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

816 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,470 sqft

$198,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,348/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$198,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,348/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,470 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 816 E Douglas Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1939

Living Area

1,470 sqft

Price/Sqft

$135

Parking

Garage

About this House

Check out this lovely 3 bed, 2 bath home that has been remodeled to your liking. You will like the whole second level finished with your own bathroom, walk-in closets and plenty of space to enjoy. There are also bedrooms and a bathroom on the main with an ALL NEW kitchen! Schedule your showing soon!

816 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,470 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1939. It last sold for $156,900 on Jun 17, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $198,600, with a rent estimate of $1,594/month.

Home Details for 816 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1939Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8232 sqft

Price History for 816 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/17/2020	$156,900	Sold	DMMLS #601633
Recording Date 06/17/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/17/2020	$156,900	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

05/12/2020	$156,900	Pending	Agent Provided

05/06/2020	$156,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,000 (-2%)
04/17/2020	$159,900	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

03/31/2020	$159,900	Pending	Agent Provided

03/20/2020	$159,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/17/2019	$81,020	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/17/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/24/2019	$110,207	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $70 (-0%)
07/23/2019	$110,277	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $32 (0%)
07/22/2019	$110,245	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $22 (0%)
07/17/2019	$110,223	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $11 (0%)
07/15/2019	$110,212	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $24 (0%)
07/11/2019	$110,188	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $131 (0%)
07/06/2019	$110,057	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,462 (-1%)
06/29/2019	$111,519	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $699 (1%)
06/26/2019	$110,820	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $53 (0%)
06/24/2019	$110,767	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $110,767 (0%)
06/22/2019	$0	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/21/1998	$66,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/21/1998 Contract Date 05/14/1998 County Transfer Tax $106 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	$3,554
Assessment	$201,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 816 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $157,800
2 bd
1 ba
836 sqft
814 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $198,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,505 sqft
810 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,646 sqft
806 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,600
2 bd
2 ba
790 sqft
3801 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $114,400
2 bd
1 ba
769 sqft
3805 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,100
3 bd
2 ba
971 sqft
3809 E 8th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $190,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,020 sqft
820 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $190,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,139 sqft
3812 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $227,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,320 sqft
3818 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,404 sqft
3820 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,432 sqft
3822 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,000
2 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
3826 E 9th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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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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Trulia User
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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.
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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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