4138 E  27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
OCT 17, 2025

4138 E 27th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,102 sqft

$206,900

Last Sold: Oct 17, 2025
4% over list $200K
$188/sqft

$206,900

Last Sold: Oct 17, 2025
4% over list $200K
$188/sqft
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,102 sqft

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Local Information

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Description

PRICED TO SELL FAST! Move-in ready 4-bedroom home on great NE Side of Des Moines Location! This home features a large eat-in kitchen with a family room on the main level. There's also an updated bathroom and 2 bedrooms on the main level. Upstairs in the finished attic space is 2 additional bedrooms. Downstairs is a full basement with tons of room for storage and opportunity to finish for additional living space. There's updated vinyl windows throughout. Outside is a large 2-car detached garage and a large fenced in yard perfect for pets. All you need to do is move-in. Come and see Today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 17, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$188/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 4138 E 27th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1102 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Fully FencedFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 25

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06001646002000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,900Price Per Sqft: $188/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Aug 27 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1102 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8232.84 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 723218Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 250-6655Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06001646002000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Collin Coy, (515) 250-6655
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with: Shauna Sturdivant, (515) 770-6328, The American Real Estate Co.
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#723218

Price History for 4138 E 27th St

DatePriceEventSource
10/17/2025$206,900Sold
DMMLS #723218
08/27/2025$199,900PendingDMMLS #723218
08/22/2025$199,900PriceChange
DMMLS #723218
08/15/2025$209,900PriceChange
DMMLS #723218
08/09/2025$219,900PriceChange
DMMLS #723218
08/01/2025$229,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #723218
07/02/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
06/22/2024$1,650PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
06/18/2024$1,695PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
06/14/2024$1,750Listed For RentZillow Rentals
05/20/2015$123,000Sold
DMMLS #449490
02/27/2015$125,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/02/2010$124,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/13/2010$124,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/24/2007$90,000Sold
DMMLS #305995
04/05/2005$102,500Sold
N/A
03/15/2004$86,478Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,046
Assessment$172,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4138 E 27th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.30
Single-Family Home
$244,900
02/13/26
4
1
980
0.06
Single-Family Home
$165,000
10/13/25
2
1
768
0.14
Single-Family Home
$198,000
06/16/25
2
1
800
0.19
Single-Family Home
$255,000
03/18/26
4
2
1,040
0.22
Single-Family Home
$270,000
11/13/25
4
2
950
0.19
Single-Family Home
$205,000
09/18/25
3
2
1,114
0.26
Single-Family Home
$195,000
07/23/25
2
1
777
0.45
Single-Family Home
$239,000
11/24/25
3
1
1,282
0.32
Single-Family Home
$277,000
11/10/25
5
2
1,040

Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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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

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Sbrandybear
    "Quiet, friendly neighbors, well lit and maintained. Close to shopping. Roads well maintained. Community pride."
  • Melissa
    "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."
  • Jhagins84
    "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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4138 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,102 sqft single-family home built in 1962. 4138 E 27th St is located in Douglas Acres, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 4138 E 27th St was last sold on Oct 17, 2025 for $206,900 (4% higher than the asking price of $199,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 4138 E 27th St is $207,900.