4220 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50317
About This Home
Excellent opportunity for investors or buyers seeking value-add potential. Property offers a functional layout with solid fundamentals and room for updates to maximize equity. Convenient location near employment centers, shopping, and major roadways. Ideal for renovation, rental, or resale. The property features a covered patio, ADA Bathroom with zero entry shower, huge laundry room for more than 1 washer & dryer, and an oversized 2 car attached garage and a large fenced in yard. Step inside and see all the potential.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 6
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile
- Finished area below ground: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,806
- Total interior livable area: 4,806 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars,Low Threshold Shower,Accessible Doors
Details
- Parcel number: 06000772000000
- Zoning: R1-60
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Lot size: 0.69 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 75 x 400
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,135 | $37,620 |
| Home Insurance * | $459 | $5,508 |
| Property Taxes | $811 | $9,732 |
| Electricity | $358 | $4,302 |
| Total | $4,763 | $57,156 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Price change | $687,000 |
| 2026-01-15 | Listed for sale | $699,900 |
View on Zillow