023	$142K
March 2023	$137K
February 2023	$127K
January 2023	$122K
2022
December 2022	$123K
November 2022	$124K
October 2022	$128K
September 2022	$129K
August 2022	$129K
July 2022	$130K
June 2022	$130K
May 2022	$129K
April 2022	$123K
March 2022	$121K
February 2022	$121K
January 2022	$120K
2021
December 2021	$120K
November 2021	$122K
October 2021	$122K
September 2021	$123K
August 2021	$124K
July 2021	$125K
June 2021	$120K
May 2021	$111K
April 2021	$103K
March 2021	$101K
February 2021	$100K
January 2021	$97K
2020
December 2020	$96K
November 2020	$96K
October 2020	$96K
September 2020	$95K
August 2020	$94K
July 2020	$94K
June 2020	$93K
May 2020	$93K
April 2020	$92K
March 2020	$92K
February 2020	$91K
January 2020	$92K
2019
December 2019	$91K
November 2019	$91K
October 2019	$91K
September 2019	$91K
August 2019	$91K
July 2019	$90K
June 2019	$91K
May 2019	$90K
April 2019	$90K
March 2019	$90K
February 2019	$90K
January 2019	$89K
2018
December 2018	$89K
November 2018	$88K
October 2018	$89K
September 2018	$88K
August 2018	$89K
July 2018	$88K
June 2018	$88K
May 2018	$88K
April 2018	$87K
March 2018	$67K
February 2018	$67K
January 2018	$66K
2017
December 2017	$68K
November 2017	$57K
October 2017	$68K
September 2017	$71K
August 2017	$69K
July 2017	$66K
June 2017	$66K
May 2017	$65K
April 2017	$66K
March 2017	$64K
February 2017	$66K
January 2017	$69K
2016
December 2016	$70K
November 2016	$70K
October 2016	$72K
September 2016	$71K

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
2600 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$255,100	Studio	-	842	Off Market
2612 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$233,900	3	1	1,123	Off Market
2608 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$252,200	3	1	1,035	Off Market
4008 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$266,600	3	2	1,552	Off Market
4016 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$223,600	3	1	1,096	Off Market
4024 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$206,500	3	1	988	Off Market
2603 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$214,900	2	2	855	Off Market
3944 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$215,200	3	1	876	Off Market
2615 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$204,500	3	2	964	Off Market
2607 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$217,200	3	1	948	Off Market
3942 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$220,100	2	3	976	Off Market
3941 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$225,000	2	2	876	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3946 E 27th 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

1912

Living Area

748 sqft

Price/Sqft

$210

About this House

Fully remodeled 2 bedroom 1 bath, ready to call home! New water heater 2017, New water lines 2017, Central Air 2018, Furnace 2018, Refinished hardwood floors, New kitchen floor, backsplash, Newer interior paint though the home. Plenty storage room in basement. Come see it today!

3946 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 748 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1912. It last sold for $87,000 on Apr 20, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $156,800, with a rent estimate of $1,005/month.

Home Details for 3946 E 27th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 2017
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 20, 2018 Source: DMMLS #554070	Sold	$87,000
Feb 24, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$95,000 Price decreased by 5%
Jan 30, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$99,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jan 27, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$103,500
Nov 28, 2017 Source: DMMLS #549779	Sold	$56,950
Oct 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$56,950
Aug 16, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$57,193
Jul 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Feb 28, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$85,500
Feb 26, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$85,500
Feb 20, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$69,500
Mar 29, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$67,500
Sep 1, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$44,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,856	$117,700

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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Buy: $190k - $395k

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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 3946 E 27th St

What is 3946 E 27th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3946 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $156,800.
What is the price history for 3946 E 27th St?
3946 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $87,000 in April 2018.
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 3946 E 27th St?
The lot at 3946 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,447 sq ft).