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3932 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50317

3beds
2baths
988sqft
$264,900
$268price/sqft
$1,986/moest. monthly cost
$79,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

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.

Getting Around

30
WalkingCar-Dependent
35
TransitSome Transit
32
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
2/10
Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.7 mi
3/10
East High SchoolGrades 9-124.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1962

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Split Level
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Crawl Space,Daylight,Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Dining Area
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Laminate,Vinyl
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Gas,Vented
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 266

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 988
  • Total interior livable area: 988 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 06000849032000

Features

  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Open,Patio
  • Exterior features: Patio
  • Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

  • Lot size: 9,975 sqft
  • Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 75 x 133

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
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
Heat Wave
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,339$16,068
Home Insurance *$196$2,352
Property Taxes $330$3,960
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,986$23,832
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$68,091/yr
40% on housing$59,580/yr
45% on housing$52,960/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.2%
12.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.3%
-2.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$268This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50317$125
Polk County$193

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50317$197
Polk County$213

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

DateEventPrice
2026-08-16Price change$254,900
2026-07-09Listed for sale$264,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentAaron Ackerlund
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty GDM

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