Welcome to 3921 Douglas Ave, a beautiful gem on a double lot with so much history. This home was built in 1926 has 5 bedrooms, the original hardwood flooring, and an endless supply of character. The first floor has an open floor plan with a formal dining room, a cozy living room with wood burning fireplace, the large kitchen combines the original charm with modern appliances and amenities. There are additional sitting areas, this home has 2 bedrooms on the main level and 3 on the second level along with a bathroom on each floor. The extra lot to the east will be included with the purchase.
For sale
$255,000
3921 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
5beds
2,656sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
0.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomOriginal hardwood flooringAdditional sitting areasOpen floor planEndless supply of characterBathroom on each floorDouble lot
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Listed by:
Spenser Johnson 515-314-4777,
Boutique Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747254
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,656
- Total interior livable area: 2,656 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 61 x 251
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10012761000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $96/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $286,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,564
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $255,000+11490.9%$96/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #746623 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2026 | Sold | $2,200-99%$1/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2020 | Sold | $214,900$81/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #601635 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2020 | Pending sale | $214,900$81/sqft |
Source: Realty ONE Group Impact #601635 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2020 | Price change | $214,900-4.4%$81/sqft |
Source: Realty ONE Group Impact #601635 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $224,900+12.5%$85/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2016 | Listing removed | $199,999$75/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2016 | Listed for sale | $199,999+207.7%$75/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2016 | Sold | $65,000-13.2%$24/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #514872 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2016 | Pending sale | $74,900$28/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #514872 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2016 | Listed for sale | $74,900$28/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #514872 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,134 +2.1% | $286,000 +11.8% |
| 2024 | $5,030 +3.6% | $255,700 |
| 2023 | $4,854 +0.7% | $255,700 +24.1% |
| 2022 | $4,818 -0.7% | $206,000 |
| 2021 | $4,854 -3.7% | $206,000 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $5,042 +6.5% | $194,500 |
| 2019 | $4,736 +26.2% | $194,500 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $3,754 | $176,200 +24.9% |
| 2017 | $3,754 -6.3% | $141,100 -7.2% |
| 2016 | $4,006 | $152,000 |
| 2015 | $4,006 +13.2% | $152,000 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $3,540 | $147,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $147,200 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $148,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $148,300 -1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $150,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $150,800 -3% |
| 2008 | -- | $155,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $155,400 +11% |
| 2006 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $140,000 +12% |
| 2003 | -- | $125,050 +11.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $112,510 |
| 2001 | -- | $112,510 |
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Neighborhood: Lower Beaver
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Samuelson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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