821 Douglas Ave

Off Market

821 Douglas Ave

Des Moines IA 50313

1396 sq. ft.

10395 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $216,500

Hannah Reysack, last sold this property on 24 April 2026 after 39 days on market.

Overview

Charming and full of character, this 3-bedroom bungalow on the northwest side of Des Moines sits on a corner lot and offers nearly 1,400 square feet of living space on the main level. Hardwood floors, fresh paint, and timeless architectural details, including arched doorways and generously sized rooms, create a warm and inviting feel throughout. The spacious enclosed front porch adds additional living space and enhances the home’s classic charm. You’ll love the location, just walking distance to the shops, restaurants, and charm of the historic Highland Park neighborhood. The bright basement offers excellent flexibility for storage, hobbies, or future finishing. Outside, you’ll find a fully fenced yard and a 2-car detached garage. The roof is only a few years old. Move-in ready with a comfortable layout and classic appeal, this home is ready for its next chapter.

Features

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 carspaces

2 garage spaces

1396 sq. ft. floor area

10395 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Des Moines over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 821 Douglas Ave is $219.5k.

Median value

$219.5k

Estimated value range

$22.3k - $450k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Des Moines. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 821 Douglas Ave

2026

Sold

$216,500

24 Apr 2026 by Hannah Reysack, of Caliber Realty

2016

Sold

$125,500

27 May 2016 by DeAnn Lee, of RE/MAX Real Estate Group

Happy sellers in Des Moines

96%

96% of sellers in Des Moines reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Des Moines

In the last 12 months, 90 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 821 Douglas Ave, have been sold.

This represents a 25% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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