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

4143 E 27th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Douglas Acres

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,008 sqft

$195,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,334/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$195,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,334/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,008 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 4143 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

1879

Living Area

1,008 sqft

Price/Sqft

$194

Parking

Garage

About this House

Move-in ready Great 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, 1008 sq ft bungaloranch style home with lots of perks Spacious master bedroom with ensuite, full bath, and walk-in closet, 2 additional nice size bedrooms with 2nd full bath area, open concept kitchen and family room area, luxury vinyl, fresh paint, and newer carpet. Completely fenced yard, oversized 2 car heated garage has 8 ft garage door. Schedule your showing today

4143 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home in Douglas Acres, built in 1879. It last sold for $129,000 on Nov 29, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $195,900, with a rent estimate of $1,476/month.

Home Details for 4143 E 27th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1879Year Updated: 2017
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9934 sqft

Price History for 4143 E 27th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/29/2018	$129,000	Sold	DMMLS #569879
Recording Date 11/29/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/09/2018	$135,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,900 (-4%)
09/22/2018	$139,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/18/2015	$108,000	Sold	DMMLS #503879
Recording Date 12/18/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/09/2015	$114,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/19/2009	$54,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

12/10/2009	$54,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-8%)
10/20/2009	$59,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/28/2002	$63,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/28/2002 Contract Date 01/18/2002 County Transfer Tax $101 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	$2,998
Assessment	$181,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4143 E 27th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4215 NE 28th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$125,000	11/19/25	3	1	1,056

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.

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OFF MARKET
Est. $219,900
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,012 sqft
4141 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,000
3 bd
1 ba
872 sqft
4137 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,900
4 bd
1 ba
1,069 sqft
4125 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $244,700
4 bd
2 ba
1,825 sqft
4117 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $217,600
3 bd
2 ba
855 sqft
4119 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $262,900
3 bd
3 ba
1,277 sqft
4103 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,500
2 bd
1 ba
940 sqft
2707 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,000
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
2727 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,300
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
2719 E Aurora Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $240,300
5 bd
1.5 ba
1,900 sqft
4136 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
OCT 17, 2025
$206,900
4 bd
1 ba
1,102 sqft
4138 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Douglas Acres

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Buy: $15k - $385k

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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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