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

4016 E 27th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,096 sqft

$222,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$222,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,096 sqft

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1958

Living Area

1,096 sqft

Price/Sqft

$203

Parking

Garage

About this House

Updated 3 bedroom ranch home in established Northeast family friendly neighborhood. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout living room, dining room and bedrooms. First floor laundry hook-ups located close to Master Bedroom. Basement isn't considered finished on assessors page, but does have painted flooring making this a great game room or man cave. HUGE oversized 24x24 detached garage offers a work area and tons of room making this a perfect shop for home projects or the car enthusiast. Large fenced in yard with mature shade trees and patio area. Make this your next home sweet home and schedule a showing today!

4016 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,096 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1958. It last sold for $182,500 on Oct 8, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $222,600, with a rent estimate of $1,326/month.

Home Details for 4016 E 27th 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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958Year Updated: 1975
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price History for 4016 E 27th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/08/2021	$182,500	Sold	DMMLS #635621
Recording Date 10/08/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/23/2021	$189,900	Pending	DMMLS #635621

08/14/2021	$189,900	Listed For Sale	RE/MAX Central #635621

01/16/2012	$118,000	Sold	DMMLS #391563
Recording Date 01/16/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/14/2011	$120,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/05/2008	$119,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/05/2008 Contract Date 04/30/2008 County Transfer Tax $191 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,528
Assessment	$211,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4016 E 27th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4019 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.09	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. $205,700
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
4024 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $273,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,635 sqft
4020 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $227,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,030 sqft
4030 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
4100 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $280,400
4 bd
2 ba
1,737 sqft
4106 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $296,700
2 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
4110 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $266,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,552 sqft
4008 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $251,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,035 sqft
2608 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $232,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,123 sqft
2612 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
842 sqft
2600 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $155,800
2 bd
1 ba
748 sqft
3946 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,300
2 bd
2 ba
855 sqft
2603 E Madison Ave,
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
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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