$299,900

4714 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA 50310

$3,561
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,872 sqft
0.5 acres
$160 / sqft
House

Property details

About 4714 Douglas Ave

Looking for an acreage in the city? Timeless charm and character meet city living in this beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Beaverdale home. Walk in to flex space as well as a bedroom on the main level, beautiful hardwood floors with original wood trim throughout. Formal dining room and newly updated kitchen as well. Upstairs you'll find 3 good sized bedrooms, each with it's own walk in closet as well as an updated hall bathroom. Basement is unfinished, but clean and dry with 2nd full bathroom. Outdoor living space is the star of the show with a deck wrapping an above ground pool, a patio with firepit and HUGE fully fenced backyard. This home includes 2 parcels, giving you .89 acres, right in the middle of the city as well as brand new roof and siding! Schedule a showing with your favorite Realtor today!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,872 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.459 Acres
Year built1922
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #716936
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Exterior: Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $299,900
  • Price/SqFt: $160
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,230
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Head East on Douglas, home is on the right side of the street next to the fire station between 47th and 48th.
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,872 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.459 Acres
  • MLS Number: 716936
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Cellar Door Realty
  • Office Phone: (515) 447-7813
  • Listing Agent: Nikki Snyder

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 23, 2015
Home Sold
$136,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$230,300$4,230
2021$193,200$4,230
2020$172,000$4,230
2019$172,000$3,796
2018$151,400$3,796
2017$151,400$3,538

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Moore Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

3716 50th St

2

Hills Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

2401 56th St

3

Samuelson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

3929 Bel Aire Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,143. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

9%
<35k
69%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

39%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A
  • QdobaQdoba
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Active RockActive Rock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 4714 Douglas Ave

The listing price of 4714 Douglas Ave property is $299,900.

The property 4714 Douglas Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Active Listing: 4714 Douglas Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 4714 Douglas Ave are: Moore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Samuelson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Urbandale Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Urbandale High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,230 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 23, 2015 for $136,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 4714 Douglas Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 4714 Douglas Ave is 1,872 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 4714 Douglas Ave is 1922.

This home is located at 4714 Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Beaverdale neighborhood. This 1,872 square foot home, which was built in 1922, sits on a 0.46 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $299,900.

While more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 42 listings sold at asking price, and more than 124 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 6.3% between February and March 2025. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 47 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,179.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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