Meticulously maintained split-level home offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an attached 2-car garage. Pride of ownership is evident throughout, with thoughtful maintenance and updates that make this home truly move-in ready. The main level features hardwood flooring, a welcoming living room with a beautiful brick accent wall and direct-vent gas fireplace, plus an eat-in kitchen with abundant oak cabinetry and included appliances. Three bedrooms and an updated full bathroom complete the upper level. The finished lower level provides additional living space perfect for a second family room, recreation area, home office, or hobby space, along with a ¾ bath and convenient laundry area. Step outside to enjoy the spacious covered patio overlooking the fully chain-link fenced backyard—ideal for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or everyday enjoyment. The oversized attached 2-car garage offers plenty of room for vehicles, storage, and projects. Additional features include vinyl siding, central air, natural gas forced-air heating, daylight basement windows, and a concrete driveway. Conveniently located with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, schools, and major commuter routes.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/16)
$254,900
3932 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
988sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
9,975 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Direct-vent gas fireplaceBeautiful brick accent wallIncluded appliancesDaylight basement windowsConvenient laundry areaHardwood flooringFully chain-link fenced backyard
- 55 days
- 447
- 21
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Aaron Ackerlund 515-334-4900,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744846
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space,Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 988
- Total interior livable area: 988 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 266
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 9,975 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 133
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06000849032000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $212,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,734
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Price change | $254,900-3.8%$258/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #744846 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $264,900$268/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #744846 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,308 -1.8% | $212,700 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $3,368 -1% | $188,700 |
| 2023 | $3,402 +0.8% | $188,700 +23.2% |
| 2022 | $3,374 +1.1% | $153,200 |
| 2021 | $3,336 -3.6% | $153,200 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $3,460 +10% | $142,300 |
| 2019 | $3,146 +1.2% | $142,300 +13.3% |
| 2018 | $3,110 | $125,600 |
| 2017 | $3,110 +9.2% | $125,600 +7.5% |
| 2016 | $2,848 | $116,800 |
| 2015 | $2,848 +6% | $116,800 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $2,686 | $113,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $113,800 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,900 -6.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $122,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $122,300 +2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $118,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $118,800 +2.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $116,400 +12.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $103,720 +0.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $103,420 |
| 2001 | -- | $103,420 |
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Neighborhood: Sheridan Gardens
Nearby schools
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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