3909 Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
2 bd 1 ba 1,170 sqft Built 1952 Lot 7,971 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$117,000
Aug 23, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | Price changed | $199,999 | DesMoines |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Listed | $205,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Price changed | $209,900 | DesMoines |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Price changed | $214,900 | DesMoines |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Listed | $219,900 | DesMoines |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Sold | $117,000 | MLS #656546 |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Listed | $117,000 | MLS #656546 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,400 | $49,000 | $197,400 | $3,456 |
| 2023 | $128,600 | $43,600 | $172,200 | $3,018 |
| 2022 | $103,800 | $36,500 | $140,300 | $2,992 |
| 2021 | $103,800 | $36,500 | $140,300 | $3,048 |
| 2020 | $99,300 | $34,700 | $134,000 | $3,158 |
| 2019 | $99,300 | $34,700 | $134,000 | $2,936 |
| 2018 | $90,300 | $30,700 | $121,000 | $2,898 |
| 2017 | $90,300 | $30,700 | $121,000 | $2,568 |
| 2016 | $80,000 | $26,700 | $106,700 | $2,494 |
| 2015 | $80,000 | $26,700 | $106,700 | $2,418 |
| 2014 | $77,700 | $25,300 | $103,000 | $2,250 |
| 2013 | $77,700 | $25,300 | $103,000 | $2,182 |
| 2012 | $78,200 | $25,300 | $103,500 | $2,112 |
| 2011 | $78,200 | $25,300 | $103,500 | $2,002 |
| 2010 | $78,800 | $26,000 | $104,800 | $1,982 |
| 2009 | $78,800 | $26,000 | $104,800 | $1,930 |
| 2008 | $81,200 | $26,800 | $108,000 | $1,930 |
| 2007 | $81,200 | $26,800 | $108,000 | $1,716 |
Property facts
Year built
1952
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,170 sqft
Lot size
7,971 sqft
ZIP code
50310
City
Des Moines
Street
Douglas Ave
Coordinates
41.62978, -93.67026
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$702
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3909 Douglas Ave last sell?
3909 Douglas Ave most recently sold on Aug 23, 2022 for $117,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3909 Douglas Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 3909 Douglas Ave (year 2025) is $197,400 with $3,456 in property tax.
How does 3909 Douglas Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 68.7% above the last sale price of $117,000.
When was 3909 Douglas Ave built?
3909 Douglas Ave was built in 1952.
How does 3909 Douglas Ave compare to others on Douglas Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Douglas Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Douglas Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 3909 Douglas Ave?
3909 Douglas Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,170 sqft, 7,971 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3909 Douglas Ave a flip candidate?
No — 3909 Douglas Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3909 Douglas Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 3909 Douglas Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-4.7%
Implied 1-yr
-18.6%
2026 Q3
$173.4K
2026 Q4
$173.4K
ZIP 50310 — Median Price History + Forecast
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