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

4140 E 29th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

2 Beds
1 Bath
2,064 sqft (on 0.91 acres)

$226,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

$226,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

2,064 sqft

(on 0.91 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This single-family home is located at 4140 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA. 4140 E 29th St is in the Douglas Acres neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 2,064 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.91 acres and was built in 1948.

4140 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,064 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1948. It last sold for $98,200 on Nov 24, 2004. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $226,500, with a rent estimate of $1,669/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 4140 E 29th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 1
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other, Wood, Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948Year Updated: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.91 acres

Price History for 4140 E 29th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/24/2004	$98,200	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/24/2004 Contract Date 11/18/2004 County Transfer Tax $157 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	$3,470
Assessment	$207,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4140 E 29th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056
3919 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$300,000	10/14/25	4	1	1,596
4019 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$190,000	09/17/25	3	2	1,104
3838 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,480

Home facts updated by county records

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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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