Are yards well-kept in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

638 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,318 sqft

$216,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,450/mo*

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$216,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,450/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,318 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

A place to come and relax at the end of a stressful day. Walk inside and enjoy this home. It has a spacious master bedroom, eat in kitchen, dining room and comfortable living room. The basement is a great get away with a family room, work-out area, shop and 3/4 bath. Outside there is a large deck for entertaining while enjoying a peaceful fenced backyard.

638 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,318 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1936. It last sold for $104,500 on Sep 30, 2008. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $216,400, with a rent estimate of $1,683/month.

Home Highlights

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Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 638 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
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: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1936Year Updated: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8058 sqft

Price History for 638 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/30/2008	$104,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/30/2008 Contract Date 09/25/2008 County Transfer Tax $167 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/28/2008	$114,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

02/26/2008	$114,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$2,730
Assessment	$175,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 638 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3830 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$124,500	10/27/25	4	2	1,201

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $144,900
2 bd
1 ba
693 sqft
632 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,600
3 bd
1 ba
888 sqft
3813 N Union St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $258,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,907 sqft
701 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $223,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,388 sqft
711 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $177,900
2 bd
1 ba
824 sqft
721 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,700
4 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
717 E Madison Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50313
OFF MARKET
Est. $216,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,699 sqft
704 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $170,900
2 bd
1 ba
870 sqft
706 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,100
2 bd
1 ba
818 sqft
710 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $188,400
2 bd
2 ba
846 sqft
716 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,100
2 bd
1 ba
896 sqft
718 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $207,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,281 sqft
3812 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
81 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say car is needed
71 % Say it's dog friendly
69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
60 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say there's holiday spirit
49 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there's wildlife
33 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Resident
3y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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4y ago
"I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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Jill B.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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Tracy
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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Rekanovicfatima
Resident
8y ago
"It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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Jeff A.
Resident
8y ago
"the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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Susan W.
Resident
8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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