Calling All Investors or those just looking to build some sweat equity and make it their own! Opportunity knocks w/ this home sitting on a 3/4-acre lot—private park-like retreat just waiting to shine again. Built in 1880, this diamond in the rough is packed w/ potential & ready for someone w/ vision & a willingness to roll up their sleeves. Main level features living room, large eat-in kitchen, 3/4 bath, & a bonus room. Upstairs: 4 bdrms & full bath w/ separate tub & shower. The basement provides laundry, mechanicals, & storage space. Enjoy the outdoors from the front deck or back patio, or take advantage of the det. 3-car garage/shop, additional 1-car garage, & a storage shed—perfect for vehicles, hobbies, or projects. New roof & siding in 2024. Please note: mechanicals are at the end of their life. Windows need updating. Be sure to review the seller disclosure for more details.
Sold for $165,000
$165,000
3250 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
4beds
1,689sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.75 Acres Lot
$164,900 Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$1,733 Estimated rent
Home value
$164,900
$157,000 - $175,000
$1,733/mo
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Private park-like retreatBack patioBonus roomFront deckLarge eat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Michelle Polder 515-306-0724,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Alvarado Vazquez, Carmen
EXP Realty, LLC
Rocio Hermosillo
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724281
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,689
- Total interior livable area: 1,689 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 272
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06001516000000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $165,000$98/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724281 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Pending sale | $165,000$98/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724281 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2025 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$98/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724281 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000+16.7%$104/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724281 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2019 | Sold | $150,000-6.3%$89/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #570799 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2019 | Pending sale | $160,000$95/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines #570799 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $160,000$95/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #570799 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,964 +2.2% | $226,000 +8.8% |
| 2024 | $3,880 -0.3% | $207,700 |
| 2023 | $3,892 +0.8% | $207,700 +19.4% |
| 2022 | $3,860 +3% | $174,000 |
| 2021 | $3,746 -3.6% | $174,000 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $3,886 +6.4% | $158,700 |
| 2019 | $3,652 +1% | $158,700 +16.8% |
| 2018 | $3,616 | $135,900 |
| 2017 | $3,616 +10.3% | $135,900 +9.2% |
| 2016 | $3,278 | $124,400 |
| 2015 | $3,278 +15% | $124,400 +11.8% |
| 2014 | $2,850 | $111,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $111,300 +0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $110,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $110,500 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $117,900 +0.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $116,800 -2% |
| 2008 | -- | $119,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $119,200 +13.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $105,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $105,200 +9.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $96,180 +23.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $77,960 |
| 2001 | -- | $77,960 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Douglas Acres
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Garton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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